Steve Arledge aka “Phoenix Da P.O.E.T” (People Outwardly Expressing Themselves) is a Kansas City native, author, spoken word artist, and Founder & CEO of the Gyan Healing Center, a nonprofit advancing healing and community through the foundational principles of Hip Hop and holistic practices. His work explores the intersection of identity, culture, healing, and history, challenging audiences to rethink the stories that shape their lives. He believes creation isn't something we possess. It's something we cooperate with. Planting stories. Cultivating culture.