I first released this spoken word video in the winter of 2018 to promote my debut poetry book, Growing Wings. Creating it was a significant investment—I spent over $500 for just one minute of footage (and that’s not counting the wardrobe).
Looking back, I try not to regret that chapter of my journey. I poured my hard-earned money into supporting local artists and creatives, and while it was disheartening that some of them didn’t support my book when it launched, I’m grateful for the lessons it taught me.
The silver lining? Growing Wings became a bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories, and I discovered that true support often comes from unexpected places—like strangers on the internet or the loyal readers who continually buy my work. For that, I’m eternally grateful.
This video is a “remix” of To Whom It May Concern, featuring b-roll captured on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max. I edited all the clips myself using In Shot. I hope you enjoy this reimagined piece, created with love and gratitude.
What do you think—should I share more videos like this on Substack? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! If this resonated with you, don’t forget to re-stack this post to help it reach more people who might need it.
Thank you for being here and supporting my journey—it truly means the world to me.
— xo, jo
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