Bluz is a Emmy Award winning poet, 3 time National Poetry Slam champion, playwright, host curator, husband, and father.

Lakhiyia (nø pronouns)—whose name means “HOME” in Haitian Creole and isiXhosa—is known as the spoken word consultant who invites us to remember who we are, Self-Heal all fragmented parts HOME to ourselves, and reclaim y/our creative power. As Founder+CEO of HOMEplxce Retreats & Consulting, Lakhiyia stewards the Inner Child Healing Sanctuary here in Charlotte.

Rich is a new addition to the Charlotte storytellers. He is recently retired after a successful sales and marketing career in the printing industry. Rich always enjoys a tall tale or a great story, and the many nuances that are involved in either. He was an active Toastmaster for many years... Rich is active in the Blue Grass Music community, and is passionate about music of all kinds. He is married to his lovely wife Gale, and is blessed to have his daughters Julia and Rachel in town. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, and chasing around his three grand kids (as much as possible). He will also tell you and many others how happy and grateful he is to be a part of the Charlotte Storytellers

Emmanuel Ross is a music educator, conductor, and creative with a passion for bringing people together through the arts. A longtime member of Charlotte Storytellers. Whether he's conducting an ensemble, organizing an event, or finding himself in the middle of a good story, Emmanuel believes the best moments in life are the ones we get to share with others. He's excited to help bring Playlist: Live! to life!tion goes here

LaShawn is a storyteller facilitator, career and business coach, and intentional space holder who believes in the power of stories to bring people together. With a background in engineering and public speaking, she creates meaningful spaces for connection, reflection, and personal growth through structured play. LaShawn believes our stories connect the dots between our past and future, the people we meet, and who we are becoming. She brings clarity, care, and curiosity to everything she does, encouraging others to embrace their stories and the connections they create.