Yvette got her first self-help book at age 10 from her aunt. It wasn’t some big letters, picture book for a 10-year-old, no, it was thick reading, 200 something odd pages, with tips and activities to do, like wear a rubber band and snap it anytime you had negative thoughts about yourself.

Yvette racked up a lot of suspensions from school and became homeless all before the age of 16. Oh, and her whole family was homeless, she wasn’t a teenage runaway. When she went to school, she found she had to make up things, like what her real address was, where her parents were, who she lived with, and why some people saw their belongings on the street, so this rolled into storytelling and writing.

She loved music and went on to attend Columbia College Chicago. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Recording Engineering and Producing. Her love of writing led her to write a book in 2008, that was self-published. It was a coming-of-age drama titled, Diamonds Are Forever, partly based on her life. She wanted to take writing to another level, so she moved to LA.

Since arriving in LA she has worked various positions as a PA and assistant. Most recently she was a Writer’s PA/Producer’s Assistant on an Apple + Tv show, Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock, through Jim Henson Productions. She has attended Second City and Pack Theater for sketch/improv and comedy writing. She completed a Residency under Mara Brock Akil at her Writer's Colony which is currently invite only. She is completing a year of mentorship in B.B.W./B.G.W, and was also chosen as a mentee for Unlock her potential where she will be paired with a former showrunner for mentorship. She had her first showrunner meetings this year, and a few generals she was able to ger on her own.

She writes for the underdogs, the hood, and strong, flawed women who persevere. She loves dark comedy. In her spare time, Yvette obsesses over fashion. Her dream is to meet and sit front row at a fashion show with Anna Wintour.

Follow Yvette on Instagram at @yvette.wren