Category Archives: Storytelling

The Show “Secondary Search” Starts this Weekend!

That’s right, folks! This weekend is the big kickoff! In my show, I will combine comedy and storytelling to tell stories about African Americans in the fire service. There will be three shows, each slightly different as I switch out stories for each show. The show dates are 6, 13, and 27 Apr (Fridays) startingContinue reading “The Show “Secondary Search” Starts this Weekend!”

45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!

Are you in the Washington, DC area in April? If so, I’d love to have you come check out my show during the 25th Artomatic! What is Artomatic? Don’t worry; I asked the same question a few months ago. The simple version is that it’s an art festival that takes over a renovated office buildingContinue reading “45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!”

Save the Date!

Between 20 -23 Feb 2024, the Black Speaker Network will be spotlighting speakers for Black History Month. I get to be one of those speakers! It’s virtual and pre-recorded. Times will be between 6 – 9 PM EST. Stay connected to my blog to find out what time slot I get and how to register.Continue reading “Save the Date!”

Upcoming Events

It’s been a while since I’ve told you all what I’m doing. Trust me when I tell you, there’s always plenty to do. My event schedule is starting to fill up again. I don’t have all the info just yet, but here is what to be on the lookout for: I’m waiting to hear backContinue reading “Upcoming Events”

Upcoming Performances in April

April has arrived, and I get to do 2 awesome events. I’ll perform with Story Extreme next week (10 Apr), talking about Awkward conversations. There is still time to get those tickets. On 22 Apr, I’m excited to announce I’ll be doing my first-ever TEDx talk in Woodbridge, VA. I’ll get to combine comedy, storytelling,Continue reading “Upcoming Performances in April”

Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…”

What I love about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. What I hate about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. How am I supposed to try to know what to do with so many choices? You’re talkingContinue reading “Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…””

Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts

Over the last few weeks, I’m hoping you learned some new things about crafting your story in a way that compels people to listen to your story. We talked about: What story structure is Different types of story structure Some ways to use story structure Story structure goes through all the genres of storytelling. FromContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Final Thoughts”

Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure

With 19 story structures talked about last blog post, there is not a shortage of ways to structure your story. Now the question is “Which one do you use?”. The answer: “It varies. In the time I have been telling stories, I have learned that there are few absolutes. So I’m not going to giveContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure”

Using Structure in Your Story: Different Structures to Consider

Last week, I looked through the list of 25 story structures I found in various places. I’ve narrowed the list I’m sharing to 19. Where I could, I added a video clip of someone explaining the story structure in detail. You should be able to find more videos in case you want to dig aContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Different Structures to Consider”