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what we do
At The Story Work Collaborative, we believe storytelling is more than a tool—it’s a space.
A space for connection, joy, truth-telling, liberation, and belonging.
Our work spans sectors and communities, meeting people where they are and walking with them as they lead with purpose, own their voice, and create meaningful change.
We believe story is practice. Story is research. Story is expression. Story is culture.
story as practice: where lived experience becomes leadership, learning, and change
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Story-Based Consulting
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Inclusive Culture Strategy
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Leadership + Team Development
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Organizational Narrative Audits
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Story Circle Facilitation
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Dialogue + Brave Space Design
story as research: where inquiry meets identity, culture, and impact
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Narrative + Qualitative Research Design
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Focus Groups, Interviews, Oral Histories
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Story Circle Methodology
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Data Analysis + Sensemaking
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Participatory Research Models
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Story-Based Evaluation
story as expression: where voices rise and stories come to life
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Public Speaking Coaching
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Facilitated Storytelling Experiences
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Intergenerational Story Workshops
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Storytelling for Wellness + Belonging
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Creative Collaborations (with artists, musicians, etc.)
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Event Hosting + Curation
story as culture: for Black voices, intergenerational stories, and cultural liberation
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Community-based storytelling events and workshops
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Cultural storytelling through music, art, wellness, and food
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Oral history + archiving projects
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Intergenerational collaborations
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Apparel and home goods inspired by Black stories
clients we've served
Mayor's Office of
Homeless Services
Led virtual public speaking workshops for members of the unhoused community, integrating poetry and expressive writing to help participants find and amplify their voice.
Calvary Women's Services
Curated and facilitated community story circle experiences for residents to explore and share their stories around intimate topics that impact their sense of identity and belonging during their rehabilitation process.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc,
Davidson County Graduate Chapter:
Curated and facilitated a virtual story circle experience for Black men about identity, value, and purpose.
Top Tier Columbia Gym
Mindful Performance Center Physical Therapy Services
Purpose Coaching and Wellness
Mission Fit Community Youth Gym
Helped clients uncover and shape the core story of their brand—translating lived experiences into values driven messaging and story based marketing strategies designed to deepen audience connection and drive revenue growth.
Interested in working with The Story Work Collaborative? Not sure where to begin?
We offer discovery calls to help you figure out the best starting point.