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A story is a seed. A voice is the rain.

ESWP-TAPN2U exists because every person carries a story worth speaking — and because the act of speaking, with care and intention, can begin to heal both the speaker and the world they enter.

Our story

Born from the belief that every voice can heal.

Empowerment Thru Spoken Word Poetry — TAPN2U was founded on a simple conviction: that creative expression is not a luxury, but a pathway. When people are invited to speak from the heart, in a room held with care, what emerges is often the very thing they have been carrying alone.

From that conviction, ESWP grew into a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity — connecting spoken word poetry, workshops, performances, and community programs with healing, mental wellness, cultural awareness, and peace.

We serve youth, adults, artists, and community members — especially those navigating hardship, mental health challenges, rare-disease experiences, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. We meet people where they are, and we hold the space for them to speak.

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Mission & Vision

What we believe. What we are building toward.

Mission

To empower individuals and communities through spoken word poetry and creative expression — fostering healing, self-belief, personal growth, mental wellness, cultural awareness, and community peace.

Vision

A world where individuals are encouraged to speak, heal, create, and grow through the power of words — where pain becomes purpose, silence becomes voice, and personal experience becomes collective understanding.

Core values

Seven principles guiding every gathering.

Empowerment

Helping individuals recognize and use the power of their own voices.

Healing

Creating safe spaces for emotional reflection, release, growth, and recovery.

Creativity

Using poetry, storytelling, and the arts as tools for transformation.

Community

Building connection, compassion, and shared understanding across diverse groups.

Peace

Encouraging inner peace, community peace, and positive action.

Inclusion

Welcoming diverse voices, stories, cultures, and lived experiences.

Service

Using creative gifts and community programs to uplift, support, and inspire others.

Leadership

The voice behind the movement.

Dr. Anita Caprice Powell — founder of the TAPN2U Movement and ESWP, smiling warmly in a red blouse Msc.D. · Author · Educator · Advocate

Dr. Anita Caprice Powell

Founder · TAPN2U Movement

Dr. Anita is an author, spoken word poet, speaker, educator, advocate, and community leader whose work centers on self-awareness, inner peace, emotional healing, and empowerment through creative expression.

Through the TAPN2U Movement and ESWP, she supports programs and initiatives that encourage individuals to tap into their inner voice, purpose, creativity, and capacity for healing. Her work bridges artistic expression with mental wellness, cultural awareness, philanthropy, and community service.

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Equity & access

Non-discrimination policy.

Recognized affiliations

The communities we walk alongside.

We are honored to be in relationship with these national and international organizations.

Affiliation United Nations DESA
Member · 2023 National Scleroderma Foundation
Awareness Partner Sjögren's Foundation
Certified Consultant US Institute of Diplomacy & Human Rights
What now?

Your voice is welcome here.

Whether you come to listen, to write, to perform, or to give — every form of presence helps the circle grow.

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