Make less strangers in the world.
Storytelling is a form of resistance. It’s the very best way in to the hard conversations. Front Porch Sessions is not your typical storytelling show. Everyone shows up to tell their story, including the listeners. It’s time to open your hearts, and it’s also time to do the work. You’ll never forget it.
You Are Not Alone:
A Storytelling Event for the Solo & Curious
Friday, July 11 - 7-8:30pm
Kickstand Comedy
1006 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214
Connection. Companionship. Community. It starts with a story.
Join us for a special evening of storytelling that explores what it means to be alone and connected. Four of Portland’s most compelling, single voices take the mic—not to talk about dating apps or heartbreak—but rather to share real, honest, funny, and tender stories about:
Creating community when you're starting from scratch
Becoming comfortable in your own company
Navigating the desire for partnership, friendship, and love
Learning resilience through relationships that didn't work
Taking time to know yourself—and being ready to share that self with someone else
This isn’t a dating event, rather a night for those of us who’ve been solo for a stretch—whether by choice, by circumstance, or by beautiful chaos—and are still standing, still learning, still open. It’s a space for humans—especially those who are single, new to Portland, or simply looking to meet others walking a similar path. Whether you’re seeking connection, community, or just a good story and some friendly faces, you are welcome here.
WHY.
CONNECTION:
Stories connect strangers through what neuroscientists call "empathic transportation" which binds listeners in an intangible but powerful way.
STORY.
IT’S BRAIN FOOD:
A story activates parts in the brain that allows the listener to turn the story into their own ideas and experiences thanks to a process called neural coupling. (Stories bring brains together).
MATTERS.
WARM FUZZIES:
Storytelling is known to increase levels of Oxytocin, a hormone that promotes the feeling of love, bonding and well-being in your body.
TELL.
BE UNDERSTOOD:
Stories help us understand other people and their perspectives.
YOUR.
BE ENGAGED:
65% of our daily conversations are based on storytelling.
STORY.
BE REMEMBERED:
Stories are up to 22 times more memorable than facts and figures alone. The human brain is more engaged by storytelling than by simple logical facts.
Speakers
Shout Outs
“Chris has created an avenue to engage in more intimate exchange of our varied lived experiences. These sessions recognize the tremendous opportunity to lean into one another as we try to create meaning from the texture of suffering, triumph, and every moment in between.”
— Karina España, Storyteller
“Front Porch Sessions was an outlet for me as an aspiring storyteller to share a part of my story. I felt seen, heard, and supported by the audience and the prompts to unpack the session. I’m grateful for this space and the community offered through this platform. Thank you.”
— Kary Youman, Storyteller
“Front Porch Sessions provides what all humans are needing—connection through shared vulnerability. Not sure where Chris gets all these amazing storytellers, but he has a wide network of amazing and powerful people.”
— Drew Holguin, Storyteller
Work with Us
Corporate workshops, private events and one-on-one coaching are available with FPS. Find out more and let’s chat.
