Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks Imagine your favorite sports team winning the division 36 times, and the national championship 6 times. Then, the coach writies a book to tell everyone else how he did it. You could use it to be a pro coach … Continue reading Book Review: Storyworthy
Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Storytellers to Help Train Youth in Global Storytelling
Learning Life, an educational nonprofit based in DC, seeks experienced storytellers to help teach storytelling to youth ages 6-18 taking part in a pilot Global Storytelling Challenge. The Challenge will bring together volunteers with lower-income parents and children every other Sunday, 1-4pm, starting in April, at the Arbor View Community Center at 1212 Southern Ave … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity: Seeking Storytellers to Help Train Youth in Global Storytelling
A Story About Home
Looking for DC Storytellers willing to share their stories related to housing in the city. From nightmare slumlords, terrible or fantastic experiences dealing with lenders, being on the verge of eviction/ homelessness, effects on gentrification on your community, buying your first home, and everything in between Contact storytellingonpurpose365@gmail.com to get connected to the person making … Continue reading A Story About Home
My Long Lost Storytelling Aunt
You know what it's like talking to that one cool aunt or cool uncle? They have a way of making you laugh and making you think all with the same words? That's what it like talking with Sheila Arnold. I have seen her live at storytelling shows and over and over again on YouTube. On … Continue reading My Long Lost Storytelling Aunt
A Storytelling Workshop For Your Soul
The question was "Why come out to a storytelling workshop" When she replied "Learning self-compassion.", I knew she understood the true power of storytelling. "She" happens to be Erin Mahone, the creator of the #ifyoucouldseeme project and ReStory Storytelling workshops. Working out of the Richmond, VA area, Erin is also an author and TEDx speaker. … Continue reading A Storytelling Workshop For Your Soul
You Can Learn To Do That?
I didn't know what to expect. I arrive at this place in the middle of Baltimore, running a little late. Once in the building, I walk into a spacious room. I can tell the room is used for some sort of theater production; you can see where the stage, lights, and sound system are positioned. … Continue reading You Can Learn To Do That?
New Year, New Memories, New Stories
The new year is almost here! As you are working on your new year's resolution, you'll need some inspiration. What's more inspiring than a story? From Fredrick and Baltimore MD, to Richmond and Norfolk VA, with many stops in the DC area, come here stories that will get you inspired. Some nights have many choices. … Continue reading New Year, New Memories, New Stories
Shows, Shows, and more Shows!
This week has so many chances to hear storytelling here is the local DC and Northern VA area. I put together all the ones I knew about. So many chances to be lost in story! Here is a quick blurb about each one, and a link to get more info and tickets: Oct … Continue reading Shows, Shows, and more Shows!
What is Storytelling to Me? (Delivery)
The sign reads, "Sale! Up to 75% off!" I've lived long enough to know that there would be catch. My wife and I looked over the items sitting on the sales table. Upon further inspection, we found in small print "on selected items". Shocker. We were nearing the end of the cruise. We scanned the … Continue reading What is Storytelling to Me? (Delivery)
Story Telling On Purpose 