Ella the Spella, the Phenomenal Storytella infuses the art of rapid spelling and embellished storytelling to engage her audiences & ellavate the masses!
From class clown to commanding the stage with clarity, courage & confidence!
A self-proclaimed class clown from the late 1900s, Christina “Ella the Spella, the Phenomenal Storytella” Wilson discovered early on that her quick wit, creative thought process, and her natural storytelling abilities, could garner the attention of those within her grasp, leaving them with uncontrollable outburst of laughter they hadn’t anticipated
Whether standing in a grocery store, unemployment or retail line, OR navigating life’s many transitions, she has always used her Southern mannerisms, unique sense of humor, and gift of spelling to connect with audiences and complete strangers alike.
Ella the Spella brings a larger-than-life presence to the stage! With deep, raspy vocals, an electrifying personality and unmatched energy, her performances are engaging and tasteful, so it’s good medicine for the entire family. From corporate to the classroom, you can rest assured, Ella the Spella the Phenomenal Storytella will win your heart, time and time again!
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
The birth of Ella the Spella, the Phenomenal Storytella
Rooted in childhood moments spent listening closely and paying attention to details others often missed, Christina’s love for words, books, spelling and storytelling began long before the stage.
She remembers as far back as Christmas, (around 1979 - or nineteen hundred seventy ten to be exact…:) she overheard her grandmother quietly spelling words for her aunties to go out to the car to gather gifts. Hmmm…to the car she questioned? Befuddled and inquisitive, Christina caught on quickly, wrote the words down, sounded the m out, and from there, discovered, Orville Redenbacher couldn’t hold a candle to her….. .it was on and poppin’. I’d be remised not to mention, when she heard the word “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”andwas determined to learn the proper pronunciation and so it begun! Those moments sparked a fascination with language that would shape her creative voice for years to come.
That curiosity followed her into adulthood. During her academic journey, a creative writing professor once asked her to share a unique fact about herself. She explained that she had the ability to speak rapidly and softly, spell complex words, and use language in a way that captured people’s attention. It makes people lean in and listen when you’re spelling softly and speaking fast. It hooks them, in and now you’ve got them thinking…. I love when that happens, she says. You can see their wheels churching as they ask themselves, “what just happened.” She also remembers the time a former colleague would often spell out the final word of a sentence, like how are you today - t-o-d-a-y? And Christina would respond O.K. - and then spell…..O.K. lol. This unknowingly reinforced the rhythm, wordplay, and linguistic creativity that had already become second nature to her.
It was through these moments that Ella the Spella, the Phenomenal Storytella was birthed, a name and calling rooted in the power of words.
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
The best part about being blessed with the gift of laughter is, there are no prescriptions or deductibles however, a small co-payment is sometimes required!
More than a Comedienne
Ella the Spella, the Phenomenal Storytella is more than a stand-up comedienne. She is a creative writer, entrepreneur, event organizer, game show host, emcee, actress, and soon-to-be published author. She is also the CEO of P.S.M. (The Professional Snack Ministry).
She says, “I’ve never met a snack I didn’t like,” and guess what? The snacks liked me back.”
And just when you think she’s done surprising you, there’s more. Ella the Spella is also a licensed Life Insurance and Annuities Agent. So just in case you or a loved one just so happens to “laugh themselves to death” she’s not responsible, but she’s got you covered. (Or she can get you covered).
Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.