Bring Poem & Purpose to Your Event
Every room is different. Every conversation has a purpose.
Whether you need to open minds, deepen a conversation or give people space to reflect, Poem & Purpose can be shaped around your audience and the experience you want to create.
Services
POEM & PURPOSE - THE EVENT EXPERIENCE
Don't just add a speaker. Weave purpose through the whole event.
Ashley works with you before the event to understand its themes, speakers and intended outcomes, then creates bespoke poetic and conversational moments that can be woven throughout the day.
Opening poetry. Creative intervals. Speaker reflections. Curated conversations. Closing perspective.
All connected by one central question:
What do you want people to leave thinking about?
Ideal for:
Conferences · Summits · Leadership Days · Cultural Events · Organisation Wide Gatherings
Your audience leaves with:
An event that feels connected, considered and memorable — rather than a series of separate sessions.
CURATED CONVERSATIONS
More than hosting. Conversations designed to go somewhere.
From panels and fireside conversations to interviews and live discussions, Ashley brings thoughtful questions, natural energy and poetic insight to draw out the stories and perspectives that matter.
Perfect for:
Panels · Fireside Chats · Leadership Conversations · Q&As · Live Events
Your audience leaves with:
A deeper understanding of the people, ideas and experiences behind the conversation.
PURPOSEFUL WORKSHOPS
Create the space for people to find their own perspective.
Interactive sessions combining storytelling, conversation, reflection and creative exercises to help people explore their voice, experiences and ideas.
Themes can include finding your voice, storytelling, leadership, creativity, confidence and perspective.
Perfect for:
Teams · Leaders · Creatives · Young People · Community Groups
Your audience leaves with:
Greater clarity, stronger connection and something meaningful to take back into their work or life.
POETRY WITH PURPOSE
A powerful way to open, close or shift the energy of a room.
Original spoken word created around the themes and purpose of your event. Bringing emotion, humanity and a different perspective to the conversation.
Perfect for:
Conferences · Away Days · Leadership Events · Celebrations · Community Events
Your audience leaves with:
A memorable moment that connects the theme of your event to something they can feel, not just hear.
Testimonials
“Ashley delivered a powerful session that wove together storytelling, spoken word and moments of reflection. It created a unique experience for our audience that was thought-provoking, personal and stayed with you beyond the session.”
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DNAD
“Ashley’s hosting brought a brilliant energy to the event, but the real stand-out was his ability to create poetry live, in the moment. It was unexpected, completely unique and gave our audience something they won’t forget.”
“Ashley’s live poetry and hosting captured the audience and brought something genuinely fresh to our schedule. His ability to blend conversation, creativity and spoken word created moments that really connected with the audience.”
British Music Embassy - SXSW