Writer. Storyteller. Soul-Searcher. Safety-Seeker.
hey, hey, heyyyyyy. welcome. i'm adia. :)
I'm Adia (pronouns: she/her/free-spirit), a liberatory, multi-disciplinary scholar, creative and writer who explores and studies Black life, care, embodied safety, emotional equity, and maternal and child health...I'm also a storyteller with a knack for seeing and being seen,...a soul-searcher for life's wisdom and every beautiful mess in between,...and a safety-seeker in a world thriving off of tumult and precarity.
I often spend time sharing my own knowledge, opinion, research, and stories. and?
I'm here to help others do the same. Because let's be honest...research, storytelling, and writing is hard. And so many people think they can't or simply don't have the time (or knowledge + privilege) to do so. You mix this with life, history, technology, doubt, a lack of confidence, and a host of other things, and you have a recipe oven-baked for hindering the tellin' of a good story. There's...
✓ Deadlines
✓ Writing Anxiety
✓ Writer's Block
✓ Structure
✓ Genres
✓ Y(our) Audience
✓ Clarity
Then, there's...
✓ The use of AI
✓ Brainstorming
✓ Study Design
✓ Reporting Findings
✓ Flow
✓ Persuasion
✓ Emotional Resonance
✓ Decision Making
as a Black girl who started writing in her journals at age 10 and who blossomed into a woman who's written online and in classrooms, blogs, jobs, magazines, newsletters, and peer-reviewed academic journals, i've had to navigate all of these AND more. on top of refusing to flatten my identity, words, or colloquialisms at the behest of fitting somewhere not meant for me.
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it's simple. i work and write to see...and be seen. period.
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and no matter what you're working on, with the write person and the write way? you can, too.
(lol you see what I did there?)
for those with vision, but cannot see…
it's time to work with me
i help everyday people turn their work and stories into words that keep them whole and narratives that lose nothing...yet gain everything.
How I Work
Using a liberatory approach and drawing on Black feminist and womanist values, I offer collaborative and strategic research, storytelling, writing, and writing coaching services that emphasize authenticity and belonging while delivering voice, impact, creativity, and clarity.
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I believe closed mouths don’t get fed. So, I help everyday people and professionals write for what they want, staying close to their unique voice and story. With over 15 years of writing experience, Ph.D.-level training, and a whole lotta whimsy, I help clients create something their audience(s) will feel. My previous clients include bloggers and content creators, college and graduate students, community leaders, professors, public health leaders and organizations, small business owners, thought leaders, a United States Fulbright Scholar, and various working professionals.
In a world bustling with artificial intelligence and manufactured chaos, I rely on cultivating work and writing that is rooted in community, sincerity, and letting our hearts speak. I don’t just architect stories; I aid in revealing the truth(s) of the very people it serves and who shape them. If this lands where it needs to with you, then here’s how I work:
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Listen + Feel
I use initial conversations and meetings with clients to understand goals and audience(s) and witness diverse voices and stories, recognizing that everyone’s unique identity, culture, and language should and will impact y(our) research, writing process, and/or delivery.
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Collaborate + Shape
I maintain genuine, transparent, and empowering communication with clients through coaching, iterative drafting, strategizing, and feedback, making sure y(our) work and/or writing process has ease and remains true to your voice and desired story. Together, we bring ourselves to the table, co-create visible work that matters to you, and follow the truth and fun as we do.
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Trust + Deliver
I don’t make promises I won’t keep, nor do I write without the clients I work with trusting me. The foundation of my services and products is built on reciprocity, truth-telling, integrity, and accountability.
for the professionals
"About" Pages
Academic Writing
Creative Writing
Editing
Ghostwriting
Guest Blog Posts
Literature Review
Manuscript Editing
Op-Ed Writing
Personal Essays
Research Support
Science Communication
Speech Writing
Storytelling in Research
Strategic Storytelling Consulting
Writing Coaching
the proof is in the banana pudding ♡
Adia, you were very fast and thoughtful with my Fulbright application materials. I appreciate your creativity and your ability to tell my story, even given the strict requirements. You truly have a gift that no one can take away. Definitely will use your services for any of my writing needs! :)
- A 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar (Host Country: Sierra Leone)