Bio

Bestselling author and performer Felicia "Miracle" Hankins has a poetic persona so smooth and a lyrical flow so transformative, she will make you believe in miracles.

A proponent of empowering the mind and spirit, Hankins shares lessons she's learned about life, loss, and sobriety in her critically acclaimed book, "Miracle Message: Time to Heal." As an author, Miracle fearlessly takes book lovers on a journey from alcohol abuse and addiction to recovery and healing. Every chapter leaves readers inspired, transformed, and believing you can overcome any obstacle.

Miracle is best known for powerful spoken word performances that give audiences around the country a glimpse into her soul. She's performed at the country's most notable venues, including the famed Houston Improv and the Ensemble Theater. The lyricist frames several pieces around the complex dynamics of relationships while incorporating themes like betrayal, abuse, manipulation, addiction, and the fleeting nature of time. She also credits her parents for inspiring some of her poetry. Miracle says her mom and dad personified a mix of love, loss, regret, and pain, and tapping into that energy gives her writing life. 

These days, you will find this dynamic artist honing her craft on stage and in film. Miracle is featured in the award-winning documentary "Poetic Energy Needed in Society," or P.E.N.S. The film tells the story of Houston's historic poetry scene through the experiences of the city's most prolific performers. 

She is also a noted public speaker who talks openly about finding sobriety and the importance of "unbecoming everything that's not helping you become your best self."  

The mother of two lives in Houston with her children, who she calls her biggest motivation. 

Felicia Hankins' growing demand proves there are many poets, but there is only one Miracle.