Career Coaching, Consultation and Editorial Services
INFINITE. CREATIVE. LITERARY.
Transforming The Narrative
With an appreciation for powerful narratives that lead to cultural shifts and community safety, Faylita Hicks (she/they) works with justice-focused nonprofits, arts and literary organizations, and performance venues throughout the US to actively engage in anti-carceral liberation efforts through dynamic storytelling. An award-winning writer, performance artist, editor, and consultant with over 20 years of experience in event production, grant writing, publishing, PR, and nonprofit strategy, Hicks is the founder of Infinite. Creative. Lit.—a career coaching service for creatives and advocates from underrepresented backgrounds.
Using the principles outlined in transformative justice theory to guide their practice, Hicks seeks to empower new and emerging brands by fostering messaging and methods that align with each client’s unique principle and mission, identifying along the way holistic strategies to long-term sustainability. This is accomplished through the development of targeted grant-writing and fundraising initiatives, the coordination of innovative cross-media programming and healing support services, and the establishment of anti-racist professional practices.
Currently based in Chicago, their previous leadership roles have included editor-in-chief, managing editor, program director, lead organizer, adjunct faculty, curator, and keynote speaker.
Former partners and clients include a wide range of organizations such as Mano Amiga, Detention Watch Network, Con Mi Madre, Texas Center for Justice and Equity, Living Cities, Texas Fair Defense Project, City of San Marcos Arts Commission, Texas State University-San Marcos, University of Texas-Austin, Sierra Nevada College-Lake Tahoe, The National Poetry Slam, The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, Black Mountain Institute, Los Angeles Review of Books, Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review, Black Femme Collective, Awful Good Writers, Austin Interfaces, The Dots Between, Breakthrough Collaborative, Lambda Literary, Tahoma Literary, Tin House, PBS, Write About Now, and others.
A Mission-Driven Practice
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Career Coach
Hicks produces workshops and events that support the professional development of artists from all backgrounds. From pop-up solo exhibits for emerging visual artists to live music and performance art showcases, Hicks has assisted over 40+ creatives launch their careers. Coaching includes training for grant writing, branding, touring, contract writing, and mentoring that helps artists determine the best holistic path forward for their individual needs and desires.
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Consultations
Prospective clients work with Hicks to develop ethical and equitable internal practices for their organizations across the spectrum including nonprofits, for-profits, companies, community organizations, city and state agencies, and small business owners. Services help prospective clients respond quickly and effectively to social justice issues, design engaging and accessible community experiences, design inclusive and meaningful campaigns, and reflect on their internal and external practices to develop healthier work environments.
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Editorial Services
An award-winning and widely published author, teaching artist, and editor, Hicks received their MFA in Creative Writing from University of Nevada at Reno-Incline Village, where they now teach in the low-residency program. With over 20+ years worth of experience in the publishing and music industries, they provide services such as manuscript editing, one-on-one mentoring, and general professional development for poets, writers, songwriters, and playwrights.