Since 2015, we have served thousands of Midlands based audiences and direct participants (ages 7 to 87) through our Story Slams (virtual and live), podcast, public workshops, Girls Write Camp, Story Swaps, and other community story sharing opportunities like 36 questions at the capital steps. On a bigger picture level, story to create community and increase personal confidence through creative engagement. We use applied arts and storytelling techniques and creative writing / performance experiences in educational settings, personal and organizational development workshops, podcasting, and performance opportunities.