Formerly working for The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s 
Department of Welfare from 1976 to 2007, phyllis ames-bey was 
completely dedicated to her career. She worked hard to earn the 
respect of those she worked alongside and took great pride in working 
for the US Government. Although she faced several obstacles while 
employed with them, phyllis continued to live life the best way she 
knew how.
In the late 1980’s she slipped and fell in some wax on the floor on the 
job injuring her back, neck and head. Her head injury caused her to 
suffer from mental medical challenges and she also developed 
agoraphobia an anxiety disorder that left her afraid to leave her own 
home. In time, however, she was able to overcome the challenges, and 
after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus phyllis was ready to get back to 
work. Officially retiring in 2007, she started back to write for enjoyment, 
and by 2009 she had self-published her first book which included 
poems, prose, prayers, lyrics and songs about what she experienced in 
life written over a 43year period. Six years later, she took it a step 
further, forming her very own business as the Owner, President and 
Chief Executive Officer of Phylsadar, LLC, where she was able to write 
and promote her work to gain recognition.
Her book includes an open letter to her son, her testimony, petitions to 
Abba Father, side titled poems, poems about deceased people, poems 
about her associates, poems about suicidal thoughts, the inner me 
poetry and poems, poems about companions, inspirational hymns,
ballads and rap songs, and prayers to God. Writing was a great outlet 
for her for it served as a form of therapy.
In writing about her challenges and life experiences, she hopes it will 
help others overcome their own obstacles they are enduring. 
Born in Crisfield, Maryland in 1949, phyllis moved to Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania at the age of 15.
Attending William Penn High School for Girls, she graduated in 1967 in 
the upper fifth of her class. During her time working for the 
Government in Pennsylvania, she served as an income maintenance 
casework supervisor supervising caseworkers who were performing the 
duties of determining eligibility for various programs. She was also an 
intake supervisor working in the application department, ongoing unit 
supervisor, career development worker, district trainer teaching all 
staff members new rules and regulations the Commonwealth wanted 
implemented Before retiring phyllis was working out of class as an 
Assistant District Administrator, supervising her peers. 
Active as a member of The Society Debs Sorority and a lifetime member 
of the American Legion Auxiliary 682, phyllis was married for several 
years before divorcing. She has one son, Saleem El-Amin Ali-Bey, whom 
she writes about in her book. Saleem owns his own business, The Silent 
Brotherhood, Inc. Of America. She also has several grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren who live throughout the country and are an 
absolute joy.
Phyllis who is compassionate and dedicated to helping others through 
her writing, says, “Life is not as hard as it seems. It’s important to set 
goals, manifest your dreams. Let no one tell you what you can’t do. You 
can succeed in whatever you set your mind to.”