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Angela C. N. Kenyon is a life-long poet, writer, and producer.

After a near-fatal car accident in 2022, Angela began a healing journey focused on medical research, naturopathic remedies, and deep self-reflection. All while trying to recover from a severe neck injury, chronic pain, and brain damage.

Angela’s latest work—her poetry collection, nonfiction book, and collaboration with Vanessa McNeal— are all focused on themes of healing. The concept of rebirth after healing leans heavily on nature imagery and phoenix mythology.

Her first set of poems. The Healing Collection, can be found under the “My Poetry,” tab where you can read her poetry and listen to her read each one.

She shares her personal story of recovery and wellness practices in EMPOWERED, a book about the power of creativity and its relationship to self-love and resilience. Excerpts can be found under the “My Book,” tab in the heading menu.

REWIRED Live is a series of events that provides an opportunity for people in the audience to experience practical advice from certified life coach, Vanessa McNeal, who uses her masters in social work with specialty in trauma-informed care to help audience members address blocks or tough questions. Click the link to learn more.

For all three projects, Angela uses her voice as an authentic storyteller to share personal experiences while also providing accessible tools for growth. She emphasizes that our inner Self is a guide waiting to help us identify our values, help us align with our purpose, and ultimately manifest our dreams.

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  • Influenced by her years attending the Iowa Writer’s Workshop, Angela’s portfolio includes poetry, short stories, and nonfiction work.

    As a young woman, Angela formed White Lion Productions, a company where she served as creative director for large shows in the Raleigh, North Carolina area like Night of Dreams. During this period she was lead choreographer for multiple theatrical productions and children’s workshops at Raleigh Little Theatre, while also producing nightclub shows where her modern dance & hip hop fusion company performed original work. Angela’s talents extended to fashion shows for well known brand, Harley Davidson. Angela began print and runway modeling through Marilyn’s Model & Talent Agency and then took on a role as a regional marketing director for promotional events featuring brands like Jose Cuervo, Joe Boxer, and Schick Razors. Angela continued to write poetry, performing live at poetry jams. Her spoken word song, Place and Time, included in a compilation album, Ghetto Prince Productions: Puttin It Down For Your Town, was received well in Europe.

    Refocusing on motherhood and providing for a young family, Angela began a new life in the Midwest in 2006. She earned her JD from Drake University Law School in 2010, and built a career in Iowa as a government relations attorney where she worked on complex policy solutions for public and private interests. Initially working on legislative issues for state government, she served as Staff Attorney for the Iowa Secretary of State. There she was Project Manager of the new Mechanics’ Notice & Lien Registry, making Iowa the second state in the country to convert subcontractor notices and liens to online database system in response to the 2008 financial crisis. She was promoted to Legal Counsel for the Iowa Secretary of State, then transitioned to the private sector where she worked on a variety of issues for multi-million dollar corporate clients. In 2017, Angela left corporate work to start her own business where she focused on social policy issues like human trafficking prevention and water quality.

    Angela began working creatively again after being introduced to a Hollywood film group associated with Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival. In 2019, Angela produced Breakthroughs, a fashion show and commentary. The work celebrated iconic historical achievements of African American women in film and featured original designs by Linda Rowe Thomas. The show included thoughtful in-person commentary from Michelle Ebanks, President and CEO of Essence Communications, the nation’s leading media and communications company dedicated to African American women, including Essence magazine. Following the success of Breakthroughs, Angela developed a television concept honoring the life of opera legend, Delcina Stevenson. This series is in pre-production at Gaumont International Television’s Los Angeles studio.

  • Live Mental Health & Nervous System Coaching: Click here to learn more about Rewired Live

    Come prepared with a tough questions and be ready to be coached—Live! Gain clarity and inspiration from guided nervous system practices and live coaching from Vanessa McNeal, a trauma-informed life coach who can help you experience a breakthrough in real time.