What we’re about
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Humans are storytelling creatures. We’ve evolved to use stories to learn, connect, and empathize. Our stories help us navigate the ups and downs of life. Stories make us who we are.
That’s why when we get together to share and listen to our personal stories, there is magic in the air. As we come into the new phase of life post-COVID, we can all use more spaces to connect deeply with each other while sharing our stories.
The SF Bay Area Storytelling Meetup is a community for people who love the art and science of storytelling, and want to meet fellow storytellers to swap tales and further develop our craft. We are mainly focused on telling true, personal stories. But stories can come in many shapes and sizes, so all people with a passion for exploring the storytelling art form are welcome.
The SF Bay Area Storytelling Meetup is organized by Liz Morrison - a Strategic Storytelling consultant, workshop facilitator, and storytelling event host. Liz is on a mission to help organizations and individuals intentionally shape and share their stories to drive positive change. Her winding storytelling journey includes 15 years producing human-centered content for companies (Airbnb), campaigns (Obama 2012), causes (Idealist.org), and cable (Bravo, NatGeo, Discovery); sharing her own stories on stage at The Moth, Beyond Borders Storytelling, and About Last Night; and using tarot cards to guide introspective coaching sessions for individuals and groups. You can learn more at [lizmorrison.com](https://bit.ly/3uNwPFS) or follow along on Instagram at @LizBMorrison
A few community guidelines:
🗣 Everyone has a powerful story
❤️ This a welcoming and safe space
↔️ Step up, step back (AKA: Challenge yourself to participate. Leave space for others to share as well)
👂 Practice active listening, it’s a gift
🤝 Only offer advice if asked
😀 Have fun!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- SF STORY FEST | Presented by Back Pocket MediaHerbst Theater, San Francisco, CA
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## San Francisco Story Fest
SF Story Fest brings the best stories from our city to one stage.
About the Event:
SF Story Fest brings award-winning journalists, film makers, artists and locals together for a night of performance art and storytelling by and for the people of the Bay Area.Storytellers:
Journalists from KQED, The San Francisco Chronicle, Mother Jones/Reveal, KALW, SF Standard, Bay City News, Mission Local, and Berkeleyside will go behind the scenes of their reporting, inviting readers into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Artists and local raconteurs will also share surprising, hysterical, uniquely Californian stories live on stage.Partners:
SF Story Fest is sponsored by the Knight Foundation with in-kind support from MOAD.## About Back Pocket Media:
Back Pocket Media is a team of journalists, artists, and storytellers who create award-winning live experiences across the country.
For more information, visit storyfest.org
