In business, storytelling has enabled me to turn complete detractors (I mean, rolling their eyes in meetings) into a company's biggest champions and revenue generators. It's helped me achieve unprecedented employee retention. And most importantly, it's helped me to have honest conversations with my colleagues to identify and solve problems that would have imperiled our company. We know that storytelling is about connection--but more than that, it's about authenticity and building trust.

I learned this firsthand when my personal storytelling took off in 2013, after earning my MBA from Columbia Business School and working as a strategy director. My storytelling led to an invitation to perform at the Apollo, and also empowered me as a startup executive, where I worked with clients to successfully support fundraising to a Series A. As I've honed my unique perspective in both business and storytelling, I have enjoyed opportunities at NPR, the National Cathedral, the Lincoln Theater, Avalon, and more, on top of awards and generous grants. However, while I love the sheer joy of performing, I also love the honor of bringing others' stories to light--and I can't wait to hear yours.