KOREAN ADOPTEE ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
OCTOBER 2025
Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you all. I enjoyed having the chance to talk about how storytelling can serve your personal development and ongoing healing, as well as the mission of KAAG.
I love this quote (—–>) from Modern Love about how our stories connect us all, bringing us out of our isolated, individual experiences, and connecting us to the universal.
Below is a list, in no short or specific order, of places to keep leveling in story work.
Specific to this workshop: I had further thoughts about the differences between story vs. narrative in our discussion yesterday but felt we were on the precipice of falling down a rabbit hole, so kept us going. As I suspected, some research I did today revealed I was correct, which is that stories ultimately fold into or relate to our broader narratives not unlike how objectives relate to goals. Further, I believe that narratives often carry within them pockets of data, conscious or unconscious, about values, grief, etc.
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I would be delighted to continue our new connection.
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As I mentioned, I also produce a monthly storytelling event called Carapace. It’s a great place for you to come out and practice / hone your skills as a storyteller or just listen to some great stories. It takes place on the second Tuesdays of the month at Manuel’s Tavern. However, we’re having a special 15th anniversary show on Friday, November 21 (also at Manuel’s). Facebook | Instagram | Website & Newsletter
In community,
Shannon
LISTEN / WATCH
If you are a podcast junkie like I am, you’re always looking for recommendations. Here are a few of mine!
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Brené Brown’s TED Talks on Vulnerability and Shame, as well as her Netflix special, which is a great summary of her writings and talks.
- Other TED Talks & Videos
ARTICLES
- How Storytelling Style Shapes the Way the Brain Forms Memories
- Why Storytelling Works
- How Storytelling Affects the Brain
- Why Storytelling Will Be the Biggest Business Skill in the Next 5 Years
- Vulnerability as Strength
- Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
- The Two Kinds of Stories We Tell Ourselves
- Appropriate Vulnerability
- Is Storytelling a “Soft Skill”?
BOOKS
These are my favorite books that have to do with the art & brain science of storytelling or related topics.
- Emotional Agility by Susan David
- Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose by Martha Beck
- Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek Murthy
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If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face? by Alan Alda
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Long Story Short by Margot Leitman
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Jo Carson’s Spider Speculations
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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall
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The Myth Gap: What Happens When Evidence and Arguments Aren’t Enough? by Alex Evans
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The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness by Kelli Harding
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Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
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The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships by Julie de Azevedo Hanks
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Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle
- Finding Meaning by David Kessler
- The Storytelling Edge by Shane Snow & Joe Lazauskas