Miriam Whitehead

Animation / Video / Film, Drama, Jewelry, Literary, Multimedia, Music / Sound, Paper / Book / Illustration, Performance, Performance Art, Poetry, Visual / Media

About the Artist

Miriam Whitehead is a poet, motivational speaker, author, playwright, and producer who transforms personal experience into powerful advocacy. Diagnosed with HIV in 2000, she champions “Life After Diagnosis,” using her creative gifts to uplift those impacted by HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Her works include My Mimi and HIV and Mind Over Matter, both soon to be released in audio and video formats. Through her podcast and talk show, The Person Across From Me, Miriam shares stories of resilience to inspire healing. Her jewelry is one of a kind dedicated to beautify anyone who wears it. Her personal mantra—AIDS: And I Don’t Surrender—embodies her mission to help others thrive beyond trauma.