SPOKN Truths: The making of a Motivator
Meet Tiffany Staley, known to many as SPOKN—a dynamic force in the realm of motivational speaking and a testimony to the power of transformation. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Tiffany has captured hearts and minds with her compelling journey from hardship to heroism. A published author and poet, she has turned her trials into triumph, engaging audiences from the halls of Castle High School to the prestigious stages of the Wolstein Center. Tiffany's unwavering commitment to her community and her work with at-risk youth is profound, proving that personal change can indeed spark collective empowerment. Emerging from the crucible of her own challenges, including a past that once confined her within prison walls, Tiffany chose a path of renewal over return. She embraced faith and the cathartic flow of writing to redefine her life, leading her to protect and serve as a police officer, and to discover boxing as a means of discipline and release. Honored on Cleveland's WKYC 3 News for her remarkable story of overcoming adversity, SPOKN has become a beacon of hope—an embodiment of resilience who now lends her voice to inspire and guide others towards breaking their barriers and achieving their very best.
Verses OF Truth
From poet to story writer, to published author, Tiffany.
Staley a.k.a. Spokn Is a motivational speaker who has.
Inspired many people of all ages. Raised in Cleveland,
Ohio, she understands the value of giving back and Is.
dedicated to working with others in her community.
Spokn has mentored youth at Castle High School in
Cleveland, In the boxing arena, and in the local church.
Due to her powerful message, and how well the staff
and youth received It, The Circleville Juvenile
Correctional Facility has invited her to speak to teens at
their Youth Summit on several occasions. Spokn has
gained the attention of many local agencies and has.
spoken at other Ohio Department of Youth Services
facilities, as well as the Wolstein Center in downtown
Cleveland.
As a child, Spokn faced many struggles, which eventually led to her spending three years In
prison. When she was finally released, she had to decide whether to return to her old lifestyle or
break away and try to better her situation. Fortunately, she chose the latter, and with her decision.
to improve and reinvent herself, she severed ties with her old circle of acquaintances.
To get through the difficult transition of leaving one life behind to begin a new one, she leaned on
her faith and began to pray and read the Bible. Writing and poetry also become outlets for her.
During this process of transformation, she chose to use her energy to help others through youth.
advocacy and coaching. She became a police officer to protect, serve, and give back to her.
community, and took up boxing as an exercise to release built-up physical tension.
Spokn found solace in amateur boxing as it not only helped her exchange the residual negative.
energy within for something more meaningful, but it also provided her with a sense of purpose.
and a source of motivation. It educated her on the importance of focus, self-control, and
discipline, both within the ring and in everyday life.
Spokn has participated in multiple contests as an amateur boxer, such as the Arnold Classic and
the Ohio State Fair. Her dedication to this newfound passion ultimately led her to become a two-
time Cleveland Golden Gloves Champion, and even a bronze medalist in the Women's National
Golden Gloves Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Tiffany was highlighted on Cleveland's WKYC 3 News for a segment called "Turning the Tides." The
story showcased how Spokn overcame various hardships in her life, and gained hope through Boxing.
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