Blamo's BIO

Blamo Jaurey was born to Florence and Zaccheaus Jaurey in Queens, NY. Her parents emigrated from Liberia, West Africa. Her father was a photography darkroom technician and bookkeeper. Her mother worked as a nurse aid. The youngest of five children, Blamo is named after her paternal grandmother. Her name means "wisdom."

In 1983, the Jaurey family moved to Manhattan. Blamo attended The Wright Brothers School, PS 28 where she was friends and classmates with Deon Richmond aka "Bud" from The Cosby Show. Her fourth grade teacher Mrs. Fields recognized Blamo's talent and selected her to test for the Mott Hall School for Gifted and Talented students.

While attending Mott Hall, Blamo's interests in dancing, theater, and the arts flourished. She danced with the National Dance Institute led by Jacques d'Amboise and also took dance classes at Harlem School of The Arts. Blamo's Drama teacher Mr. Theophall taught her the principles of acting and the elements of improvisation. Her comedic timing was impressive and she was encouraged to write and perform skits. Blamo's poetry and creative writing entered and won citywide competitions.

In 1991, the family moved back to Jamaica Queens at the start of High School. Blamo attended Julia Richman HS in Manhattan where she was pressured by her mother to pursue nursing. The nursing program was rigorous and required an internship at Coler Memorial Hospital on Roosevelt Island. However, Blamo still found creative outlets and danced in the HS talent show.

Blamo graduated High School June of 1995. In August she left home to attend SUNY Delhi in upstate NY, working toward a degree in nursing. During her second semester, she became President of Delhi Women's Network. The group's mission was to promote self-esteem, bring awareness to women's issues through group discussion and events, and offer volunteer and community outreach opportunities. Their most successful event was the annual fashion show, which Blamo directed. Under Blamo's leadership, Women's Network received the Most Improved Organization award.


After three years at SUNY Delhi, Blamo realized she had no real interest in a nursing career. She graduated with a certificate in Practical Nursing and later began working as a Medical Secretary. Her poise and compassion served patients well at the St. Vincent's Cancer Center. She worked for Dr. Deborah Axelrod, Breast Surgeon and co-author of the book "Bosom Buddies" with Rosie O'Donnell and appeared on the Rosie Show's in-hospital segment on breast health.

In 2006, Blamo enrolled at LaGuardia Community College and graduated a year later with her Associates Degree. While at LaGuardia, she scored an internship at WBLS radio station, working as research assistant to journalist and TV personality, Jacque Reid on the Steve Harvey Morning Show.

Blamo returned to college in 2009, this time majoring in English, minoring in Media Studies at Hunter. While working full-time and taking 15 credits, Blamo made the Dean’s list during her first semester. Blamo’s most thought provoking course was “Women and the Media” which focused on deconstructing the portrayal of women on television shows, commercials, and print ads. In January 2010, Blamo earned her Bachelor of Arts degree.

After Hunter, she parlayed her love of writing and fashion into PoetryProsePumps, a blog showcasing her poetry and love of fabulous shoes. In addition, she began writing for a short-lived fashion and lifestyle website, Hot-Coco.com. In 2011, Blamo attended FIT's Wardrobing for Film, Television, & Theater, professional studies course. She later scored a position as Lead Wardrober for an independent film, Saving Face. She also worked as a model dresser during Mercedes Benz Fashion week for Naeem Khan and Juan Carlos Obando.

Currently, Blamo works at All Souls Church as Assistant to the Sr. Minister/Director of Newcomer Services. When she is not working, she loves to read, write, travel, and attend fashion, music, and culture related events. Blamo is married to Charles Briggs; they have no children.

Contact Information:
Mobile: 917.362.1398
Email: bdot926@yahoo.com
Blog: poetryprosepumps.blogspot.com