FLO Kolkata, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Mansi Agarwal, hosted “Voices & Verses: An Evening with Nayab Midha” at J.W. Marriott, Kolkata, as a curated cultural engagement aligned with its focus on Performing Arts, Women Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness through life skills. Held in collaboration with the Emami Group, the session positioned spoken word poetry as a contemporary medium for self-expression, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
Nayab Midha is a contemporary spoken word artist known for her expressive and relatable performances that explore themes of identity, relationships, and self-reflection. She has engaged diverse audiences across platforms, using poetry as a medium to promote self-expression, emotional awareness, and personal growth. Her narratives particularly resonate with audiences at the Voices and Verses event, reflecting their evolving roles, challenges, and lived experiences, while encouraging confidence and authenticity through storytelling.
Through Nayab Midha’s evocative and relatable performances, the event sought to encourage participants, particularly women, to explore their own voices, experiences, and perspectives. It focused on fostering emotional awareness, confidence, and connection, enabling attendees to engage more meaningfully with their personal and professional journeys.
Key Takeaways
- Advanced FLO’s Performing Arts initiative by positioning spoken word poetry as a contemporary platform for meaningful expression.
- Strengthened Women Leadership Development by encouraging confidence, self-expression, and ownership of personal narratives.
- Supported Health & Wellness and life skills by promoting emotional awareness, reflection, and resilience.
- Highlighted the role of creative arts as a tool for personal growth and self-development.
- Enabled deeper community connection through shared experiences and relatable storytelling.
- Promoted cultural engagement and dialogue as a means of collective learning and exchange.
- Demonstrated strong audience engagement through immersive and emotionally resonant content.
- Reinforced the importance of authentic storytelling in amplifying women’s voices.
- Integrated arts with empowerment and wellbeing, reflecting a holistic development approach.
- Set the tone for women-centric, initiative-led programming for the year ahead.
Impact & Outcome
The session saw participation from approximately 440 attendees, reflecting strong engagement with culturally driven, wellbeing-focused formats. It encouraged self-expression, reflection, and emotional awareness, reinforcing the role of creative platforms in mental wellbeing and confidence-building. The event positioned arts-led engagement as a tool for holistic development and women-centric empowerment, setting a strong foundation for the year ahead.