Tell Them Who I Am Without Saying My Name!
The Idea Of Letting My Words Inform Them Of Who I Am Without Any Identification Or Credentials/Status.
Last month’s showcase featured @onlysubstantial and @chriswebbspeaks .
Don’t miss this month’s showcase—where every note tells a story and every moment feels like home.
📍 RedLion Tattoo Gallery
🎟️ @onlysubstantial@redliontattoocleveland
TINY SHOP CONCERTS SERIES Ep.3
YouTube Link In Bio
#LiveMusic #TinyShopConcertSeries #RedLionGallery #MusicAndArt
Abiding by her life’s mantra, “just here to get better”, multidisciplinary creative, Substance, is dedicated to artistic mastery, self-development and spreading love. Anywhere between writing, performing poetry, acting, and handing out homestyle hugs Substance is determined to leave an impact wherever she may land. <3 You’ll witness an excerpt from her developing project “ Crushin’ ” which includes spoken word, sketch comedy and original music.
Check out Short Form on May 14-16th, 7PM.
I hope you know you are capable even at your lowest 🫂
Hey y’all,
I been deep in my baker’s ziplock (peep the bread in my last reel 🥹🥲) but THE SHOW(S) MUST GO ON! Here’s May’s show dates and a little bit of poetry tax.
- Trying my hand at Standup Comedy & Iprov at The Guantlet
- Inking my Sketch Writer pen at Con Tú Variety Show
- Performing an excerpt from Crushin’ at Short Form
All additional info and tickets are in the linktree in my biography. Join the Substantial Updates broadcast channel to stay in the loop.
SEE Y’ALL SOOOOOOOON 😊🫶🏾
📸🎥: @just.c.o.s via @literarycleveland ‘s Poetry Crawl ‘26
#justheretogetbetter
Well hello🫣
It’s been a little while but ya girl is getting back on stage (as a Poet). I’ll be gracing the mic at 2 events THIS WEEKEND and I’m so excited to see y’all there🥹
Saturday - 8pm - Lounges
Sunday - 8pm - Dunlap’s Corner Bar
#JustHereToGetBetter
“CHICAGO N*GGA: Plates, Lake and Face 🫶🏾”
Weapons been formed but ya girl is prospering 😛
…in a very “cliff hanger hanging from a cliff” sorta way.
Juss.. go listen to Mag!c by Ariel J, take some deep breaths and do not give up today.
(P.S. y’all do not be missing me nearly enough, fix dat.)
#JustHereToGetBetter
I never show my face on the grid anymore. I be on that story though 😅
I’ve grown accustomed to fleeting images and feelings alike.
24hrs to face it,
countdown to replace it
ain’t we all just hoping to make it
to tomorrow?
ANYWAY
📸: @the_sativa got us looking like scrapbook photos! This is black history in the present. Thank you for these! 🖤
🪮: @jniahd got my head looking like a map to a better life. This is my fav style from your gifted hands thus far (I feel that way each style). Thank you 🥹
🎶: @oprah_gucci got me tearing up from not feeling alone in this struggle with people and love as a bigger, darker body. Girl, people will look beauty in the face and never know her name cause they can only see the ugliness in themselves! I cannot get enough of you or this song, thank you🤞🏾
In the COMMENTS you can find
• a short excerpt from my poem “Revolutin”,
• a journal prompt about self-reflection
• a note to take with you after seeing this post 🫶🏾
I’m still #JustHereToGetBetter I hope y’all ain’t got that confused😊
29 years hunh, kid?! @onlysubstantial , I’ve been on this journey with you for a solid 29yrs+ and all I can say is that I’m so proud of you🥹. When you say “just here to get better” you really mean it and everyday you wake up and prove it. If you ever feel like an imposter in your title as Ms. Amazing, take a look at the company you keep and the community you’ve built. This year is a reminder that you love, nurture and push yourself enough that you are surrounded by people who love, nurture and push you just as much!
You did good, kid. Now keep going🫶🏾
@ ALL Y’ALL, your story is NOT over! Despite all the hiccups and pushback you are conquering EVERYday, EVERY moment, EVERY minute and it all counts. Give yourself grace and practice gratitude for all that got you here! I see you, I’m proud of you, I believe in you, I’m right here with you 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
#JustHereToGetBetter
I thank the power(s) that be, my parents, Cleveland School of the Arts, hip hop, myself and every one who took a chance on me
for the ways that poetry has made life worth living 🙏🏾
That being said, please put some respect on Substance’s name. MEECH! lived, grew, and died in order to become. I appreciate her for that, I respect her for that, I write for that, I perform for that, and I AM HERE for that!
#nationalpoetrymonth #JustHereToGetBetter
