In the summer of 2019 my dear friend Yvonne Mason introduced me to Jane Grass, an oral storyteller. When Jane shared a story, I was fascinated and wanted more. She suggested I look into the Baden Storytellers' Guild which I did. By mid-2020 the Baden Storytellers' Guild invited me to be a member and I joyously accepted. They remain my storytelling family of origin and I continue to learn and grow through this valuable organization.

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I am also a member of Storytelling Toronto and Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada (SC-CC).

I have completed all of the Storytelling Toronto Core Training requirements.

I am currently studying to be a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.

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In February of 2023, with Judy Caulfield agreeing to be my mentor, The Baden Storytellers' Guild nominated our pairing for the Emerging Storyteller Award and we were selected as a recipient of the award. Together, Judy and I traveled to the conference in Sudbury where I told my version of the story "The Stars In the Sky"

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I have offered one off workshops, workshop series, and individual support for those exploring the art of telling a story aloud from the heart without reading text. 

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I have told stories to audiences of all ages at Seniors' Centres; Retirement Homes; bookstores; libraries; community events; story swaps in person and online; The Palace Theatre in London, ON; online for corporate enrichment; and at private storytelling gatherings. 

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In March 2025, with the support of an SC-CC World Storytelling Day Grant, I hosted the first ever in St. Thomas celebration of this world wide event at Wildflowers Farm. 

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Now, in January 2026, preparations are underway for the second annual St. Thomas World Storytelling Day Celebration. Once again, the celebration will be held at Wildflowers Farm. Save the date for this exciting event featuring local storytellers on the evening of Saturday, March 14.