We recently had the chance to connect with Poet UB and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Poet , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
First I wash my face and brush my teeth… Then sit and meditate then pray. Get my outfit ready for the day. Get dressed, do my hair… Then depending on how I am with time, I make coffee and breakfast, but most times I make it to go.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Poet UB (Urban Butterflii), and I am a poet, writer, author and producer.
I creatively express truth through poetry. My work spans across all topics, often diving into the deeply personal such as love & heartbreak and sometimes taboo subjects that many shy away from—such as domestic violence, racism, and prejudice.
Each of my books is created with the intention of sparking conversation, encouraging healing, and helping others feel seen. My latest project, On My Sleeve, continues that mission by focusing on mental health awareness. This collection combines the power of affect labeling and poetry therapy, offering readers a unique way to connect and learning to identify their emotions, understand themselves more deeply, and find strength through words.
Through my poetry and creative work, I aim to not only share my truth but also create space for others to recognize, reflect, and resonate with their own.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I truly believed that I would grow up to be a singer just because I truly love music. Being young and having all the confidence in the world, not understanding it takes a lot of hard work, talent, and practice to be an amazing singer. It is no longer my dream to become be a singer however, my love for music has definitely given me insight and sparked my interesting in writing poetry at a young age.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Three things suffering has taught me that my experiences with success could have never taught me are: 1.Resilience and Inner Strength. Success can show you what you’re capable of achieving, but suffering shows you what you’re capable of enduring. Pain, loss, or struggle can reveal reserves of courage and strength you may never have known existed.
2. Empathy and Compassion
When you suffer, you gain firsthand understanding of vulnerability, grief, or hardship. That lived experience allows you to connect with others on a deeper level, offering genuine compassion in ways success alone rarely inspires.
3. The Value of Stillness and Gratitude
Suffering often strips life down to essentials. In that raw space, you learn to appreciate simple moments of peace, kindness, or relief—things success can easily make you overlook.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
The version of me that the public sees is not a mask or a fabrication—it’s truly me, but revealed in fragments. I don’t lay myself bare all at once; instead, I choose to share certain moments, pieces of my story, and parts of my soul at different times. Each glimpse is authentic, even if it’s not the whole picture. You never get the full length movie all at once.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When people remember me, I hope their stories reflect the empathy and compassion that I live by every day. I want my legacy to be more than personal achievements—I want it to be about the ways I poured into others, the way I listened, cared, and stood beside people when they needed it most. My greatest hope is that the passion I carry for not only my creative outlets, but in breaking generational barriers will not end with me, but will inspire others to continue the work. I want to see the generation after mine rise higher, move further, and surpass everything I have accomplished. Because true success is not measured by how far I go alone, but by how many doors I leave open and how many minds I spark for those who come after me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.PoetUB.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/PoetUB
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@poetub
- Other: https://TikTok.com/poetub
