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Whois Ardimusis a poet, storyteller, and community builder from St. Louis with a voice rooted in truth, rhythm, and raw experience. For over a decade, he’s been writing and performing poetry that cuts deep—blending hood wisdom, philosophical insight, and emotional honesty. His work doesn’t just rhyme; it resonates. From family trauma and street corners to love, loss, and spiritual rebirth, Ardimus’s pen never shies away from the real.He’s the creator and host ofPen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry, a one-on-one head-to-head competition where poets go bar for bar, and no mic is safe. He also hosts Who's Talk Podcast and Thuritis Thursday, platforms built to amplify voices and bring healing through dialogue and art. His debut book,Flowers Bloom When Ready: A Book of Poetry Through the Eyes of Ardimus, offers 15 poems and 15 reflections that mirror a journey of becoming—a personal collection rooted in struggle, growth, and transformation.Ardimus has been featured on major stages likeWrite About Nowand theRiverfront Times Poetry Expo,Gods and Goddesses Slam(2022 & 2023)and has taken home titles from theWord Up Poetry Slam(2021),Just Another Face on a T-Shirt Slam(2024), and theMic Drop Slam in Iowa(2024). His work is also published in The North County Anthology: Roots, Rainbows, and the Truth.Beyond the spotlight, Ardimus is the founder ofWhois LLC, a movement built onpositivity, selflessness, and building community through creative expression. Everything he writes, hosts, and organizes is driven by a simple but powerful goal:to heal, uplift, and remind people that they’re not alone.Whether it’s on stage, on the page, or in the heart of the community—Ardimus shows up withpurpose.
