Angela D. Barnes, M.Ed.
Poet. Speaker. Podcaster. Voice.
Welcome
I am Angela D. Barnes — Indianapolis poet, spoken word artist, educator, and podcaster. My words flow from a place of deep purpose: to encourage, to reflect, and to celebrate the beauty woven into everyday life. Whether I am reading at a church pulpit, in a classroom, or in your earbuds, I bring my whole voice to every moment.
How We Can Work Together
🎤 Speaking
Inspiring keynotes and spoken word performances that weave poetry into a message of encouragement, faith, and resilience.
🎙️ Voiceover
A warm, expressive voice for your project — commercials, narration, audiobooks, and more. Let Angela’s voice tell your story.
✍️ Commission a Poem
A custom poem written just for you or your organization — for celebrations, memorials, campaigns, or any moment worth marking.
⛪ Church & Community Readings
Angela brings spoken word poetry to worship services, revivals, and community gatherings — especially within Black church communities — with spirit and grace.
📚 Teaching & Workshops
Poetry workshops, including Paddles & Poetry — creative, accessible experiences that awaken the poet within.
🎧 Podcasting
Tune in to She Flows Black and Angela’s Poetic Lens and Voice — where poetry meets the power of a spoken voice.
Listen to Angela
She Flows Black
Angela’s video podcast celebrates Black women’s voices, stories, and power through poetry and conversation.
Angela’s Poetic Lens and Voice
Hear Angela read her original poems — intimate, expressive, and straight from the poet’s heart.
Tiger Out of the Cage
A collection of poems that sees the world with grace, wonder, and a poet’s sensitive lens.
Ready to Connect?
Whether you want to book Angela for your event, commission a poem, or simply say hello, she would love to hear from you.
Angela D. Barnes, M. Ed. 