Episode 8: Natasha Ria El-Scari

Natasha Ria El-Scari is a writer, Cave Canem fellow, and educator for over a decade. Her poetry, academic papers, and personal essays have been published in anthologies, literary, online journals and even as decor in a restaurant in London. She has opened for and introduced many great writers, singers and activists, and has been featured at a host of universities and venues nationwide. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Natasha has a BA from Jackson State University and a MA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Natasha’s Black Feminist approach is reflected in her writing, poetry and performance pieces. She is the author of  Screaming Times (Spartan Press), The Only Other (Main Street Rag) and Mama Sutra: Love and Lovemaking Advice to My Son! She has 3 spoken word CDs, and one DVD. Natasha brings the fire! She is a mother of two awesome children And when she isn’t ghostwriting or managing social media for small businesses she owns and runs the El-Scari Harvey Art Gallery, Black Space Black Art and her Airbnb. Once asked in an interview what makes her unique she replied, “…most people lie to themselves, but I like to reveal myself.” For details and booking: www.natasharia.com