I’m joined by Christopher Donovan, the head of the Providence, Rhode Island chapter of Pecha Kucha (don’t worry – we discuss how to pronounce it during the episode). 

Pecha Kucha is a storytelling device that pairs twenty slides, chocked full of images, within twenty seconds. It’s a race to captivate your audience, all while engaging in visual storytelling and is incredibly fun. Christopher and I also discuss what goes into making a Pecha Kucha, with Maureen having done her first just before the global pandemic put us into lockdown, and Christopher being a regular at hosting and presenting.  

This short-form storytelling format is perfect for sharing small bits of family history. Try it and share it with me. 

The Providence Pecha Kucha chapter has been the longest-running Pecha Kucha chapter in the world, second only to its origin in Japan, while currently on a hiatus, they will return in Spring 2022 with their 150th show. 

 

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Episode 98: Collect Photo Stories with StoryGlory

Episode 132: The Wedding Detectives with Charlotte Sibtain and Cole Moreton

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About My Guest:

Chris Donovan believes that effective storytelling positively transforms the hearts and minds of those around us. With a decade of experience as a stage manager in the performing arts, he stays behind the scenes creating seamless experiences that keep the ’magic‘ in the spotlight, while hiding all of the nitty-gritty details ’behind the curtains‘. Since 2017 he has been the city organizer for the Providence PechaKucha Nights, where members of the community share their stories using the PechaKucha format of 20 images that each last 20 seconds. PechaKucha PVD was named ‘Best Event in Providence, 2020’ by the RI Monthly Readers Poll, and is globally recognized as the second-longest consecutive running PechaKucha Night in the world.

About Maureen Taylor:

Maureen is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identi

I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. 

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