We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Pierre Goman a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Pierre , appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

The first time I knew I wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path was actually just last year. I had been released from a three-year bid in the Georgia State Penitentiary and was blessed to be working at a good company, however something felt like it was simply missing. Working a traditional 9-5 had taken its toll on my mental health, and I realized I needed to focus my attention after work on some form of artistry to release the creativity brewing within. I had helped my cousin Skyy Beatz a local Atlanta producer, with projects as far as ghost writing is concerned before I was arrested and incarcerated, however I never really pursued it seriously or anything like that. Well last year while living in Denver Colorado, I attended a Slam event at Mercury Cafe and made it to the finals my first time up. I actually thought I was just going to an open mic however I quickly realized I had to produce more poetry as I didn’t have anything memorized. It was in this moment I knew I had to start actually applying myself to my craft as a writer, poet, and speaker and since then have been doing so as much as possible,

Pierre , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got into the industry through my cousin Skyy Beatz. During our adolescence, I unfortunately drifted towards the street life while he stayed in the industry building a thriving career as a beat maker, engineer, and producer in the music industry. As time went on, I began helping with projects as a writer and quickly show cased an ability to help edit songs and make the sound smooth in the process. I am most proud of my recent poem “Who am I”, which is a cultural revelation and relevant insight into Haitian culture and assimilation with respect to American norms. One of the most profound and impactful truths about my writing as well as my brand is that my writing originated in the department of corrections, and I am dedicated towards creating a path for future victims of mass incarceration to be able to find ways to express themselves artistically if they so desire.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the experience I am blessed to share with the crowd while performing. In the moments when certain lyrics resonate it is truly an honor to see the lights in people’s eyes come alive. To be able to have such a profound effect is humbling because it makes me realize how important it is as a writer and creative to create responsibly.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My goal is to be able to aid and assist the youth to create more freely. There are so many young adults who have so much creative potential though sometimes misunderstood or never realized. I believe we need more programs as well as workshops and events to allow that creative energy to flourish. It is my mission to help provide that outlet and space.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.karmasutrahealing.com
• Instagram: karma_sutrahealing
• Facebook: Pierre Goman
• Linkedin: Pierre-Olivier Gademer
• Twitter: therealGOman
• Youtube: KarmaSutraHealing