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Half-Baked Stories: A Workshop on Embracing Imperfection
Ready to uncover the charm in the imperfect? Join Diana Medina, a poet, storyteller, and published author, for a workshop celebrating the beauty of stories in their raw and authentic form. In this 90 min workshop, we will explore the freedom, creativity, and mind-opening experience of sharing stories in their earliest most unpolished drafts. If you are someone who thinks “I don’t like to share stories until they are ready!” then this is a workshop for you. We are all storytellers, and sometimes the most beautiful version of our stories is the first. Come let Diana walk you through the act of leaning into authenticity and imperfection.
Why Dive into Imperfection?
Because that’s where the real magic happens! In the world of storytelling, the first draft is a masterpiece, flaws and all. Let’s break free from perfectionism and celebrate the authenticity of stories in their initial, imperfect state.
Who’s it For?
Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just dipping your toes, this workshop is for you. Embrace imperfection and unlock your storytelling potential in a laid-back and supportive atmosphere.
Soooo…what are you waiting for? Join us.
Ignite your creativity with fun exercises, cultivate seeds of untold stories, and embrace the art of sharing unpolished narratives! Join us and discover the unique charm in the imperfect corners of your mind! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn with Diana Medina and to explore the authenticity in imperfect tales. See you there, storyteller!Â
About the workshop instructor, Diana Medina:
Diana Medina is a first-generation Mexican-American poet and educator born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Her mission in life is to use her gift with words to bring more clarity, compassion, and comic relief to the world. She believes that this is how she will leave the world better than she found it. She’s a seasoned storyteller as well as a published author, with her debut poetry collection, Healing Out Loud, published in 2020. Her work has been featured in Modern Latina Magazine and StoryCenter. She works by day as the Program Director at The Practice Space, a Bay Area nonprofit. By night she is the Founder and Chief Merriment Officer of Off The Clocker, a company that provides poetic interventions for an ever-changing world in the form of events, micro-coaching, consulting services, inspirational merchandise, publications, and performances. Diana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. She is our Story Lab host, a story coach, and storytelling instructor– and one of our all-time favorite storyteller