Home to The Poet's Corner, House of Vibes, MOOD: First Fridays at Chic Artistry Studio, Let Us Vent (LUV), and more.

I Am Root is a dynamic lifestyle brand and production house dedicated to elevating the local, underground, and emerging creative arts through unique events and original media content across the Phoenix Metro Area.

Rooted in our mission—Inspiring All of Mankind by Restoring Often Omitted Traditions (IAMROOT)—we have successfully curated over 200 events and proudly collaborated with nearly 500+ independent creatives and artists. We foster a thriving creative space through partnerships with major institutions like Arizona State University, Maricopa Community Colleges, community-led nonprofits, and thriving brands in the Maricopa County area.

Our Media Brands & Signature Shows

Beyond events, I Am Root LLC is home to original content designed to spotlight creatives and engage the community:

Poetry.hype: Our dedicated division (managed by Dom Root and Urban Poet) for spoken word. Hosts monthly Third Friday Poetry Only Open Mics and the signature media series, The Defined Series, breaking down "your favorite poet's favorite poem."

This or That: A fun card game and engaging web series centered on stimulating pop culture questions and debates.

All About Growth: An inspiring interview series where we connect with creatives and entrepreneurs about overcoming obstacles on their journey

Explore our events below to join a community built on creativity, tradition, and inspiration.