Satori Shakoor: Visionary Storyteller, Artist & Social Entrepreneur
Satori Shakoor is a dynamic storyteller, multi-disciplinary artist, and social entrepreneur. A 2017 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow, she began her career touring with George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic as a Bride of Funkenstein. She later expanded into acting, comedy, and writing for television.
As a founding member of Toronto’s Obsidian Theatre Company, Satori helped launch Canada’s leading culturally diverse theatre. Since 2011, she’s captivated audiences worldwide as a Moth Mainstage storyteller and host, appearing on PBS, NPR, and top podcasts. She currently hosts Detroit Performs Live for Detroit PBS and emceed the 2024 Kresge Centennial, where President Obama gave the keynote.
She is the founder and Executive Producer of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®, and Executive Director of The Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, using narrative to heal and connect communities. She facilitates storytelling workshops for Duke, University of Michigan, Detroit Zoo, and more, including national events addressing domestic violence.
In 2018, she brought her platform to The Netherlands to address racism affecting refugees. A lifelong learner, Satori holds a degree from Wayne State and has trained at Second City and The Groundlings. Her work continues to inspire global audiences through the transformative power of storytelling.
Get ready for a mind-bending ride onthis episode of Talking with Donato! In S2 Ep 129: "TwistedTruths & Funky Tales," the legendary Satori Shakoor joinsthe show to drop hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening truths from her journeyas a master storyteller, performer, and cultural icon. We get real aboutpersonal growth, creativity, entrepreneurship, and how the power ofstorytelling can unlock resilience, healing, and truth.
This episode is perfect for podcast fans, entrepreneurs, creatives,veterans, and anyone who loves a talk show with substance, soul, andlaughs. Whether you're into comedy, culture, pop entertainment, ormeaningful conversations, Satori’s wisdom and wit will leave you inspiredand entertained. Hosted by Donato — where authenticity meets humor, andwhere every episode is a celebration of human stories, hustle, and heart.
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