About Jalissa:

I am a literary artist, Marriage Celebrant, and the author of Wedlope: Wine-Infused Poems — a collection born from 15 years of living inside a marriage with intention, navigating its beauty and its becoming. 

I built Wedlope because I noticed the gap: couples were spending months choosing flowers and none of that time choosing themselves. And women were pouring everything into everyone else — leaving nothing for themselves.

"My work exists to close both gaps — to bring the same care we pour into ceremonies into the inner lives of every woman standing at a crossroads, whether that crossroads leads to an altar or back to herself."

As a certified coach, I've had the privilege of walking alongside 100+ women in their transitions. As a poet and workshop facilitator, I've brought literary experiences into galleries, bookstores, and libraries across Arkansas. As a Marriage Celebrant, I've officiated ceremonies that couples still describe as the most meaningful moment of their lives.

Every woman I work with deserves a story worth savoring — and the wholeness to live it.

Now Available:

Wedlope: Wine-Infused Poems — a collection of verse for the woman who loves deeply and lives deliberately.

Institutional Partnerships & Where the Work Lives

Available to purchase at Bookish, a local independent bookstore located inside the Bakery District in Fort Smith, Arkansas — and available to borrow at the Fort Smith Main Library.

Literary art belongs in shared spaces. I actively collaborate with bookstores, libraries, and museums to bring poetry, workshops, and literary experiences to the Fort Smith community and beyond. Interested in hosting a workshop or literary event? Let's build something together.