I have to tell you, doing a one-person show has enough ups and downs to last a lifetime. As I take some time to process what to do next with the performance, life goes on. That means back to the firehouse running calls. Back to the classroom teaching. Back to being the official Uber ofContinue reading “Where can you find me next?”
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Where am I Telling Stories and Jokes and Talks with Folks this Month?
The month of May is here! in between working, learning, and taking care of family life, I get to do what I enjoy; telling stories and jokes and talking to folks. Where will it all take place? Here’s the listing for the month of May: 3 May 2024 – I’ll be in Washington, DC atContinue reading “Where am I Telling Stories and Jokes and Talks with Folks this Month?”
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: 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”
Blog Series “Using structure in your story”
Once, while working as a firefighter, the officer was off from work. As the acting officer for the day, I was responsible for getting things done. On a big whiteboard in the office, I listed all the things we had to do for the day. I left for a moment and when I came back,Continue reading “Blog Series “Using structure in your story””
Upcoming Performances in June
Summer is here and there is no shortage of things to do! Whether it’s online or in-person, I have stories and jokes and talks with folks all month. This month I’ll be performing twice with Better Said Than Done (hosting this week, and performing at the end of the month). I’ll also be traveling toContinue reading “Upcoming Performances in June”
Stories, Jokes, and Talks with Folks 