Published Nov 23, 2016

Sekou Andrews on Becoming a Master Speaker and Wowing Your Audience with Lewis Howes

Sekou Andrews, a trailblazer in spoken word poetry and inspirational speaking, shares his transformative journey from teacher to poet, offering profound insights into personal growth, mastery in public speaking, and the pursuit of greatness through gratitude and empathy, in conversation with Lewis Howes.
Episode Highlights
The School of Greatness logo

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

  • Passion

    Sekou Andrews transformed his passion for poetry into a successful career, a journey that inspires many who dream of turning their interests into professions. He proudly identifies as a full-time poet, a rare achievement shared by few, including his peers like Prince EA and NQ. Andrews reflects on his decision to leave behind more lucrative industries like hip hop and acting to pioneer poetry into a viable career path.

    I always joke how I left. When I stopped pursuing hip hop and acting, I stopped pursuing multibillion dollar industries to pursue like a multi hundred dollar.

    ---

    His story encourages others to explore opportunities within their passions, regardless of the niche size 1 2.

       

    Innovation

    Andrews innovated the concept of "poetic voice," a seamless blend of spoken word poetry and inspirational speaking, which captivates audiences by blurring the lines between storytelling and performance. This approach keeps listeners engaged, as they are unsure of what to expect next, making each presentation a unique experience.

    Poetic voice is basically the seamless blend of inspirational speaking and spoken word poetry.

    ---

    His keynote, "DIY Innovation," emphasizes that true innovation begins with oneself, encouraging individuals to "Tom Hanks and big yourself," a playful nod to self-empowerment and creativity 3 4 5.

Related Episodes