Personal Storytelling Class in Portland, Maine

Length: 2 hours
Class Fee: $35

No experience necessary! Turn your life experiences into captivating stories in this hands-on introduction to personal storytelling. You'll learn what makes stories memorable, practice simple but powerful storytelling techniques, and brainstorm the meaningful stories that you want to tell. Whether you're interested in connecting better at work, performing on stage, or reflecting on your life, you'll leave with practical skills, newfound confidence, and concrete ideas for your own stories.

About the instructor:
Micaela Blei, PhD, is an award-winning storyteller, story coach, and story editor. She co-founded The Moth's Education Program, won two Moth GrandSLAMs, and has been featured on This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour, and more. She’s the author of the hit Audible Original memoir, "You Will Not Recognize Your Life," which was released in 2024. She currently teaches storytelling performance at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies and she’s just started learning to play the piano VERY slowly.