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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
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Story Explorers Salon: Travel & Adventure Stories
Local Economy, 6028 College Ave, Oakland, CA, US## An interactive evening of stories, conversation, and community with Liz Morrison
🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE: https://luma.com/local-x3x6
We're all craving more genuine connection, but talking to strangers can feel intimidating. The Story Explorers Salon makes it easy (and actually fun).
Join Strategic Story Coach Liz Morrison for an interactive evening where we use our own stories to skip the small talk and connect around a shared theme: Travel & Adventure.
The trip that went gloriously off the rails. The stranger who became a lifelong friend. The place that changed how you see the world. Travel can be exciting, awe-inspiring, and occasionally a total disaster.
Together, through playful games, guided prompts, and the chance to share a story with the group, we'll explore the journeys that shaped us.
No storytelling experience needed, and zero pressure to perform. You'll spend most of the evening in small groups swapping stories sparked by creative prompts, with the option to share with the room if the spirit moves you.
About Liz Morrison
Liz Morrison is a Berkeley-based Strategic Story Coach who spent 15 years telling other people's stories for Bravo, the Obama campaign, and Airbnb. Now she helps people at a crossroads, and teams at companies like Deloitte and Pinterest, use their stories to connect to purpose, communicate with confidence, and lead through change. She was named to Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders 500, and her first book, Be a Story Explorer, comes out in 2027.Story Explorers Salon: Travel & Adventure Stories
Friday, September 18
Doors at 6:00 PM
Event starts at 6:30 PM
$10 suggested donation, pay what you want
BYOB welcome.Location:
Local Economy
6028 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE: https://luma.com/local-x3x6
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