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Marginalized Stories Matter
People in power know the power of a good story. They know that a good story, one that is convincing and stirs the emotions (especially...
Jesi Vega
Oct 18, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #5: Your Story's Not a Story
A quick Google search for “what’s the difference between a story and an anecdote?” reveals one of the most common sources of storytelling...
Jesi Vega
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Book Review: "Nervous" by Jen Soriano
My excitement about Global Majority storytelling and storytellers recently inspired me to become a NetGalley* member and further boost...
Jesi Vega
Aug 16, 20233 min read


10 Ways to Build Craft, Inclusion, and Community into Workshops for Global Majority Storytellers
Over the years, I've developed the following principles and practices to support Global Majority writers of color and cultivate spaces...
Jesi Vega
Aug 7, 20232 min read


What Happens in a Storytelling Workshop?
What actually goes on in a storytelling workshop and why you should take one.
Jesi Vega
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #4: Your Story Is Dull
It doesn't always seem like what's happened is exciting enough for a story. But that may just be because you haven't asked the right person.
Jesi Vega
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #3: Your Story's Too Confusing
How can you tell your story when you're not even sure what happened?
Jesi Vega
May 30, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #1 of 10: Your Story Doesn't Matter
The people who attend my storytelling workshops come from a diversity of backgrounds. Some are comfortable speaking in public, some are...
Jesi Vega
May 9, 20232 min read
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