Front Porch Sessions
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.
Recent Storytellers
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Maya Spade
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Valerie Soto
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.
Why Story Matters
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CONNECTION
Stories connect strangers through what neuroscientists call "empathic transportation" which binds listeners in an intangible but powerful way.
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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).
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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 Your Story
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BE UNDERSTOOD
Stories help us understand other people and their perspectives.
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BE ENGAGED
65% of our daily conversations are based on storytelling.
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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.
Our Past 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
Tickets
HomePlate Presents Front Porch Sessions: Creating Community with Strangers
Join us for this virtual event.
Nov 4, 2021 @ 5:30pm
Participate
Got a story? We’re currently booking for:
Spring 2022
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Work with Us
Corporate workshops, private events and one-on-one coaching are available with FPS. Find out more and let’s chat.
