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"A PURPOSE
PURSUED
PASSIONATELY
IS POWERFUL"
- Debbie Alamrew
POET
WRITER • HOST
ABOUT
Debbie Alamrew is an Ethiopian-American poet, performer, and advocate whose writing began as a way to amplify her voice as a shy child. Born in London and raised between England, Nigeria, and the U.S., her multicultural upbringing has shaped a unique perspective on life, identity, and human connection.
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A graduate of the University of North Texas and the University of Maine School of Law, Debbie discovered her passion for spoken word poetry in college. Her debut poetry collection, A Purpose Pursued Passionately Is Powerful (2019), delves into themes of legacy, love, loss, and liberation, embracing vulnerability as a powerful source of strength.
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Debbie also created and hosted the YouTube series Amplified Voices, highlighting global Black changemakers, and she has moderated numerous thought-provoking panels. Her debut poetry album, Uncovering Me (2024), is a deeply personal exploration of self and identity, reflecting her experiences as an Ethiopian woman and daughter of the diaspora.
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Through her art and advocacy, Debbie continues to inspire, uplift, and unite people around the world, using her words to create spaces for connection, empowerment, and social change.
HOST
Ever met someone who can walk into a room and instantly make every voice feel heard? That's Debbie. She's a conversation catalyst creating spaces where powerful stories emerge and perspectives shift in impactful ways.
As a sought after moderator, Debbie has cultivated powerful conversations across influential platforms like AFRICON, Icon Summit, Triton, and Habesha Networks, sparking authentic exchanges that challenge, inspire, and redefine understanding.
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Through her interview series Amplified Voices at Amplify Africa, she illuminated the extraordinary stories of Black innovators, diving deep into conversations that span culture, business, activism, and global impact. Her candid interviews have featured visionary leaders who are reimagining possibilities such as Ethiopia Habtemariam, Mumu Fresh, Claude Kameni, Kudzi Chikumbu, Dayo Okeniyi, Everette Taylor, and many more. Debbie is a bridge builder, transforming conversations into movements and platforms into catalysts for profound social change.
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DEBBIE'S HOSTING REEL
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