Welcome to the world of Keya McClain—a poet, author, and speaker with a mission to inspire bold, unapologetic transformation. Known as the Hardcore Healing Pen Coach, Keya empowers individuals to embrace their truths, heal through journaling, and step confidently into their full potential.

Her captivating storytelling and poetry reflect her journey of resilience, empowerment, and self-discovery. With a blend of honesty, wit, and poetic delivery, Keya connects deeply with her audiences, leaving them inspired to take bold action in their own lives.

Keya has shared her message at community colleges in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dallas, Texas, as well as at women’s empowerment events, corporate functions, and private gatherings. A resident of Dallas, Texas, she travels extensively, bringing her transformative words and energy to audiences nationwide.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, Keya’s unique approach will challenge and inspire you to grow in ways you never imagined possible.

Keya McClain has published a transformative series of poetry entitled “The Healing Poetic Expression Series”, featuring:

My Words Healed My Soul

The Depths of My Soul Healed Through Love & Empowerment

The Constant Road to Healing

She is also a co-author of two impactful books:

Beauty of Color: A Poetry and Prose Collection, a global collaboration with poets from around the world.

#BossMoms (bestseller), co-written with nine extraordinary female authors.

As the visionary author of Healinaire, a collaboration with two co-authors, Keya continues to empower others with her words. She is also the self-published author of Cigar Chronicles I & II, a unique poetic exploration of resilience and empowerment within the cigar community. Her most recent work, The 12-Week Healing Journal with Poetry Prompts, guides readers on a bold, reflective journey toward growth and healing.

Keya’s dynamic and powerful delivery captivates audiences, inspiring them to take bold action and embrace their own transformative journeys. Her unapologetic storytelling and poetic artistry leave a lasting impact on every listener.

Allow Keya McClain to bring her authentic voice, compelling storytelling, and poetic mastery to your audience or group. Whether through a speaking engagement, workshop, or performance, she is the transformational guide you need to spark action and inspire change.

Keya has developed several courses, workshops and has services for any client from VIP to hourly consultation to help spoken word artists and poets publish their work. Although her niche is poets, she has also successfully helped other genre of writers complete their books and become self-published.

Keya began a career in the legal field as a data entry clerk and eventually paralegal. She obtained her Associates in Applied Science for Paralegal Studies and Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Master of Arts in Legal Analysis. She has used many of the skills and experience gained in her professional career to aid her in the coaching and speaking business.

She relies heavily on her analytical and critical thinking skills to help her clients make good business decisions for themselves in their business as authors and even potential speakers/coaches themselves.