In this episode, I speak with Christine Carlton, president of Australian Storytellers (NSW). It is timely because the biennial Australian Storytelling Conference is in the first week of June 2025. Christine is both a mentor with FEAST and an experienced storyteller who engages with traditional, personal, and impromptu stories.

In this episode, I speak with U.S. storyteller Laura Packer, whose wisdom and experience was inspiring. We discuss a range of things from her early childhood start in storytelling to being mentored, performance, holding integrity, working with your strengths, and boundaries around cultural appropriation. There’s so much in this interview for storytellers at all stages.

In this episode, I speak with Daniel Abercrombie from the Scottish Storytelling Centre, while not a storyteller (yet!), he is one of the behind-the-scenes people who nurture and support storytelling in Scotland. The interview provides invaluable information for people who want to facilitate and curate storytelling events.

In this episode, I speak with English storyteller and Emerson College graduate Marcus Pibworth about his work in his home on the English-Welsh border with men’s and father’s groups. Marcus’ specialisation in this area provides a great insight into how we can niche our offerings in the storytelling spaces.

In this episode, I speak with U.S. storyteller Lucia Luckett-Kelly about her work in storytelling, including the transition into online spaces and creating environments that work for both the teller and the audiences.

In this episode, I speak with Scottish storyteller Donald Smith about his role with TRAC and the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. It’s an interesting discussion which includes a meaningful story at the end.

In this episode I speak with Welsh storyteller Michael Harvey about his work in social storytelling, bridging the divide between English and Welsh and so much more. Michael also generously offers some tips for storytellers regarding gaze, which I found incredibly helpful.

In this episode, I speak with the wonderful and wise Laura Simms about her extensive experience. There is so much in this episode it’s difficult to summarise what we discussed. Needless to say this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, I speak with my Western Australian friend, mentor, and former Steiner teacher Melissa Harvey. Melissa’s work in the energetic spaces and sacred work with stories in groups is inspiring. You’ll find this episode is rich in deep, soulful sacred medicine.

In this episode, I chat with emerging Indian storyteller Kavita Shah who found her path to storytelling through a series of life events but it has always been part of her life. Kavita shares how she weaves stories and her storytelling practice.

In this episode, I speak with Canadian storyteller Brian Walsh who specialises in myth and folktales of Ireland. We are treated to a story early in the episode as well as some rich discussion about Ireland, queer stories, and what is at the heart of storytelling.

In this episode, I speak with Perth (Western Australia) storyteller Brenda Berrisford about her decades of experience in storytelling. Brenda offers lots of wisdom and knowledge and although I’ve never seen her tell, I feel honoured to have shared a wonderful cup of tea with her to chat about her career.

In this episode, I chat with experienced Queensland storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong who shares her early experiences with family stories that helped to ground her in story.

In this interview, I chat with French storyteller and Emerson College graduate, Marion Mary. Marion has developed an experience incorporating dance and story and works with courage through the heart.

In this episode, I speak with Sydney storyteller Donna Jacobs Sife, who shares her inspirational work in building peace through story.

In this episode, I speak with English storyteller Dave Tonge who brings history to life through storytelling across English heritage sites.

In this episode, I speak with my Storytelling Beyond Words classmate Phil Greenwood from Sacred Earth about his work on the land in Sussex, which includes incorporating story into his practice.

In this episode, I speak with former president of Australian Storytellers, Liz Locksley about her work, particularly in the corporate spaces.

In this interview I chat with Victorian storyteller Dee Palanisamy about her work with percussion, in bilingual spaces and international storytelling.

In this episode I chat with storyteller Anna Jarrett and we dive deep into the inner work that storytellers need to do to be authentic.