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Phaedra Ridley was born in Houston TX, where she attended school and college. She’s a wife of 15 yrs, a mother, and a highly respected friend. Phaedra started writing poetry in High School, but did not discover her gift until year 2000. She celebrated the grand opening of her business, “Poems by Phaedra” in March of 2001. She’s spent countless hours creating pieces for others to enjoy and to give as gifts. Phaedra has performed at numerous poetry readings in town and out of town. She recited the piece called “Listen Up” for a local Radio Station, 97.9 The Box, on HIV; hosted by Ada Edwards. Phaedra was published in two Anthologies, “Learn to Fly” and “Shells Upon the Shore” by the International Library of Poetry. She composed a poetry CD for a Women’s Conference in 2003, which lead to the release of “Ocean of Emotions”. Currently, she works for a Financial Institution and volunteers countless hours of her time modeling for a non-profit organization called “Callie Lewis-Watson & Forty Plus Models”, who give away scholarships to students. Phaedra is active in her community and donates her time as a motivational speaker on various topics of prevention. She loves the Lord and is a humble servant of St. Johns UMC Downtown. Ocean of Emotions is the first in a series of recent pursuits, with more to follow with blessings from above. "Success is measured in faith to believe that there are no limits."