what is pep talk poetry?
Life is tough and terrible sometimes. It’s made worse by the real and imagined distance between human beings.
I started writing real-talk/inspirational posts on Instagram as a way to cheer on myself and my community.
I have grown that into Pep Talk Poetry.
Pep Talk Poetry is me - listening to people say what’s on their minds and hearts and then dishing out a giant serving of real-talk, hope, and sometimes cuss words, because life is hard and messy and a little cuss-y.
People tell me about an area in their life where they feel uncertain, I listen, and I create a one-of-a-kind poem
for them right on the spot.
I use a manual typewriter, pen and paper, or sometimes an iPad and printer.
Regardless of the medium, people walk away with a reminder that hope and love win.
Pep talk poetry is all my favorite things - meeting people, connecting over real talk, writing, and hopefully leaving folks a smidge more inspired after our interaction.
I started writing real-talk/inspirational posts on Instagram as a way to cheer on myself and my community.
I have grown that into Pep Talk Poetry.
Pep Talk Poetry is me - listening to people say what’s on their minds and hearts and then dishing out a giant serving of real-talk, hope, and sometimes cuss words, because life is hard and messy and a little cuss-y.
People tell me about an area in their life where they feel uncertain, I listen, and I create a one-of-a-kind poem
for them right on the spot.
I use a manual typewriter, pen and paper, or sometimes an iPad and printer.
Regardless of the medium, people walk away with a reminder that hope and love win.
Pep talk poetry is all my favorite things - meeting people, connecting over real talk, writing, and hopefully leaving folks a smidge more inspired after our interaction.
THE POET
about EMILY
Emily Haines Lloyd has been a professional writer for over 20 years. She has given vibrant voice to brands like
Bell's, New Holland Brewing Co., Toast Hotel Group, Food Dance, Peace Jam, kara|daniel jewelry, and Yoga Aid.
Pep Talk Poetry is her passion project that takes her love of words, inspiration, and community
and combines them create individual anthems to uplift those around her.
Bell's, New Holland Brewing Co., Toast Hotel Group, Food Dance, Peace Jam, kara|daniel jewelry, and Yoga Aid.
Pep Talk Poetry is her passion project that takes her love of words, inspiration, and community
and combines them create individual anthems to uplift those around her.