Karen L Richardson has been performing her unique brand of poetic tales for as long as she can remember. She is the co-editor of T-Dot Griots: An Anthology of Toronto's Black Storytellers and founding board member of the Festival of Literary Diversity. Karen work in broadcasting and communications includes five years on-air as "Nurse Karen" on Flow 93.5 FM's Soca Therapy radio progam, and freelance work in print, film and television production. Karen is a vocal advocate for equity and inclusion - especially when it comes to her kids.