In 2015, a friend and mentor in the public speaking group Toastmasters introduced me to The Moth storytelling show. Little did I know that I was about open a door to the world of storytelling. If you follow my blog, you'll see shows I've been tracking since the blog started. I wanted to take a … Continue reading What Happened This Year ?!?! (Shows)
What Happened This Year?!?!
I don't know about you, but I have had quite the year for storytelling. Never mind the places I have gotten to tell stories at. I have met great people in various stages in their storytelling journey. I have enjoyed so many storytelling shows that are entertaining, advocating for causes, raising money for issues, and/or … Continue reading What Happened This Year?!?!
Look Who’s Telling Stories Again!?!?
In December, I'll be out at the following places, seeing if I can FLOP (Find Laughs On Purpose) again. Come on if you can! 2 DecHosting at Carpool Comedy Open micComics come to work on their craft of being funny. I get to take the crowd on the journey with them https://www.facebook.com/events/412661739612032/3 DecSecretly Y'all (Richmond, … Continue reading Look Who’s Telling Stories Again!?!?
Stories of the Holidays!!!
The year is approaching an end, but stories sure don't! After all, it's the holiday season. This is where some of the best stories come from! Stop by a show and take in a story, tell a story, and experience a story. Want your show listed in a monthly blogpost? Send me info about date, … Continue reading Stories of the Holidays!!!
Final Thoughts on Storytelling Podcasts
After completing a dozen or so articles about storytelling podcast, I have only been able to give you a peek into what's available. I haven't finished all of the storytelling podcast I listen to. I haven't gotten into the storytelling podcast people have recommended to me after reading the articles. It sure has been fun … Continue reading Final Thoughts on Storytelling Podcasts
Want a way to thank a veteran today?
On May 8th of this year, it fully dawned on me what I had gotten myself into. That evening, just finished watching The Storytelling Boot Camp 101 class graduation show. Students connected to the military spent weeks, at no cost, learning the art and craft of storytelling. As people mingle and talk, I can feel … Continue reading Want a way to thank a veteran today?
Guess who’s telling stories again!?!?
I am lucky enough to be doing 2 shows and a workshop in Nov. Doing them days apart is a challenge though. If you can make at least one of these shows, I'd love to have you in the crowd! All of these are in DC. See the links for ticket info. 9 NovNick is … Continue reading Guess who’s telling stories again!?!?
Looking for storytellers in Nov and Jan
"Storytelling Night" , a story telling show held in Fredericksburg VA is looking for people to tell stories Nov 8 with the theme "Thankful" and Jan 10 with the theme "Mistakes". The show is free, and the tellers aren't paid. Contact Anette Stjarnhjarta at anettestjarnhjarta@gmail.com for more info.
Storytelling Shows in Nov
What makes me thankful? From 1 Nov to 30 Nov there are 32 storytelling shows on this list! There could be more, but this is all that I could find before posting. What makes me even more thankful is that I am telling stories in 2 of them (along with performing in a standup comedy … Continue reading Storytelling Shows in Nov
Podcast Post: TED Radio Hour
Who doesn't like a good TED Talk, right? And while a number of the best TED talks have stories in them, they are not necessarily stores as a whole. Unless, you listen to the TED Radio Hour Podcast. Hosted by Guy Raz, listeners are treated to a mash up of different talks that are put … Continue reading Podcast Post: TED Radio Hour
Story Telling On Purpose 