Kendal S. Turner

Kendal S. Turner is a Charlotte based Spoken word Artist, Motivational speaker, Author, Print model and Actress. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, OK and a brief stint at Dillard University in New Orleans, LA, Kendal began a journey to become a beacon of light for the hopeless. From tragedy to triumph, Kendal became an internationally acclaimed author and poet.

Kendal has taken the responsibility of being a phenomenal woman to the next level. In addition to three inspiring books of poetry, “Broken Yet Sustained by God,” “Anatomy of the Soul” and “Epiphany,” Kendal has also published a page turning autobiography. “Thick Skin” is a gritty, in-your-face autobiography detailing her accounts of rape, abuse and sexual identity crisis that Kendal wrote to not only free herself from the bondage of past hurt, but also to guide others through their journey of healing. Her latest book, " The Power of 22" was ranked #1 on Amazon after its first week of publication.

Kendal tackles hard issues with unapologetic boldness. She has mastered the delicate art of applying her spirituality to everyday life and being relatable to people of all nationalities, religions and genders. This relatability has made her a category 5, hurricane strength force in the spoken word community. Kendal has garnered a reputation for being a quiet storm in the spoken word community as a soft spoken, bowtie wearing, force to be reckoned with.