Storytelling and narrative are inherent to who we are and part of what makes us human. From the days of cave paintings, we have used storytelling to help make sense of the world around us. Storytelling is cross-cultural and universal. We all experience the world differently, but we learn to express our experiences in some form of storytelling, in every country, culture, and language.
We are born with infinite creative capabilities, but as we grow and adapt to society around us, we begin to tell ourselves stories in order to fit in, excel, or subvert from the confines in which we are raised, molding ourselves to survive in society’s and culture’s expectations. Most of these stories are unconscious, inhibiting us from living our most fulfilled lives while dumping our negativity in the world around us.
Conscious storytelling, however, takes a different path. It uses the principles and power of storytelling to discover truth. What is our true passion, purpose, and potential as human beings? How do we truly think and feel about ourselves, our lives, and the world around us? What stories do we want to express, and what art do we want to create? How have our previous stories been serving us and the world, and are there ways to tell better stories, more conscious stories, and perhaps make a difference in the world?
Conscious storytelling is a journey of self-discovery and self development. You have found this website because you are somewhere on this journey. You have a burning passion inside of you that you want to express. You have a vision that you want to build. Perhaps you dream of being on the silver screen, or you want to write an award-winning script, or you want to produce that next big-budget TV show. These are all material manifestations of truths buried inside of you, waiting to be born. Whether you are just beginning your journey, or you have years of creative and professional experience behind you, by joining this movement, you will:
– Foster an intimate relationship with yourself, your personal story, and your truths.
– Create believable, engaging, and compelling art from a place of truth.
– Become a steward of humanity.
– Build cross-cultural bridges in our mutual storytelling.
– Move the needle in your career.
– Attract success and abundance as you build your audience.
About the Founder
Originally from upstate New York, USA, Briana began her creative ventures at an early age. She would often engage in imaginative play, performing skits with friends for parents and the neighborhood, participating in youth theater, practicing singing and dance, as well as spending weekends writing stories and drawing. Also exposed to the world at large, she traveled extensively with her parents while homeschooled and participated in seven language immersion programs abroad since the eighth grade, developing French as her second language and Spanish as her third.
Although she earned a BA in French and Environmental Studies from Ithaca College and a MA in French Translation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the acting bug kept biting, and after taking an acting class in college, she decided to move to Los Angeles upon completing her MA to pursue her entertainment career professional. The actress and now producer, writer, and entertainment localization professional strives to bring people together through storytelling.
Co-Leader, African Region Rep
Meet Emmanuel, aka TtED, is a Nigerian Voiceover artist and actor. He began his creative journey at a young age, mimicking iconic voices and excelling in school and church performances. He tried other professions like basketball and surveying but his love for creativity never faded. With a deep, resonant voice, he has collaborated with global brands and expanded into acting and animation voiceover. Emmanuel’s creative journey is marked by his distinctive voice and vision. He continues to grow and evolve, pushing the boundaries of his craft and inspiring others with his talent and dedication.