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.

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