We’re looking forward to introducing you to Patience Murray. Check out our conversation below.
Patience, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day looks like journaling, prayer, affirmations and mirror work, exercise, drinking lots of water, and taking my vitamins.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Patience Murray, I am a Survivor, Mother, Wife, and Multi-Passionate Creative Entrepreneur who founded Pages of Poetry, a multi-media publishing and production company to create platforms and opportunities for survivors and creatives to tell and own their stories. My first digital program called “AuthorHER” is a one-stop shop program to help women trauma survivors write and publish their books with a community of support and strategy to take the anxiety and stress out of the publishing process. I also have a podcast called “Healing Her Halo,” and release original music to inspire survivors and dreamers to keep living and loving strong.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was always a powerful dreamer. Even as a little girl, I knew I was destined for greatness, and I knew—without a doubt—that one day I would see my name in lights. But as time went on, life has a way of knocking the dreams out of you. Challenges, trauma, responsibilities… they can all dim that inner fire. Now, though, I’m slowly but surely finding my way back to that girl—the one who believed anything was possible for her. And reconnecting with her is one of the most meaningful parts of my healing and creative journey.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Honestly, when I had no other choice. I survived the Pulse nightclub shooting—I was shot twice and held hostage for three hours. The aftermath of that trauma, layered on top of an already complex childhood, forced me to be strong in ways I never imagined. I couldn’t even fathom the alternative of not being strong. So I had to rise.
I had to learn the tools, pray, and tap into a power greater than my own. I had to research, study healing, and listen to the stories of others. I had to borrow faith until I could find some for myself. When the pain becomes too heavy, when your mental health starts collapsing, when your own mind scares you—you’re left with two choices: you can let the darkness take over, or you can fight your way back to the light.
I chose to fight.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Since I was a little girl, I’ve envisioned building a multimedia publishing and production company of my own—something reminiscent of what Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry created. They were the first examples of people in entertainment who looked like me and came from adversity, yet used their stories as a foundation for impact. Seeing how they turned their challenges into purpose and legacy showed me that creativity and healing can coexist—and that both can change lives.
Pages of Poetry was born from that same intention. After everything I’ve lived through, storytelling became my way of reclaiming my voice. I wanted a space where I could create freely, truthfully, and without limitations—a home for my music, writing, spoken word, and media projects. Right now, it’s where I publish and produce much of my own original work, but ultimately it’s the blueprint for something bigger. I’m laying the foundation to one day bring in other creatives, survivors, and storytellers so we can scale together and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing?
I would regret not releasing the music I already have. That would be my biggest regret in life. I’ve seen so many creatives step into entrepreneurship and accidentally neglect the very creativity that made them who they are in the first place. I never want that to happen to me. Yes, I want to build my business—but I also want to prioritize showing up as an artist. My art is my foundation, and I would regret not honoring it while I have the chance.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://paemurray.com
- Instagram: @havepatiencemusic
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/patiencemurray
Image Credits
Day House Media, Wak Photos
