Alicia L.Waters

‍A poet and ‘lifter’ who boldly creates spaces where souls are stirred and hearts are healed

By Magi Thomley Williams Photo by Kate Treick Photography

For more information about Waters and her events, you can visit her website at aliciawaters.com or follow her on Facebook/Alicia L. Waters.

In a world that often feels heavy, Alicia L. Waters is a woman who lifts. A poet, speaker, author and self-proclaimed “lifter,” Waters’ mission is simple yet profound: to help others rise. Her story is rooted in legacy, shaped by loss and fueled by purpose.

“My mom was the queen lifter,” Waters said. “She worked at the pediatric clinic at Sacred Heart for over 40 years. That intake room was her pulpit. She encouraged young mothers while checking in their babies, and years later, they’d still come up to her in stores, hugging her, thanking her for being a light.”

That light didn’t stop with her mother — it passed on. Waters began writing poetry at 9, shortly after her father passed. Though she put the pen down for years, it returned with power and purpose after the birth of her daughter.

“I was so sick during my pregnancy, but I knew something else was happening; purpose was churning inside me,” she recalled.

That purpose became her first book, “A Word for Your Womb: A Collection of Psalms, Prayers, Poetry and Praise.”

Following that, Waters birthed Poetic Therapy, her signature events blending conversational talks with poetry. These sessions are therapy for the soul.

“I remember feeling lifted again when I brought it back. One of the quotes I live by is, ‘We rise by lifting others.’ I had missed it.”

Her husband, Ron, has been her rock through it all.

“He’s always supported every wild idea,” Waters laughs. “There were moments when I think he believed in me more than I did. That frustrates him, but he’s always been Ron — working at Poetic Therapy, making sure everyone’s good. I love him for that.”

Waters’ work extends beyond poetry. At the Watson Firm, PLLC law offices, she helps personal injury clients navigate difficult moments with grace.

“I get to find the light,” she says. “Not just problem-solving — I get to be the light. I think for fun, and I love figuring things out.”

But even lifters have heavy days.

“Every day isn’t sunshine and rainbows,” Waters admits. “Sometimes I don’t believe in myself the way I should. But God always sends reminders — through a client, a soul session, a moment of alignment — that I’m in the right place.”

Her message to women is clear and empowering: “You have the power to give yourself permission to live boldly. You don’t need anyone to co-sign. You have the authority to be everything God desires you to be — with no limitations, no hesitations, no reservations.”

With upcoming events like Poetic Therapy in November and The Power of the Pen journaling workshop in December, Waters continues to create spaces for healing and soul care.

“I want to see people lifted in every possible way,” she said. From the coloring books and puzzle books she creates, to her workshops, her mission is to quiet minds and stir hearts.

Waters says it best: “If you’re not serving somebody other than yourself, what are we doing? You need to soul shift and focus on what really matters.”