Meet De'Sha

I’m De’Sha, the writer, narrator, and creator behind Rooted to Rise and DeshaCreates.

I founded Rooted to Rise out of my own search for language, direction, and a way to grow without being pushed into somebody else’s mold. I reached a point where I realized the goal was never to become a copy. It was to become more fully myself, and to build something that helps other people do the same.

That is the heart behind everything I create here. My work is built to offer structure, insight, and usable frameworks that help people understand who they are, develop what they carry, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and autonomy.

That same foundation shapes my creative work as a voice artist, writer, and storyteller. My voice is one expression of what I’ve spent years refining, learning how to communicate with honesty, range, warmth, and intention. Whether I’m creating original resources, writing, or lending my voice to a project, the goal is the same, to offer something real, thoughtful, and distinctly human.

This page is home to both the person behind Rooted to Rise and the work that flows from it.

What I Offer
• Original frameworks, guided studies, and written resources that help people make sense of their lives with greater order, autonomy, and self-understanding
• Voiceover
• Audiobook narration
• Recorded brand content
• Educational and promotional reads
• Children’s and character work
• Writing support
• Creative direction for message-driven content
• Public speaking and message-based engagements
• Creative collaborations aligned with thoughtful, story-led work

Projects I’m Well Suited For
• Children’s stories and family-centered content
• Educational, museum, and interpretive voice work
• Commercial and promotional reads
• Story-led brand content
• Memoir, nonfiction, and personal development material
• Creative collaborations that need both strong messaging and original perspective
• Speaking opportunities centered on identity, growth, communication, and personal development
• Projects that need both polish and personality

You can explore work samples on the My Work page and hear additional narration samples on ACX.

📨 Booking & Inquiries
For bookings, collaborations, or direct inquiries, use the Contact page or email  Use the Contact Us form or email hello@rootedtoriseco.com with your project details.