Y.A
POET. LYRICIST. WRITER. ACTIVIST.
International Slam Champion, Performance Poet, Spoken Word Artist and Writer.
Y.A is a mental health advocate, youth participation campaigner and women’s rights activist.
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Y.A's commissions include leading brands like Snap Inc, Red Bull, Dove and many more.
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Y.A is one of the most sought after poets on the spoken word scene.
Part of the FLO Poet Collective as mentored by Natalie "Floacist" Stewart.
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Ambassador for ending gender-based violence against women. Budding author, artist, and song-writer, Workshop facilitator and mentor.
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Y.A challenges some of the most common misconceptions of poets, women and mothers, all whilst continuing to represent South Asian female creatives in the UK.
Listed as one of the Top 5 South Asian Female poets to look out for in 2023.
Photo credit @drlenses
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Y.A features in Episode 3, Series 2 of Sky Arts BAFTA Award winning Life & Rhymes as hosted by Benjamin Zephaniah. Clients include Dove, Red Bull UK, SNAP inc, TBI media and more.
Clients
Y.A work works with clients from leading brands on campaigns, commissions, personalised pieces and carefully curated spoken word performances.
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Yasmin consults with clients to establish a brief then works to exceed it.
Yasmin works on youth lead projects, campaigns and with charities and organisations
Yasmin was a pleasure to work with; always punctual, brings a nice vibe to a chaotic set! On this occasion we asked our talent to get creative and work on a poem with us and they certainly bought it to life. Yasmin offered her creative stance and helped us get to a great outcome, pleasing our clients.
George Ward
Ogilvy
One of Yasmin's notable strengths is her ability to understand briefs and work to them with creativity and flair. She possesses a unique talent for taking a concept or idea and transforming it into something truly remarkable. Her creative thinking and innovative approach bring a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes, leaving a lasting impression.
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Natalie Duvall
Red Bull Culture Manager
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"Y.A is an electrical, educational practitioner, spoken word artist and international slam champion. She loves the word play. She is the best. The end"
The Floacist