Obiora Embry

A multi‐talented individual


I am not only an author but also a poet, amateur photographer, born again artist, entrepreneur, Plant grower, and a developer with a Love for what is real and natural. I find beauty in Nature and know that we must "awaken from our collective slumber" to solve the problems we humans have created. In addition I am a lover of words who is life‐long learner, and on my journey (this lifetime) I have been educating and healing myself; mentoring and educating others; volunteering; growing Plants and cooking flavorful, colorful, healthy meals; and much more.

Author, Writer, & Poet

I wrote my first two poems in the second grade. In middle and high school, I composed an autobiography, a play, more poetry, book reviews, essays, personal nar­ratives, reports, research papers, and short stories. As an adult I have written articles, business plans, letters to the editor, manuals, software documentation, tutorials, and more.

My published books include the following:

Born‐again artist

I was raised within a tight‐knit extended family where I learned how to make‐do, think out of the box, and about the importance of family and Nature. Growing up I was a budding visual artist who enjoyed sketching and drawing so much that I had thought about pursuing a career as an art teacher or to be a non‐starving artist. In July 1990 or 1991 I received a 110 camera as a birthday present and added a new creative hobby: photography. With my trusty 110 camera, I photographed Nature, friends, road trips, and family gatherings. However for different reasons I lost my creativity during my adolescence...

When I resurrected my inner artist, I mainly brought back my love for photography.

Consultant

In January 2006 I started EConsulting™, an eco‐conscious consulting company that offers diverse services.

Developer

I started programming in the 1990s and turned my hobby into a career in 2006. About 85% my programming projects and/or work history is on my online résumé.

Quote #4

Don’t limit yourself because of your situation or present condition, reach for the sky, after you touch the sky, reach for the stars.  Never give up and keep your eyes on the prize.

‐ Obiora Embry, 15 February 2001