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 - some which feel like home, others feel strange and unknown, yet each of them purposeful and deeply connected to a vision of building power for communities most impacted by violence. I am an artist, coach and resource mobilizer with almost 15 years of experience in social movements, 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, 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, queer, working class, people of color and other intersecting identities. In addition to leadership coaching, I offer coaching for fundraisers/development staff, early stage donor cultivation and coaching to individuals with access to wealth who wish to transform their approach to giving and invest back 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
I am currently the development director and a producer at Comfrey Films and 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. We offer DJ services, music production, composition and sound design to artists, organizations and businesses in need of music for projects and/or events. As a Black trans creative from Hyattsville, MD--also from a mixed race family with Southern and working class roots—I come to the work with many cross-cultural perspectives, with my ancestors gently guiding me toward more of a life with dignity, connection and community power. I hope to connect with you along the way.
Much love,
Wazi
Photos by Terrence Richmond. Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.