Hey there, I’m Wazi Maret. I’m a leadership coach, resource mobilizer and artist working and living in Brooklyn, NY.
Throughout my life, I’ve learned how to live and move between worlds—each of them purposeful and deeply connected to a vision of building power for the communities I come from and those most impacted by violence. I am an artist, coach, and resource mobilizer with almost 15 years of experience in social movements, the non-profit sector, and philanthropy (plus a lifetime as an artist). I have played many roles in social justice movements over the years, including organizer, fundraiser, cultural worker, artist, facilitator, and now coach to support individuals, groups, and organizations working to empower and liberate communities.
I offer coaching support to individuals of all backgrounds, and I have a commitment to uplifting people in my own community of Black, trans, disabled, queer, working class, people of color, and other intersecting identities. In addition to leadership coaching, I offer coaching for fundraisers/development staff and coaching to individuals with access to wealth who wish to transform their approach to giving with a commitment to personal transformation and investment into social justice movements and liberation work globally.
“Then came the day when I looked into a mirror and saw ten thousand faces; in that moment I understood that my body not only holds a multitude of stories but that I also exist in many places and many times at once.”
- yung pueblo
Photos by Khalidah Carrington
Within my creative practice, I am exploring how we heal and build power through storytelling, music and film. I am currently the development director and a producer at Comfrey Films— in 2018, I co-founded a music and creative production house, Tender Bois Club, where I continue my work in multi-media storytelling and social impact through music. My people are Southern, working class, Black, disabled, queer, trans, artists, and many more who keep me accountable and committed to this work. As ancestors guide me toward a life of dignity, deep connection, and community power, I hope to cross paths with you along the way.