Phyl, "2chillphyl", Neal is a divinely destined alchemist. She transforms pain into power through her work as an award-winning spoken-word artist, author, mentor and activist. In 2023, she was ranked #8 Woman Poet in the World. She is the current DMV Renaissance Awards Best Female Poet. She is a published author and multi-time slam champion who has been featured on Button Poetry, at Busboys & Poets, Voices in Power, Release Open Mic, Piano Keys and many more!

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After writing for over 20 years, she began performing in mid 2022. In March 2023, she released her debut book "Bye-Ku: Putting Pain in the Past" and released her long-awaited second book "Phylosophy Vol. 1" in August 2023.  

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Inspired by poets Nikki Giovanni, Toni Morrison, and Dwayne Carter, she aspires to speak on stages across the world. Phyl believes through words we express, heal, inspire and change the world! 

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