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Elijah M. Brown

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Author ✍🏾 | Host of Let It Flow Poetry
21 Years Building Community Through Spokenword
5 Books Published
🎤 A City Without heART is a City Without Life.

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What if the student who struggles the most today becomes the leader, entrepreneur, teacher, artist, or innovator of tomorrow?

Too often, we focus on what students can’t do instead of helping them discover what they can.

Different Not Less is more than a message. It’s a movement dedicated to helping students build confidence, helping parents become stronger partners in education, and helping schools create cultures where every child feels seen, heard, valued, and prepared.

Different does not mean less.

If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, follow the page, share this post, and join us on this journey.

Together, we can change lives one student at a time. Follow my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/17soyoXEwr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

#DifferentNotLess #EveryChildMatters #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters #ParentPartnership #TeacherLife #SchoolCulture #EducationalLeadership #SpecialEducation #StudentLeadership #YouthEmpowerment #PositiveReinforcement #InclusiveEducation #FamilyEngagement #SEL #SocialEmotionalLearning #EducatorsOfInstagram #MotivationalSpeaker #AuthorLife #ElijahBrown by @elijahbr85

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#WeFinallyDidIt #Classof2026 #tunnel&godlor&viasio by @elijahbr85

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“QUESTIONS” a raw, emotional spoken word piece from Elijah M. Brown’s best-selling book Missing Pages Out of My Life, which has sold over 11,000 copies. This poem speaks to the silent battles we fight in love when our past is loud, our wounds are fresh, and we’re still trying to love again.

Get the full experience:
Missing Pages Out of My Life — $12
Poetry CD/Soundtrack — $10
Bundle Deal: Book + CD for only $20

CashApp | Zelle | Venmo accepted
Text 862.306.1758 to order
@LetItFlowPublishing ⁠

This is more than poetry. It’s healing. It’s truth. It’s for anyone still asking Questions.

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#SpokenWord #ElijahMBrown #QuestionsPoem #PoetryThatHeals #BlackPoets #LetItFlowPublishing #EmotionalPoetry #HealingThroughWords #MissingPagesOutOfMyLife #LoveAndPain #PoetryCD #BestSellingAuthor #PoetryPerformance #RawAndReal #PoetsOfYouTube by @elijahbr85

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Last LetItFlow show was fire. Truly missed an epic show. Shout out to the open micers, attendees and the Libras who pulled up. Appreciate your support. See yall at the next one on November 20th featuring Starski @tehsuanglover by @elijahbr85

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Sunkissed, taking a breath, and making room for peace. ☀️🤎

Black men deserve to feel healthy, loved, and supported. Taking care of ourselves means caring for our minds, too. Check in with yourself. Check on your brothers. Give yourself permission to rest and ask for help.

A little sunshine. A moment of stillness. A reminder that our wellness matters.

#BlackMensMentalHealth #BlackMenDeservePeace #Sunkissed #VitaminD #SelfCare MotivationalTeacher Elijahbr85 by @elijahbr85

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Every morning we wake up is another opportunity to become better than we were yesterday. ☀️

You may not have accomplished everything you wanted. You may still be figuring things out, overcoming obstacles, or rebuilding parts of your life. But guess what? You’re still here, and that means your story is still being written.

Stop allowing yesterday’s disappointments to steal today’s possibilities.

Celebrate the small victories. Appreciate the lessons. Give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned.

Remember, progress isn’t always about how far you’ve traveled. Sometimes it’s about having the courage to take another step.

Today is more than another date on the calendar. It’s another opportunity to make a difference, inspire someone, and become a better version of yourself.

Don’t just count your days. Make your days count! ❤️

#MotivationalTeacher #Elijahbr85 #NewDayNewOpportunities #DailyMotivation #PositiveMindset PersonalGrowth Gratitude KeepGoing ProgressOverPerfection LifeLessons ChooseJoy BelieveInYourself MakeTodayCount DifferentNotLess by @elijahbr85

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Got your tickets for the next show? Looking for a date night, girls’ night out, spend time with the bro’s, birthday celebration, or just some positive vibes in the middle of this crazy economy? Then you definitely want to be at the next Let It Flow Poetry Showcase. 🎤✨

We’ve been creating memorable nights for years, and this one is bringing the full vibe. Poetry and karaoke? Why not! Come hear some amazing poets, then grab the mic and sing your favorite song. 🎶

And the food? So good you might want to order something to take home. 😋

Come celebrate your birthday with us too. We love birthdays at Let It Flow! 🎂

📅 Friday, October 16th and every 3rd Friday of the month
🎟️ $10 advance | $15 at the door
🎤 Performers: $5 advance | $10 at the door

Want to perform? Text or call 862.306.1758.

Good food. Good people. Poetry. Karaoke. Positive energy.

Please share this with the girls, your coworkers, and anybody who deserves a good Friday night out. Hope to see you at the next Let It Flow Poetry Show! by @elijahbr85

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🔥🎤 ELIJAH BROWN PERFORMED A PIECE HE WROTE AT THE HOUSE OF PLAYOKEE AWARDS! 🏆🔥
Young talent, creativity, and CONFIDENCE all on one stage! 💯 Elijah Brown stepped up and performed an original piece he wrote, showing exactly why giving young voices a platform MATTERS! 🎤🔥
🏆 THE HOUSE OF PLAYOKEE FIRST ANNUAL AWARDS
🎥 WATCH THIS POWERFUL PERFORMANCE NOW! 👀🔥 Show Elijah some love in the comments and SHARE this moment!
#TheHelloEffect #ElijahBrown #HouseOfPlayokee taken in House Of Playokee by @elijahbr85

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WEEEEERRREEE BAAACK! 🎤🔥

Let It Flow Poetry returns to the House of Playokee for Chapter 21, Episode 2 on Friday, October 16, 2026!

Come out for a night of poetry, energy, good vibes, and community.

Hosted by Elijah Brown
Featuring J Skillz

📍 House of Playokee
1050 Stuyvesant Ave
Union, NJ

🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎤 Showtime: 8:00 PM

🎟️ Admission
$10 Advance
$15 at the Door
$5 Performers

💳 Advance Payment Options
Cash App: $ElijahBr85
Venmo: ElijahBr1985
PayPal: ElijahBr0wn

🍽️ 2 item minimum
🍾 BYOB $10 service per bottle

Want to perform or have questions?
📲 Text 862.306.1758

And we’re not stopping after October. Let It Flow Poetry is back every 3rd Friday of the month!

Pull up. Bring somebody with you. Support the poets. Support the culture. And if you’ve got something to say, touch the mic.

Let It Flow is back where poetry, people, and community meet. 🎙️🔥

#LetItFlowPoetry #HouseOfPlayokee #JSkillz #ElijahBrown #SpokenWord #PoetryNight #OpenMic #UnionNJ #NJPoetry #NJEvents #PoetsOfInstagram #SupportTheArts #SpokenWordPoetry by @elijahbr85

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