During our 2 hour events, a curated set of 6 storytellers of all backgrounds tell a true live story about an act of courage that changed them for the better, related to their unique identities. Audience members also participate in facilitated story icebreakers in between storyteller performances, to make meaningful connections with new people. Live polling and surveying occurs during the event to recap the emotional and social impact of the event in real time.

2026 will be the 3rd annual presentation of this event series, which has had 400 attendees, and 50 storytellers to date with incredible reviews, and measurable impact on attendees' perceptions of belonging and connection. Many of these live stories are recorded and republished on our podcast Tell it Proud for further accessibility, preserving cultural knowledge under the threat of erasure, and replays for people who cannot attend the events live.

Events feature storytellers of various marginalized identities across races, gender, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious backgrounds, neurodiversity, and more. They are comedians, writers, entrepreneurs, performers, parents, and every day people. Stories have included topics such as:

• First generation immigrant experiences

• Religious persecution and perseverance

• Overcoming poverty and chasing your dreams

• Parenting and gender identity

• Racial justice

• Navigating grief

• Advocating against abuse

• Disability advocacy

• Reclaiming a passion later in life

• Chosen family and LGBTQIA history

• Finding your passion and taking risks

• Embracing your differences as a strength

• Finding self-love