#whatshesaidproject

Ok Fine.  

Shannon Ivey finally agreed to tell a story from her pandemic experience.  Beyond being in a statistic of mothers who had job loss due to child care obligations and shifts in the workforce during the pandemic, her realization was a deeply personal one.

Here's she discovered FOR SURE about herself and her kid during the pandemic.

This is our last story of this spring, but we will be back in the fall with a new Story Slam (or something fun).

As always, thank you so much to the South Carolina Arts Commission for supporting me with a Quarterly Artist Grant to support this work.  It means the world.

This Episode with Pamela deals with life and death, grief and wakeup calls.  

She didn't know it, but she is on the pain point of one of the biggest life questions you can be asked.

She's a new storyteller, but her wisdom and advice is expert level.

Enjoy.

Thanks again to South Carolina Arts Commission for their support of Virtual Story Slams!

Jess is a storyteller, theatre artist, and all around creative love bug that brought us a story about hanging out with herself during the pandemic, and what she found out.

Thank you Jess.

We so resonate with this, and promise to work on our nonproductive and really unkind smack talking our brilliant selves.

Thanks to the SC Arts Commisssion for their support of this Spring Virtual Story Slam!

Many years ago, a former SCSU student told me that if I didn't know Mel Trimble, the world wasn't right with her.

Mel Trimble is a multitalented drama therapist (and only one in SC) and certified drama teacher, and an excellent storyteller.

Her story is one you will want to listen to multiple times, so subscribe!

Many many thanks to the @scartscommission for funding this season.

It's big brave work in little nuggets, and I couldn't be prouder to share it with you.

Please follow/subscribe/comment on iTunes to help us get found by more folks just like you!

Jessica is having none of it.

With good reason.

I mean, she WANTED to, then...something broke.

We hear you, Jess.

Thank you for modeling it so...artistically for us.

In our second episode of the Spring 21 Virtual Story Slam focused on women's pandemic realizations, Jessica Green Thonen sends us a CLEAR message (and a really gorgeous reminder).

Thanks from the #whatshesaidproject to the SC ARTS COMMISSION for a Artist Project Support Grant, which is supporting this work.

FMI:  linktr.ee/whatshesaidproject 

In this episode, Kimberly Mathis and I talk about Relationship Anarchy, and how looking at autonomy can be empowering for all folks, whether they are relationship or not! We discuss all sorts of relationships, so if you are allergic to #queer​ or #nontraditional​ coupling, this might not be for you or your kids.  #ra​ #relationshipanarchy​ #autonomy​ #coaching​ #empowering​ #love​ #romantic​ #platonic​ #partners​ #relationship​ #relationships​ #power​ #money

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/0Gj-ZxD5dqI

Caitlin Fisher is back with us!  In this episode, Caitlin covers 5 Myths/5 Questions You Shouldn't ask a Queer Person!   This episode discusses adult themes of relationships, gender, nonbinary, queer, LGBTQ+.  If you are sensitive to these issues, feel free to come back next week.  If you have young children, there is mention of genitalia, sexual preferences, and nontraditional relationships, and therefore is not recommended.

FOR EVERYONE ELSE, though, I offer this episode/this series as a way in.  Ask your questions!  Caitlin will be back once a month in 2021.

Free Mom Hugs Info: freemomhugs.org

My classes on how to be Virtually Awesome: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/christine-gautreaux-and-shannon-ivey-30756609670

We are thrilled to continue these important conversations with smart folks.  This week's episode is a conversation with coach and therapist Kimberly Mathis.  We talk about the difference between coaching and therapy, compassionate goal setting, our Year Compass facebook group, and our upcoming workshops.  SO GOOD.

Find Kimberly at:

www.kimberlymathis.com

@the.liberationcoach

New things are happening in 2021!  This episode is now the #whattheysaidproject, thanks to the astute guidance of our next guest.

Caitlin Fisher is an author, coach and creative.  In this episode we talk all things pronouns, gender, queer coding, millennial, and how not to be a jerk.

Caitlin has agreed to come back monthly, so send us your questions: [email protected]

CW: language, LGBTQ discussions ;)

Find out more about Caitlin and their book:

The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation on Amazon or wherever books are sold online: (bit.ly/GaslightingMillennials)

@CaitlinFisherAuthor on IG and Facebook

@CaitLizFisher on Twitter