Camari Carter Hawkins is a professional writer and the founder of the independent publishing house Mama's Kitchen Press. She is the author of several books including a notable poetry collection and a guide for aspiring writers. Her professional background includes significant work in community building and the facilitation of creative writing workshops in Los Angeles. She focuses on helping individuals overcome creative resistance and find their authentic literary voice. Her work emphasizes the intersection of storytelling and self care to foster sustainable writing practices.