How do you buy a car without getting screwed? In this episode, we feature a true story by Katy Barrett about how she navigated this process by following - or attempting to follow - the advice of her brother. After the story, we'll hear from Katy's brother and father to get their perspective on the story.

If I Were You with Katy Barrett

In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director.

Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. 

This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman.

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In this bonus episode, Amy sits in the guest chair! She was hosted by the Two Marketing Mom's podcast for an episode on all things storytelling. Amy talks about her journey with Story District, the secrets to a well told story, and how Story District prepares its students to tap into that power.

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Bonus! Storytelling Secrets

Hannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and her boyfriend attend a very special event that becomes a little more special than they imagined.

A Man Walks into a Feminist Dance Party with Hannah Malus

Jasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that has the biggest impact.

From She Comes First 2023: She Comes First features first-person stories told live in honor of Women’s History Month, our annual celebration of dope women doing dope shit.

Get tickets to She Comes First 2024 at: [https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/she-comes-first-a-tribute-to-womens-history-month](https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/she-comes-first-a-tribute-to-womens-history-month)

Cancer is not Contagious with Jasmine Jones

Meet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to miss.

Don't Tell Mom with Majdy Fares

In this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates the ups and downs of her new experiences, proving that it's never too late for a fresh chapter in the story of love.

Spend Valentine’s With Story District! Tickets to Worst Date Ever on sale now storydistrict.org/tickets

Worst Date Ever: A Valentine’s Day Contest 

If I Were You with Katy Barrett

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