Poet / Rapper / Singer

raegansealy.com 20 P R E S S K I T 20 P O E T / R A P P E R / S I N G E R about S H O R T B I O Raegan Sealy is an English poet, singer, rapper, teaching artist and coach, based in NYC. Her official Ted Talk (or TED rap, actually) was released on ted.com in 2019. Raegan has performed around the world, on stages alongside Ice T, Shane Koyczan, Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Garner, Shantell Martin, Casey Neistat, Kevin Eubanks, Mandy Harvey, Judah & The Lion and more. She has written for authors, football teams, TED Speakers and non-profits, and is in equal parts a coach, educator, advocate and artist. As a consultant and coach, Raegan has worked with Kate Spade, the Fulbright Commission, TED, TED Ed and more, and dozens of CEOs, executives and students on a private basis. An expert in transformation and bringing out the best in her clients, Raegan is a captivating workshop facilitator, event host/MC, speaker and performer. offerings Using rap, poetry and performance as her mediums, W O R K S H O P S Raegan creates bespoke experiences for young and P E R F O R M A N C E S old alike to learn how to use their voices to their fullest potential. In a school setting, this might mean C O M M I S S I O N S learning about the poetry of rap lyrics, writing C O A C H I N G creative pieces and devising performances. In a corporate setting, these techniques can be used K E Y N O T E S to combat communication issues, build leadership skills, practice in-the-moment decision making, S C H O O L S increase trust within teams and foster a positive, creative company culture. C O L L E G E S Private or group coaching helps presenters hone their U N I V E R S I T I E S pitches and public speaking practices, perfect their scripts or decks and ‘slay that stage’! C O R P O R A T E C O N F E R E N C E S pedagogy C R E A T I V E A C A D E M I C How to Create Collaboratively The Poetry of Rap Leadership in a Creative Democracy Rap as Strict Form Poetry Freestyling/Improvisation Rhyme Schemes in Poetry vs Lyrics Creative Communication Skills Social and Political Readings of Music, The Power of Storytelling Lyrics and Music Videos Performance vs. Rehearsal Music and Lyrics in Social Justice How to Rehearse a Team Writing as a Therapeutic/Community Reading Between the Lines Practice Vulnerability in Bravado The History of Community Poetry and How to Deal When it All Goes Wrong Performance W R I T I N G P E R F O R M A N C E Writing Your Pitch/Presentation/Piece Body and Vocal Warm-ups Writing your Purpose Breathing Techniques Creative Writing/Poetry Projection/Resonance Packaging your USP/Message Stage Presence Impact Storytelling Dealing with Nerves Meaningful Branding Speech Rate/Pacing Building Narrative Arcs Dynamics Copy Editing/Reduction/Focus Rhythm Working with a Five minute Slot / Memorization Elevator Pitches Practice and Feedback P R I V A T E A N D G R O U P C O A C H I N G previous clients A P R I L 2 0 1 9 Raegan Sealy presents a daring account of trauma and healing as she waxes poetic on the power of rap. Through lyrical music, she confronts privilege, violence, race and the discomfort of borrowing from a culture that is not her own, while discovering a community that is. This talk was presented at an official TED event. J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 Directed by Pulkit Datta and filmed in New York’s famous Central Park, Energy is Raegan’s first single release and is available on all major streaming platforms. O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8 Raegan was commissioned in 2018 to write a rap for No Barriers. Raegan performed at the Opening Ceremony on The Intrepid in NYC, and later at Central Park Summer Stage opening for Ice T, Judah & The Lion and Mandy Harvey. Raegan also facilitated three workshops for conference attendees over the weekend. S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 In 2017 Raegan, along with her project Sound Board NYC, was selected to be part of the TNP Academy; an incubation tank for though leaders with world-changing ideas and young projects. Raegan performed at several TNP events around the USA, alongside Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Garner, Shantell Martin, Casey Neistat, Kevin Eubanks and many more. S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 In 2017, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation featured Raegan and her co-founder Ali Comerford, on a film-feature for their project Channel Kindness. J U L Y 2 0 1 7 Philadelphia Soul Owner, Cosmo DeNicola, commissioned Raegan in 2017 to write a rap song about what it really means to be a ‘champion’, after his team won the championships. The piece was performed at the half-time show at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to 10,000 people. Raegan also opened the game with the Star Spangled Banner. A P R I L 2 0 1 7 Raegan opened for Shane Koyczan at the Concert Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) at his sold out show in 2017. She also filmed an interview which you can watch here. M A R C H 2 0 1 7 Raegan was Kate Spade's featrured artist for International Women's Day 2017, and gave an exclusive performance and Q&A at the Kate Spade HQ in NYC. In 2019 Raegan was invited by the Kate Spade Foundation to make a grant proposal for her project Sound Board NYC. The proposal is pending. M A R C H 2 0 1 6 Raegan was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to complete her MFA at The New School in 2015. In 2016, US-UK Fulbright Commissioner Jennifer Diamond charged Raegan with the task of creating a spoken word piece to be performed at the inaugural US-UK Fulbright Alumni Reception in New York City, closing a panel event with Michael Bloomberg and Dr Richard Haass. F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6 In 2016, Tiffany Dufu commissioned Raegan to write a poem in the spirit of her new book, Drop The Ball. The poem was performed at public and private book launches with Tiffany and a video was created by Unlikely Media. in the press C L I C K T O V I E W F U L L P R E S S testimony "Raegan Sealy is a brilliant and dynamic coach who instills confidence and poise in every speaker she works with!" - Katrina Conanan-Riel, TED Residency Program Manager "Raegan's artistry is uniquely specific and universal. She is the voice of a new generation with a sage soul." - Tiffany Dufu, Author "I have seen likely thousands of performers across my decades-long career, and few have stood out to me as Ms. Sealy’s performance." - Dick Cavett, Host of The Dick Cavett Show "Raegan Sealy has taken her own talents as an amazing vocalist and musician to help others learn to express their feelings through music, poetry and rap in her innovative program, Sound Board. At The Guidance Center of Westchester, many of the adults, young adults, and teens enrolled in our programs have mental health or substance use issues. Sound Board has helped our program participants to uncover the trauma and pain in their lives and release their emotions through a creative medium. Sound Board has made a real difference in helping our program participants to move forward along their path to recovery and wellness." - Amy Gelles, CEO, The Guidance Center of Westchester say hello F O R B O O K I N G I N Q U I R I E S [email protected] W W W . R A E G A N S E A L Y . C O M.

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