Beyond Borders Storytelling

Beyond Borders Storytelling•www.beyondbordersstorytelling.org

Beyond Borders Storytelling features wanderlusting adventurers with a story to tell. Originally founded by three former Peace Corps Volunteers as a way to share stories about living overseas BBS has expanded to now feature stories from anyone. Whether you're building bridges at home or abroad, across cultures or under the same roof, we seek unique perspectives from anyone interested in creating greater understanding through the art of storytelling.

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Episodes

Aparna Jayaraman - A Petty Rivalry

Despite being a very contented B+ student, Aparna engages in a tense rivalry with an overachieving nemesis

Feb 23, 2020•9 min

JP Frary - Fame Shame

JP makes the most of his sad brush with fame.

Feb 23, 2020•13 min

Julie Judd - Jessica Rabbit

Newly divorced and following her dream, Julie takes a 3am red-eye to LA to change her life.

Feb 23, 2020•9 min

Maureen Bogues - Dear Donny

Growing up Maureen wanted to be a famous fabulous singer so she reached out to her idol for some tips.

Feb 23, 2020•10 min

Shinita Garza - I Feel Great

Shinita’s anxiety about deploying for a two-year Peace Corps Volunteer stint in Kenya is made worse by a fellow volunteer-to-be who is a gushing fountain of optimism for their upcoming adventure.

Feb 23, 2020•12 min

Vijay Mehrotra - Role Models

Growing up in Minnesota Vijay often felt like a fish out of water, but at college he finally felt like he had a place and successful role models to lookup to or so he thinks

Feb 23, 2020•11 min

Janet Allen Williams - Don’t Perform

Janet's friends have been telling her for years that they love her stories. This December she finally threw her hat in the ring and joined the Beyond Borders Storytelling lineup for our Gift Story Jam. This was her first time on stage. As she entered the theater that night she was consumed by nervousness, but a last-minute tip changes her perspective and she goes on to nail her debut story, "Bosses Behaving Badly". Janet shares what it was like preparing for her first show, the reaction of her f...

Jan 08, 2020•20 min

Ian Lovejoy - Holiday Irony

At the last story jam I helped produced a few weeks ago, Ian Lovejoy shared the perfect gift giving story about a special present he got his wife one Christmas. So, for everyone who thinks they got the perfect give for a (friend/spouse/family) but are having reservations…. Ian's story is for you. Every year Ian struggles to find a Christmas present for his wife. One year he’s convinced he’s come up with the perfect gift.

Dec 24, 2019•8 min

Mike Sela - Two Of Clubs

Just this week Mike Sela was one of the finalists to perform in the Moth Grand Slam at the Castro Theater. We are sooooo proud, amazed and, awed because in February, on a whim he pitched a story to us about his unique way of making friends. This was his first time on stage but from go had us wrapped around his finger just being himself. Here’s the spark that lit the fire. And if you want to join us on stage, check out our website for details of upcoming storytelling workshops and story jams...

Oct 24, 2019•12 min

Adriana Calambas: The Quest

A woman in search of her dreams at Grace Cathedral cannot seem to fall asleep

Oct 19, 2019•10 min

Adriana Calambas Breaking A Leg

Adriana Calambas was nervous just coming to our workshop. Telling a story scared her on many levels. She’s introverted, quiet and English is her second language to name a few. She never thought she would end up on stage. But last year she did just that. It’s a great story how she faced her fears one step at a time until she was standing behind a mic. You can what her performance on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzHchVEpzAw

Sep 23, 2019•15 min

Corporate Storytelling: Interview with Jeff Frenster

We caught up with Jeff Frenster, one of our corporate clients and later a veteran of our stage, to find out what he thought about Beyond Borders Storytelling's corporate offerings. Here's what he had to say. Interview with Justina Wu

Sep 17, 2019•22 min

Nicky Zhou - I was shy but who cares!

It took Nicky two years but she finally built up the courage to tell a story on stage. Better late than never. Hear what gave Nicky her final push to tell her story at our August Story Jam. Interview By Will Spargur Edited By Will Spargur

Sep 07, 2019•19 min

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