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We are a communication boutique specializing in story and meaning-making through consulting, curated experiences, and research.
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We guide individuals, communities, and organizations through the universal language of storytelling to foster understanding, connection, and positive change.
SERVICES
CONSULTING
WHY CONSULTING
Our clients desire an innovative, thoughtful, and reflective approach. As such, our customized consulting is a collaborative process where we combine creativity, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of knowing how much our stories impact our various roles. We work across all industries, adapting storytelling techniques to suit the unique needs and challenges of each sector.
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HOW WE USE OUR CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOU
While this varies depending on the needs of our client, one thing is always true: sharing our stories is a vulnerable and brave act. It requires a safe space. We support our clients by creating that space and empowering those who enter it with us to explore their lived experiences, understand the meanings they have attached to them, and identify the impact these meanings have on their identities, relationships, and well-being.
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WHAT ARE THE RESULTS
The results of our consulting services include, but are not limited to: help to build inclusive spaces, leaders, and teams; increases employee engagement and satisfaction, facilitate conflict navigation; strengthen interpersonal relationships; builds empathy and connection; inspire innovation and creativity, enhance brand perception; and inform brand strategy.
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CURATED EXPERIENCES
WHY CURATED EXPERIENCES
Our curated story-sharing events create a safe + brave space for individuals to come together to share personal narratives around their lived experiences. While we specialize in facilitated story circles, we host a variety of intimate experiences such as family storytelling events, storytelling open mic's, public speaking through story workshops, and storytelling through wellness + art + music + cuisine collaborations.
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HOW WE USE CURATED EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT YOU
Our intimate events create a sense of community, celebrate the diversity of human experiences, and make room for introspection, liberation, connection, and growth. Storytelling allows individuals to express emotions and experiences, leading to a sense of catharsis and emotional release. Participating in storytelling events also provides individuals with opportunities to develop and enhance their public speaking skills. This can be valuable both personally and professionally.
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WHAT ARE THE RESULTS
Our storytelling events have a multifaceted impact, influencing individuals emotionally, interpersonally, and culturally. Our events serve as a powerful means of communication and can contribute to positive changes at personal, familial, organizational, and societal levels.
RESEARCH
WHY RESEARCH
Storytelling and meaning-making research investigates how our stories shape the way we see the world and contribute to the creation of personal and collective meaning.
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HOW WE USE RESEARCH TO SUPPORT YOU
We employ a variety of qualitative story-based research methods, including story circles, focus groups, oral histories, interviews, narrative analysis, and experimental designs, to meet your desired outcomes.
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WHAT ARE THE RESULTS
Integrating research can be beneficial to any sector. Some of the results include: understanding the human experience; cultural and diversity awareness; effective communication; improved customer relations; the ability to make informed decisions; strategic planning; and continuous, sustainable, improvement.
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STORYTELLING CLIENTS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Amy, Staff Retreat Participant
Shenita's ability to speak truth to power, in such a brave and courageous way, helped to create the safe space the team needed, in order for us to feel empowered to use our own voice. Approaching such a sensitive topic through story, and modeling this by sharing some of her own, really made the difference from other facilitators who have come in and left us in the same space (or worse) before they arrived. Shenita didn't just create the space for us to share our experiences, but she helped us to make meaning of them and explore how they were impacting the way we were showing up in our roles and how we treated each other. What really capped off the day was when she gave us a chance to literally rewrite the negative stories that were preventing us from moving forward. I wrote mine on my sticky note that I revisit daily.
Marguerite, Story Circle Participant
When I first saw Ms. Shenita's face pop up on Zoom, as a 60-year old woman who has lived on the streets and struggled with addiction for most of my life, I didn't think we would have much in common or that I would feel comfortable sharing my life stories with her as the leader. I was also very unfamiliar with story circles and it sounded a bit scary. Little did I know the gem that Ms. Shenita is. She reminded me that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover and to own my stories. She always ended each session by saying how much she learned from us, but I've learned so much from her. She made us feel like a family and I shared stories that I've been carrying for decades, stories that I've never told. I feel free. I needed to get a lot of this out but I needed to hear other people's stories too. This experience will help me stay committed to my road of recovery. We love you, Ms. Shenita.
Chris, Consulting Client
I was really struggling with how to approach having a conversation with my family. Sharing feelings isn't our thing. I also didn't want anyone to feel blamed, shamed, or attacked. When I contacted Dr. Denson, I'll be honest, I had no idea what we needed, I just knew that what we were doing was not working. We needed something very different. After sharing some of my family's challenges, I'll never forget the first question Dr. Denson asked me: "When together, do you think you all feel safe, secure, and seen to be honest with each other?" Sadly, that was an easy no. I never heard of a story circle and I didn't know things like that happen within families. When Shenita facilitated one for us, it allowed us to see each other in a very different light. It also helped that she led it and not me. Approaching conflict through storytelling is transformative for relationships and Dr. Denson's ability to create this space is unmatched. She came in as a stranger and left as one of our own. My family continues to ask when is she coming back to visit!