Shelly Lyons-Mac

Shelly Lyons-Mac is a multi-talented artist, activist, and author who has overcome many challenges in her life. She was a teenage runaway who faced addiction, homelessness, human trafficking, and incarceration. She spent 30 years in and out of prison for minor offenses, losing her family, her rights, and her dignity. She finally broke free from the cycle of recidivism and addiction in 2016, and since then she has dedicated her life to helping others who are struggling with similar issues.

Shelly is a singer, emcee, poet, educator, and motivational speaker who uses her voice and her story to inspire, educate, and entertain. She has performed at various venues and events, receiving praise from both audiences and professionals. She is also a published author of two books: Birds in The Barbed Wire (Prison in the 313 Book 1), a memoir of her experiences in prison, and Birds in the Barbed Wire Book 2: Prison inthe 313, a collection of poems and essays that reflect on her journey of healing and transformation.

Shelly is also a passionate community activist who advocates for criminal justice reform and the rights of formerly incarcerated people. She was a Justice Fellow with Michigan Liberation, an organization that works to end mass incarceration and racial injustice. She has also taught courses at many rehab facilities in the Metro Detroit Area, hosted round table discussions on reform in impacted communities, volunteered at the Michigan Department of Corrections, won The Emmet Jones Memorial Award 2019, met with lawmakers regularly, helped remove the felony box from Oakland County applications, and was involved in The National Mothers Day Bail Out, a campaign that bails out mothers who are incarcerated for minor offenses.

Shelly Lyons-Mac is a remarkable woman who has turned her life around and is now making a positive impact on the world. She is an example of resilience, courage, and hope for anyone who is facing difficulties or challenges in their lives. She is willing to address issues, present solutions, educate and entertain with her unique perspective and style. Shelly is more than just an artist, activist, and author – she is a survivor, a leader, and a changemaker.

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