Stories From Women and About Women

In celebration of Women’s Suffrage, the following montage provides a glimpse into stories about women shared at our “Taking a Seat at the Table” Storytelling Workshop. This workshop group meets weekly to share stories about overcoming obstacles.

Please enjoy stories and poems from:

Alyce Smith Cooper - Ancestral Storyteller and California Arts Council Legacy Fellow

Starla Lewis - Mesa College Professor and 2015 Inductee to Women’s Hall of Fame

Lisa Cardoza - President of American River College

Elaine Kelliher - Award-winning author - Do You Think I Cried Too Long

Buddy Jones - Retired General Contractor, founder of Visalia Community Drumming Circle

Wendell Stamps - Triathlete, retired general contractor, musician, social worker

Naya Arbiter - Co-Founder of Amity Foundation, clinician, teacher, trainer

Taking a Seat at the Table - Inspiring Equity Through Storytelling

Welcome to the place we invite people to share stories of how they attained or were given an opportunity to take a seat at the table. As you will see, we mix articles about nationally-known figures with stories from our workshop participants. During our workshops, everyone is challenged to practice turning an interesting experience into a great story. Please take time to review their articles. You may find a story that inspires or informs your future ambitions. If you are interested in honing your storytelling skills: CLICK BELOW

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