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Hone your authentic voice through storytelling
Yeah, it’s a lot easier said than done. What if you struggle to find the confidence?
That’s where we got you.
Our Storytelling Circle is a small group experience inspired by the coaching that goes into every You Had Me at Black episode. Over the course of six weeks, you will develop, perform and record a true-life story, honing your authentic voice and self-expression along the way.
At the end, you’ll leave with a recording of your story as a personal keepsake, storytelling skills to shape your narrative with clarity and purpose, and membership into our community of storytelling alumni.
Pricing That Meets You Where You Are
We use a sliding scale pricing model to make this journey accessible while sustaining our community-driven work.
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No matter which tier you choose, you’ll receive the same transformative experience. We will never ask you to disclose your finances. Payment plans are available for all tiers. Learn about what your investment covers.
Need more support? Let's talk.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE CIRCLE
SMALL GROUP, BIG GROWTH
Six weeks of small-group sessions (4-5 participants)
FOR US, BY US
Designed for Black folks of all genders
YOUR MOMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
End the program with a virtual performance for friends and family.
A KEEPSAKE TO REMEMBER
Your story will be recorded - something to own, revisit, and share.
STORYTELLING FOR EVERY SPACE
Fundamentals you can use in work, life, and creativity.
LEARN BY DOING
Practice and feedback in every session.
CONTINUOUS CONNECTION
Membership to our alumni community and curated events + opportunities
TRUSTED AND PROVEN
The same fine-tuned process behind every episode of our podcast, You Had Me at Black.
Our Trusted Process
Refined working with 100+ storytellers on our award-winning podcast.
Week | Focus |
|---|---|
Week 1 | Storytelling Fundamentals:
The journey begins with the fundamentals of a good story. |
Week 2 | Memory Mining:
Memory mining to practice reflection and identify stories from our past. |
Week 3 | Getting to Your Senses:
Explore how to use your senses to tell a compelling story. |
Week 4 | All in Your Feelings:
Practice using emotions and feelings to build connection with listeners. |
Week 5 | Time to Deliver:
Get comfortable delivering your story for an audience. |
Week 6 | Your Story Debut
Perform: your story for your friends and family. |
DISCOVER YOU HAD ME AT BLACK
We launched in 2016 as a groundbreaking podcast and live story hour with the mission to reclaim the Black narrative and inspire people to embrace their unique stories. Our award-winning series has reimagined the art of oral tradition and pioneered a fresh format for the podcast industry.
Most importantly, we established a new standard for Black storytelling by prioritizing care, nuance, authenticity, honesty, and expansiveness. Today, we are an independent storytelling studio, publishing platform, and global community.
