Keynote Speaker and Presenter: Megan Wells
Keynote:
"The Inclusive power of Storytelling"
There is a Way of Story that calls us, urges us, pulls on our jackets, “Tell! Go forth and Tell!” What is this power? How do we channel this energy for the highest good of the most? Including ourselves. Megan Wells will speak on the subtle separations that sometimes limit our reach as tellers. Let us share an inclusive perspective that opens our skills, lifts our listeners, and models a new world.
Performance:
"Happy Endings … stories of love, hope, and beauty"
Megan will kick off our 41st Sharing The Fire gathering with stories of inspiration, hope and ‘Ahhhh!”! Megan can transform a room and take you on journeys in your imagination with her style which is both subtle and dramatic. Please join us - the journey awaits!
Megan Wells is an award-winning and nationally-respected professional storyteller who has enthralled audiences for more than 40 years. This extensive experience has allowed Megan to develop a vast repertoire of engaging stories, including traditional tales, multicultural myths, historical retellings, and some personal stories from her own life. Regardless of the story she's telling, Megan's passion and energy bring the words to life in front of your eyes.
Sunday Performer: Geraldine Buckley
Transformations: Stories of Choices, Change, and Chocolate
Geraldine will regale us with stories in her uniquely genuine and poignant style, with a good dose of humor! She will send us on our way with stories swirling around in our heads as we wrap up the conference and say farewell until next year.
Geraldine Buckley is a British born, internationally known, award-winning storyteller who is primarily known for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Over the last thirty years Geraldine has taught workshops, and performed in conferences, colleges, schools, corporations, prisons and house-concerts in many countries, as far away as New Zealand. She has appeared as a Featured Teller in festivals throughout the US, including multiple times at the National Storytelling Festival and the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. She has worked as a Chaplain at the largest men’s prison in Maryland and now works as a Hospice Chaplain where she helps those close to death, and their families, share their stories. Geraldine, who is frequently heard on Sirius radio, is the recipient of three Gold Awards from Storytelling World. Find out more on her website www.geraldinebuckley.com