She is a writer, performer, dreamer, and modern-day griot. She believes the arts aren’t just entertainment—they’re a revolutionary tool. Whether she is on stage delivering spoken word poem or designing experiences rooted in healing and truth-telling, her mission is simple: help people gather themselves through the power of story so that they can use their gifts for good and leave a mark in ink.

She is deeply inspired by Theatre of the Oppressed techniques and the idea that art should disrupt, awaken, and invite action. To her, creativity is not a luxury—it’s a survival skill. It’s how we process, protest, and plant new seeds for the future. She creates spaces, on and off the stage, where people can name their truths, shift narratives, and reclaim power.

She has performed everywhere from churches to conferences, from classrooms to open mics in India. But at the heart of it all? She is just someone who believes in the magic of words and the medicine of gathering.

Who is she? She is Crystal L. Williams, modern day griot and sharer of inspiration.