Creative & Sparkly AF: Turning Life Into Story | with Guest, Storyteller Stephanie Rogers (PT1)

PART 1: Story Jam, Parallel Lives & the Plot Twist That Changes EverythingSome people follow a creative path. Others wander down it with curiosity and a guitar and somehow end up building an entire storytelling universe. That’s more or less what happened to my guest, storyteller, Stephanie Rogers.Stephanie is the founder and creative force behind Story Jam, the Chicago-based storytelling and live music show that transforms true personal stories into vibrant, collaborative performances. Think rock concert meets Ted talk.Stephanie’s creative life has taken many forms. She holds a B.A. in acting from Northwestern University and an M.A. in written communication, and she has worked as an actor, musician, bandleader, writer, teacher, and producer throughout Chicago’s creative scene. She now teaches popular storytelling and writing classes online and in Chicago through Story Jam Studio, helping people find their voices, shape their narratives, and occasionally discover that their childhood trauma is actually excellent material.In this first part of our conversation, we dive into Story Jam, Stephanie’s artistic journey, spirituality, how our creative journeys feel wildly parallel, and the unexpected turning point that reshaped Stephanie’s path. This conversation is deep, amazing and hilar.To learn more about Stepahanie's work and Story Jam, go to: storyjamshow.comThank you for listening! Learn more at suzannsole.comCheck out Suzanne's spiritual and sassy t-shirts at personallyspiritual.com