How to Have Hard Conversations and Sit with Discomfort

How to Sit with Discomfort and Have Hard Conversations

In today’s world, we have to be confronting racism, fostering inclusivity, and having hard conversations. One of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal is storytelling. Through the lens of personal experiences and historical contexts, storytelling can bridge divides, open minds, and create lasting societal change. However, genuine storytelling requires not just the…

Love and Loss: How to Have Conversations that Hurt

Experiences of love leave enduring marks on our lives. With love, eventually comes loss. That’s what makes it all the sweeter; the gross impermanence of life amidst love and loss. A great feeling is difficult to express, so we mostly don’t to the fullest extent of our emotions. Or we feel there is perhaps a…

Keep the Conversation Going

Think about your day-to-day conversations with those closest to you. What do they look like? Usually, we ask simple questions that evoke simple responses. Surface questions are important building blocks of conversation, but they can be slightly stalling when it comes to keeping the conversation going. This is where we can incorporate everyday storytelling into…

How to start conversations at family dinners

You know those family/friend/business dinners you’ve been attending or will attend? Yeah, those ones. You might have been nervous/excited/downright ecstatic to go, but found yourself trying to find something to talk about. I’ve got you covered… I proudly present… Fun convo starters that no one expects What’s your favorite joke? Why? Who told it to…

How to Make Holiday Gatherings Into a Precious Storytelling Event

How to Make Holiday Gatherings Into a Storytelling Event

The holidays arrive every year—family gatherings happen, conversations unfold, and then everyone goes home. But what if, between the small talk and meal preparations, you could capture the stories that matter? The ones your grandchildren will want to hear. The traditions that might otherwise fade. The wisdom that deserves to be preserved. Most families experience…