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Robin Ess      

Spoken Word Artist, Visual & Performing Artist, Community Activist & Columnist

Public Speaker, Author, Columnist, Spoken Word Artist, Poet, Painter, & Community Activist are all hats that Robin Ess wears well. This engaging motivational speaker is a survivor of domestic violence and child abuse. She understands that mental health is wealth.

Her book, "Secrets on a Hill in Chocowinity, NC", tells her life tale, showing a direct correlation between family dysfunction and generational trauma. Rather than shy away from uncomfortable topics and causes, Ess champions the underdog by standing with and for victims and survivors by being the epitome of healing by example. Ess uses poetry to express herself and as a form of mental release.

Ess is a columnist at the Carolina Call Newspaper (Raleigh, NC.) Her column, Black Birdseye View, shares information meant to uplift, inspire and motivate. Ess is a writer who understands that when there are no words, paint. Her emotions are on countless canvases purchased throughout the US.

Speech Topics


Secrets on a Hill in Chocowinity, NC

Ess discusses her book, "Secrets on a Hill in Chocowinity, NC" From skeletons in closets to secrets brushed under the rug to surviving child molestation and domestic violence. Ess emphasizes a healing journey.

Mental Health is Wealth

Ess tells the tale of being born into a dysfunction that left her PTSD, anxiety, depression, and teetering on the edge. She discusses the child within and leads by example by healing by example.

Poetic Musing

Ess performs a full set of spoken word poetry aimed to reach listeners in a way that causes self-reflection.

Don’t Sleep on Yourself

Ess speaks on the correlation between Creativity and Courage.

Don’t Sleep on Yourself

Ess shines the light on “being your own canvas" and determining the scenes in your life. She touches on being your "own" biggest fan, taking yourself seriously enough to own your flaws, and recognizing that you are the common denominator. Ess touches on accountability and identifying negative patterns so you can change them.

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