Jamiyla Ferguson is the heart behind Poem Stellium — a visionary building spaces for poetry, mental health, and creative healing to thrive. As founder, CEO and director, she leads with purpose, care, and a commitment to nurturing voices that often go unheard. A storyteller, organiser, and dreamer, Jamiyla believes in the power of words to change the world.

Mamour Touray is a Gambian musician and poet whose work explores abstract narratives shaped by fleeting emotions. He celebrates people and moments while questioning what it means to be free. A member of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective and Publication Assistant at Poem Stellium, Mamour is currently working on his debut poetry pamphlet. His work has been featured in Illustrate Magazine, The PR Press, and It’s All Indie, and he has performed at iconic venues including The Lexington and The Jago Dalston.

Lorna Smart has been writing poetry and short stories since she was nine years old. She is deeply passionate about education and believes in the power of shared experience to support and uplift others.

As the blog team leader for Poem Stellium’s mental health bloggers, Lorna brings compassion, creativity, and a grounded perspective to everything she does. An amazing addition to the team, her leadership and insight continue to inspire both readers and fellow writers alike.

Thomas Hannah is an Australian multi-disciplinary artist and writer whose work explores themes of self-discovery, confession, societal deconstruction, and the symbiosis between light and dark. Drawing on his own mental health journey, Thomas celebrates the power of embracing imperfection and individuality.

As Poetic Arts Collaborator and mental health blogger at Poem Stellium, he writes candidly about healing, empowerment, and the lessons carried in our scars. His practice is rooted in the transformative potential of vulnerability and personal truth.