You may have heard her read her poetry at some of these well known spots. G & Z’s, The Midtown Art Theatre, Muddie Waters Coffee Shop in Pearland, Reggae Bodega, Crescent City Beignets in Sugarland, True Brew Cafe and the Hard Rock Cafe in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tessie’s Kitchen, The Red Cat Jazz Cafe, The House, Paesanos, featured poet at EV5 in Spring, Texas, Who’s Lounge, and Goodfellow’s Cafe.

Following her passion, she ranked top in a mock slam poetry competition at Cyfair College.

She was the show host, coordinator, and artist liaison with the Umoja Jazz organization at The Vault in downtown Houston.

Gina has also been invited as a special guest on KTSU’s Roundtable discussion-Poetry and Politics.

She recently was chosen for a writing award by Writer’s of the Wood for her poem “Ode to Nikki” written in dedication to Nikki Giovanni where upon she was graciously received by Ms. Giovanni as a guest for an evening.

Gina is the founder of Purpose a poetry group dedicated to the continued building of a rich, vibrant poetic community by providing networking information and performance support.

She also founded Expressions Young Poets Society for 6, 7, and 8 year olds. This group teaches formal writing techniques while incorporating visual arts, drama and dance.

Her company Poetic Expressions offers motivational speaking, a one-woman show, Poetically Passionate T-shirts, her debut CD and books- The Sensual Soul of a Single Poet, greeting cards, poetry grams, framed poetry, gift baskets, framed personalized poems as well as personalized poems on CD.

She is also the founder of Kaleidoscope in Black, a company that coordinates shows and brings all types of art forms together, the company also manages and promotes various local artist.