Deepassionate1
Creator of Passion Filled Writers
Denice is an educator, poet (Deepassionate1), author, motivational speaker, Shapeup NYC fitness instructor (TriniGirl), and youth activist. Denice has published six books of poetry, two picture books, and an empowerment guide for girls. She has developed a resume for youth empowerment through her work as a literacy specialist at Passages Academy, a NYCDOE school serving court involved students.
Denice has always been committed to youth and community development. Her passion for supporting youth of color was reaffirmed when her own son was faced with the legal system. Being filled with the pain of having to experience her son’s arrest, and the daily reality of her current students, Denice tapped into her creative side and developed a proposal to prevent her son from receiving jail time. It was during this painful moment that Moms on a Mission was created. Today, Moms on a Mission has grown into a community outreach program that focuses on creating platforms that will allow individuals to mentor and support court involved youth.
“Turning pain into passion” has always been Denice’s mantra. She often uses this slogan when working with her students. Noticing how difficult it was for her students to be able to verbally express themselves, she turned to paper and a pen as an outlet for them. She knew it worked for her. Conducting Writer’s Notebook workshops, creative and self-expressive writing workshops, and poetry/spoken word events became the foundation of what she now calls Passion Filled Writers. This creative space has allowed her to encourage creative writing as a long-term artistic and healing practice for her students. It has even encouraged one of her students to forgive her mother and write a collection of published poetry about it.
The Women’s Edition of Passion Filled Writers was created when Denice realized that there were other women like her, who wanted to write in a safe space. Some of these women joined the group with hopes of performing their work, while others wanted to perform and publish their work. Denice meets each woman where she is and provides the needed support.
Passion Filled Writers is evolving; The Sis-stars edition will be launching on August 13th, 2016.
Denice’s work has recently extended into her own personal self-care journey. Being diagnosed with Prediabetes at the end of 2014, and having a history of Diabetes in her life, forced her to making a life changing commitment to eating better, exercising, and the Creation of TriniGirl Training.
Denice has always been committed to youth and community development. Her passion for supporting youth of color was reaffirmed when her own son was faced with the legal system. Being filled with the pain of having to experience her son’s arrest, and the daily reality of her current students, Denice tapped into her creative side and developed a proposal to prevent her son from receiving jail time. It was during this painful moment that Moms on a Mission was created. Today, Moms on a Mission has grown into a community outreach program that focuses on creating platforms that will allow individuals to mentor and support court involved youth.
“Turning pain into passion” has always been Denice’s mantra. She often uses this slogan when working with her students. Noticing how difficult it was for her students to be able to verbally express themselves, she turned to paper and a pen as an outlet for them. She knew it worked for her. Conducting Writer’s Notebook workshops, creative and self-expressive writing workshops, and poetry/spoken word events became the foundation of what she now calls Passion Filled Writers. This creative space has allowed her to encourage creative writing as a long-term artistic and healing practice for her students. It has even encouraged one of her students to forgive her mother and write a collection of published poetry about it.
The Women’s Edition of Passion Filled Writers was created when Denice realized that there were other women like her, who wanted to write in a safe space. Some of these women joined the group with hopes of performing their work, while others wanted to perform and publish their work. Denice meets each woman where she is and provides the needed support.
Passion Filled Writers is evolving; The Sis-stars edition will be launching on August 13th, 2016.
Denice’s work has recently extended into her own personal self-care journey. Being diagnosed with Prediabetes at the end of 2014, and having a history of Diabetes in her life, forced her to making a life changing commitment to eating better, exercising, and the Creation of TriniGirl Training.
Deepassionate1 Presents
The Sis-stars Edition
of Passion Filled Writers.
Launch date - Aug 13th
Heart Blisters - Denice Martin-Thompson
Order your copy today by clicking on the picture!