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An evening of live storytelling, the Des Moines Storytellers Project features community members coached by Des Moines Register journalists taking the mic to tell true, first-person stories.
We believe everyone HAS a story and everyone CAN tell that story.
Learn more at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
- 345 - Deborah Svec-Carstens: How I built community through tragedy
Deborah Svec-Carstens found herself by being vulnerable with a tight-knit community in a foreign country after an assault.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 344 - Kenny Gaskin : How I help students find their voice as a Black teacher in Iowa
Kenny Gaskin spent his childhood looking up to his teachers. Now he's a teacher with DMPS inspiring students and building a classroom community.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 343 - Jordan Brooks: How I use art to inspire and build a community
Jordan Brooks felt like he didn't belong — until he discovered art. Now he uses it to help others build their communities.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 342 - Erlin Kakkanad: My son's curiosity about skin color helped me embrace myself
Erlin Kakkanad wasn't embracing her true self when her son asked an innocent question: "Mama, why am I brown?" It led to a long journey of discovery.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 341 - Jim Sayers: How volunteering at an Iowa prison helped me build a community
Jim Sayers entered an Iowa prison thinking every inmate was the same. He left with a close-knit community.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Community" on Feb. 27, 2024 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 340 - Louise O'Donnell: As the oldest of 13 siblings, I know a lot about family
From homemade school clothes to weekly chore lists, Louise O'Donnell's parents showed their 13 children what it was like to put family first.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Family" on Oct. 24, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 339 - Ehsan Shaban: How an Afghan refugee found solace from a family in Iowa
Ehsan Shaban found family in Iowa when he fled the war in Afghanistan. They were refugees themselves.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Family" on Oct. 24, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 338 - Luisita McBurney: How I built my family in Des Moines after moving from the Philippines
Luisita McBurney found herself alone after arriving in the U.S. So she created the Filipino American Society so other immigrants wouldn't feel stuck
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Family" on Oct. 24, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 337 - Sonya Jackson: How my trailblazing grandma and great aunt shaped my life
Sonya Jackson's great aunt Lulu was the first Black woman in Iowa to earn a Ph.D. What lessons she and her grandmother taught her growing up.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Family" on Oct. 24, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 336 - Sam Blum: How I found family in crowds at metal concerts
Sam Blum always felt like an outcast, until he found others like him at metal shows across Iowa and the world.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Family" on Oct. 24, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 333 - Monica Leo: What a trip behind the Iron Curtain taught me about our similarities and differences
Monica Leo was part of the only Western puppeteer troupe to be invited to East Berlin in the '80s, where she learned maybe we're more alike than we are different.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 332 - Keith Knapp: How I left Argentina just minutes before COVID-19 shuts country's borders
It wasn't clear that Keith Knapp would make it out of Argentina before the country closed its borders at midnight. He had just minutes to spare.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 331 - Olesya Holker: A life of travel led this Russian migrant to her husband in Las Vegas and later, Iowa
Olesya Holker started traveling as a child with her mother, a Russian actress. Her most notable trip started in Las Vegas and eventually led to Iowa.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 330 - Shir Agha Safi: A child of war, I fled Afghanistan to Iowa for a better life.
Shir Agha Safi grew up around war and later fought in the Afghan National Army. Now he's fighting to help other refugees in Iowa live good lives.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 329 - Susan Sims: How I traveled through communist China with $200, a jar of peanut butter and 2 rolls of film
Susan Sims wanted to see the real China after studying in Taiwan in 1986, though she didn't have much but the clothes on her back. A hilarious adventure ensued.
Susan told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 328 - Sarah Trone Garriott: My first wedding was for a pair of satanists. What it taught me about love
Sarah Trone Garriott realized her first impressions of a couple she helped marry while an intern Lutheran minister were wrong. How scripture helped her realize that.
Sarah told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Love” on Feb. 14, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 327 - Sam Freese: How I learned to love myself when faced with my husband's criminal charges
Years of therapy and self love led to a new life for Sam Freese after their husband, who had increasingly become withdrawn, was criminally charged.
Sam told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Love” on Feb. 14, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 326 - Anissa Deay: As a marriage becomes complicated, I lean on 'no man left behind'
As a wife of a man 20 years older, Anissa Deay is moving from partner to caretaker and learning about the complications that come with it.
Anissa told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Love” on Feb. 14, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 325 - Patrick J. Kearney: Small acts of love defined my relationship with my mother and her MS
From his mother walking up a flight of steps to see him in a play, to his father getting her out of bed each day: How love defined a relationship with illness.
Patrick told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Love” on Feb. 14, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 324 - Dan Douglas: How I found love nearly 9,000 away in Botswana
Dan Douglas first met his wife 52 years ago when he served in Botswana for the Peace Corps.
Dan told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Love” on Feb. 14, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 - 323 - Guillermo Romano Ibarra: A debilitating bike crash emphasized the importance of a lasting friendship
Guillermo Romano Ibarra's friend, Justin, was there for him in ways he couldn't anticipate when he was seriously injured in a crash.
Guillermo told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Generosity” on Dec. 13, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 322 - Yenny Soley: Seeking political asylum, I had nothing in Iowa. Until I met two 'American moms'
Yenny Soley felt alone coming to the U.S. from Venezuela. The kindness of two strangers that would become like family helped turn her life around.
Yenny told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Generosity” on Dec. 13, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 321 - Rusty Johnson: As a lifelong foster child, I leaned on the kindness of others to make it through
Rusty Johnson couldn't have survived without the help of his many foster parents, teachers, neighbors and others who supported him along the way.
Rusty told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Generosity” on Dec. 13, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 320 - Stevie Lang: The kindness of a friend led me to therapy, and a life forever changed
A friend helped pay for Stevie Lang's therapy, which put her on a new path in life.
Stevie told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Generosity” on Dec. 13, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 319 - Patsy Shors: A car ride from a stranger leads to a lifelong lesson in generosity
Patsy Shors was out on her brother's paper route when a stranger offered them a ride. The mysterious woman ended up giving them hundreds of dollars in cash.
Patsy told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Generosity” on Dec. 13, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 318 - Billy Weathers: I have an obsession — Becoming the best artist and person I can be.
Billy Weathers, also known as B.WELL, the artist and philanthropist will not compromise until his vision is realized. But his obsession stems beyond that.
Billy told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Obsessions" on Oct. 25, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 317 - Cody Goodwin: How an Iowa journalist fell back in love with wrestling
Cody Goodwin lived and breathed wrestling for 14 years — but he hated it. Now an award-winning journalist at the Des Moines Register, he's fallen back in love with the sport.
Cody told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Obsessions" on Oct. 25, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
You can follow his reporting at DesMoinesRegister.com.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 316 - Tim Johnson: A near-death experience led me to an obsession with feeding the world
Tim Johnson made it his mission to let no Iowan go hungry. His life's calling came after he nearly drowned in Puerto Rico.
Tim told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Obsessions" on Oct. 25, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 315 - Julie Burtnette: How I used imagination during tough times in life
From an imaginary duck friend named Bego to a children's museum — How Julie Burtnette's imagination has added magic to her life.
Julie told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's “Obsessions" on Oct. 25, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 314 - Randy Brown: How a coach found new purpose after federal prison
It took a two-year stay in federal prison for Randy Brown to turn his life around — for the better.
Warning: This story includes discussion of addiction, the death of children and sexual offenses.
Randy told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Bad Advice" on Aug. 30, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 313 - Rick Kievits: I took advice that was too good to be true — and was deported.
Rick Kievits was determined to stay in the United States after a year studying abroad. But he took bad advice that led to a visa denial.
Rick told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Bad Advice" on Aug. 30, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 312 - Julie Gammack: Why I left my longtime job and the lessons I learned along the way
At 40, Julie Gammack was craving something new. So despite her friends' advice, she left her longtime job — only to have it fall apart 6 weeks later.
Julie told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Bad Advice" on Aug. 30, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 311 - Kiranmai Yarlagadda: How I overcame shyness and insecurity to fight for my daughter — and myself
Kiranmai Yarlagadda was taught to keep all emotions to herself, leading to shyness and insecurity. But she overcame that with the help of her daughter.
Kiranmai told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Bad Advice" on Aug. 30, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 310 - Galit Freylack: How a parental kidnapping led to decades of listening to my own bad advice
Gality Levy Freylack knew she should have said no when her father asked to take a secret trip to visit her grandparents in Tel Aviv. Following the trip she spent decades listening to bad advice.
Galit told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Bad Advice" on Aug. 30, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 309 - Brenda McGuire: Love unexpected
It took three trips around the world for Brenda McGuire to find the love of her life — a man she could have met in Des Moines.
Brenda told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Voyages" on June 14, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 308 - Akwi Nji: Coming home
Akwi Nji found herself on a plane back to Africa after her father's sudden death. She feared the distance with family she hadn't seen for two decades.
Akwi told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Voyages" on June 14, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 307 - Erik Domingue: Finding a new connection
Erik Dominguez' life in Tucson was awkward and hard. So when he was called back to a conference there, he dreaded what the visit would dredge up.
Erik told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Voyages" on June 14, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 306 - Coral Thede: The Master Manifestor:
When Coral Thede's father died, she traveled the world to find peace and a new outlook on life.
Coral told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Voyages" on June 14, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 305 - Robert Warren: From a crowded car to a rundown fishing lodge
What was supposed to be a picturesque family vacation turned into one wild ride for Robert Warren. Think a packed car, contraband cigarettes and a tiny fishing lodge.
Robert told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Voyages" on June 14, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 304 - Tony Dahlman: A birthday call from Saddam
Every year Tony Dahlman gets a call on his birthday from Saddam Hussein. He shares the backstory and how this tradition showcases an act of familial love.
Tony told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Growing Up" on April 26, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Sun, 08 May 2022 - 303 - Aymi Paradise-Flores: Paving the way
How one Iowan made the bold move to join her small-town boys’ wrestling team and helped pave the way for generations of female athletes to come.
Aymi told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Growing Up" on April 26, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Sat, 07 May 2022 - 302 - Jim Ramm: Embracing forgiveness as a Japanese American
Jim Ramm grew up as a half-Asian boy in the Midwest. He shares how he embraced forgiveness after hearing negative stereotypes about his Japanese culture throughout his childhood.
Jim told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Growing Up" on April 26, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Sat, 07 May 2022 - 301 - Jeff Clothier: Learning from heartbreak
Jeff Clothier shares how a sabotaged prom date turned into a lifelong friendship.
Jeff told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Growing Up" on April 26, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 300 - Blake Carlson: How Grandma’s eccentricities taught this Iowan to embrace his disability
Blake Carlson's grandma "never really grew up." He tells how her eccentricities helped him to embrace his disability.
Blake told this story during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Growing Up" on April 26, 2022 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
Fri, 06 May 2022 - 299 - Maria Reveiz: Navigating life’s changes with deep breathsTue, 14 Sep 2021
- 298 - Allen Juneau: Finding my voiceTue, 14 Sep 2021
- 297 - Jodi Buchan: Walking my way to forgivenessTue, 14 Sep 2021
- 296 - Jess Severe: Becoming my own advocateTue, 14 Sep 2021
- 295 - Charles Brewton: I’m more than my recordTue, 14 Sep 2021
- 294 - Chad Elliott: From heartache to inspirationWed, 23 Feb 2022
- 293 - David Grieser: Following his heartWed, 23 Feb 2022
- 292 - Lea Collins: Brick-by-brickWed, 23 Feb 2022
- 291 - Linh Ta: Too American or too Asian?Wed, 23 Feb 2022
- 290 - Preshia Paulding: How one Iowan found out the hard wayWed, 23 Feb 2022
- 289 - Sandra Rohrer: The power of letting goSun, 27 Oct 2019
- 288 - Chad Elliott: The great train depot robberySun, 27 Oct 2019
- 287 - Rachel Corpus: Becoming an angel communicatorSun, 27 Oct 2019
- 286 - Suzanne Volkmer - Jones: If these houses could talkSun, 27 Oct 2019
- 285 - Andy Wilson: Finding a way to healMon, 17 Jun 2019
- 284 - Patti Wachtendorf: Spiders, ladybugs and convictsMon, 17 Jun 2019
- 283 - Kelly Buffalo-Quinn: Tribal Baby BattleMon, 17 Jun 2019
- 282 - Sheree Clark: Raw. Vegan. Meat.Mon, 17 Jun 2019
- 281 - Kylique Lipscombe: Persevering with basketballMon, 17 Jun 2019
- 280 - Ryan Siskow: Coming homeSun, 16 Jun 2019
- 279 - Alex Saunders - Climbing El CapitanWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 278 - Dan Grinstead - Non-traditional soldierWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 277 - Kat Darling - Amazing GraceWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 276 - Erin Sears - Alaska, the last frontierWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 275 - Grace Htee - Living in WonderlandWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 274 - Chad Taylor - Stranded in InuvikWed, 24 Apr 2019
- 273 - Pete Holmgren - Modern HeartbreakTue, 12 Feb 2019
- 272 - Antoinette Stevens - My first love is meTue, 12 Feb 2019
- 271 - Lindsey Braun - "Don't ***k the flock."Tue, 12 Feb 2019
- 270 - Ryan Moon - Crossing the AisleTue, 12 Feb 2019
- 269 - Sumitra Red Wing - Finding love in the face of adversityTue, 12 Feb 2019
- 268 - Brian Lenz: 45 years later, coming out as a Vietnam veteranSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 267 - James Suong: From refuge to soldierSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 266 - Jodi Marti: Crossing cultures in AfghanistanSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 265 - Larry Wohlgemuth: Bootcamp shenanigansSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 264 - Miranda Pleggenkuhle: Sisters, soldiers, strongerSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 263 - Sara Maniscalco Robinson: How I came to share veteran storiesSun, 09 Dec 2018
- 262 - Kay Graham: Maybe this is why they call it “deadheading.”Fri, 21 Sep 2018
- 261 - Amar Sinha: ‘Four legs of the chair’Fri, 21 Sep 2018
- 260 - Craig VandeVenter: Remembering namesFri, 21 Sep 2018
- 259 - Matt Glenn: 'Support takes work'Fri, 21 Sep 2018
- 258 - Jovan Johnson: ‘A door in the foundation’Fri, 21 Sep 2018
- 257 - Colleen Kelly Powell: Why I knocked on my brother’s doorFri, 21 Sep 2018
- 151 - Richard Dedor: Turning four losses into joyWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 150 - Andrea Love: Learning to roll with itWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 149 - Joany Yi: AmenWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 148 - Dick Deming: Crashing into a transformationWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 147 - Anna Larson: A girl and her griefWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 146 - Erin Kiernan: 16 and pregnant. 30 and infertileWed, 26 Feb 2020
- 145 - Ann Wright: Christmas Girls Night OutSun, 15 Dec 2019
- 144 - Cynthia Hunafa: Celebrating KwanzaaSun, 15 Dec 2019
- 143 - Oscar Rosales: From San Salvador to Cedar RapidsSun, 15 Dec 2019
- 142 - Elizabeth Balcarcel: Converging ChristmasesSun, 15 Dec 2019
- 141 - Sue Woods: Lies Ministers Tell YouSun, 15 Dec 2019
- 140 - Amanda McCurley: Ghostly encountersSun, 27 Oct 2019
- 139 - Sadagat Aliyeva: Finding PipSun, 27 Oct 2019
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