Azure Antoinette is a CEO, commissioned poet, author, and advocate for millennials and arts education. Her performance poetry often examines the impact of social media on society. Antoinette has been recognized for her poetic contributions to the millennial generation, earning her the title "Maya Angelou of the millennial generation" by Forbes.

Antoinette leads The Aalchemik Collective as its founder and CEO, overseeing subdivisions like Aalchemik Apparel—a free-trade clothing brand with a focus on positive messaging—and Aalchemik Press, which publishes poetry and narrative literary works. Additionally, she manages EGAMI Collective, a platform supporting urban photography and street art. Her non-profit, STUDIO: alchemy, under The Aalchemik Collective, offers arts education to young millennials through collaboration with skilled teaching artists. Antoinette has been featured in Forbes' “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” issue, highlighting her efforts in "Women Helping Women."

Beyond her roles in poetry and the arts, Antoinette is also a TED speaker and a GRAMMY™ Considered recording artist. Recently, she made her acting debut in the popular television series "Grey’s Anatomy," portraying Irene Hayes in its 17th season. She has authored works including "BitterSweet," "Commissioned," and "Commissioned: the Back Story." Additionally, Azure Antoinette actively participates in patient advocacy as a spokesperson for Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the MoretoMS Campaign, drawing on her personal experience as a 13-year survivor of Multiple Sclerosis. Her storytelling strategies are developed through her parent firm, TELLER Ventures Ltd., where she collaborates with her team on various commissioned projects for notable organizations like the Girl Scouts of America, Johnson & Johnson, and the American Cancer Society. Antoinette continues to inspire and engage audiences, aligning with her mantra, “Do What You Love and Love What You Do.”

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