Khalilah H. Purnell delivers powerful talks and interactive workshops that inspire transformation, healing, and resilience. Whether in schools, correctional facilities, or community spaces, her sessions are designed to spark conversation, encourage self-reflection, and give participants the tools to see beyond their present circumstances.

Each presentation is tailored to the audience, blending storytelling, creativity, and real-world strategies that leave a lasting impact

School Programs (Elementary – College)

• Interactive Assembly

Inspiring, engaging experience including storytelling, spoken word, empowerment messaging,

and student connection moments.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

• Writing & Creative Workshop

Hands-on guidance helping students unlock voice, identity, and emotional expression through

writing and storytelling.

Duration: 60–90 minutes

• Author Talk + Q&A

A heartfelt conversation and guided discussion on resilience, creativity, purpose, and finding

your voice.

Duration: 30–45 minutes

• Keynote Experience

A powerful motivational keynote designed for school programs, assemblies, special events,

women’s groups, SEL programs, and cultural programs.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

• Panel Participation

Supportive, thoughtful voice for student forums, wellness discussions, culture conversations, and

educational panels.

Duration: 60–75 minutes

• Creative Wellness Experience

Paint & Reflect - “Creating Your Emotional Tapestry”

A beautiful blend of emotional healing and creative expression.

Perfect for girls’ groups, grief groups, SEL programs, mental wellness, or empowerment

initiatives.

Duration: 60–90 minutes

 

 Correctional Facility Programs (Jails & Prisons)

Programs designed for:
• Rehabilitation
• Healing
• Emotional expression
• Literacy
• Restoring dignity
• Hope
• Personal accountability
• Empowerment

Youth & Adult Facilities Welcome

• Interactive Assembly: “From Pain to Purpose”

Stories • Spoken Word • Healing Conversations • Q&A
Focus: Resilience • Identity • Self-worth • Rewriting your story

Duration: 45–60 min

• Writing & Healing Workshop: “Healing Through Words”

Therapeutic creative writing, guided prompts, safe reflection, voice building.

Duration: 60–90 min

• Book Discussion Session + Q&A

Participants read selected work in advance (facility / donors may supply books)

Duration: 60 min

• Keynote: “Redemption, Resilience & Rewriting Your Story”

Deeply intentional, compassionate, powerful.

Duration: 45–60 min

• Multi-Session Series Program

Perfect for long-term impact, mentoring, emotional development & education.

Includes:
Guided writing • Group talks • Healing circles • Identity work

5-Session Series

Community Events & Conferences

• Faith & Resilience → How spirituality and self-belief sustain us through trials.

• Community Healing Through Art & Advocacy → Using creativity to address violence, injustice, and trauma.

• Paint Night: Healing on Canvas → A guided paint session to express emotions, release pain, and reimagine hope.

• Workshops

🖋️ Workshop Styles

• Poetry & Reflection Circles

• Empowerment Journaling Sessions

• Storytelling for Change

• Vision Mapping Sessions

• Expressive Paint Night

  Book Khalilah

  For author visits, school workshops, correctional facility programs, or community events, Contact JOIN THE CRY PRESS: at bookingkhalilahpurnell@gmail.com