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 have had many passions and played many roles in the work—yet no matter the role or how I experience life, I have always been guided by my belief in Creation and a strong will to pour more love and resources into the world. I am an artist, coach and gentle warrior who mobilizes ideas and resources through a conceptual, creative, and collaborative approach. With almost 15 years of experience in social movements, non-profit sector and philanthropy (and a lifetime as an artist), I have helped shape the world through money, music and leadership management. 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 wealthy individuals, and donor advising support for those who wish to invest their wealth back into artists, 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
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 unique perspectives and utilize divergent thinking to process and build ideas into meaningful projects. I hope to connect with you soon.
Much love,
Wazi
Photos by Terrence Richmond. Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.