From the thrill of live storytelling to the nuances of humor and audience reactions, this episode is all about finding your voice. Writer and performerCarlos Garbiras joins us to share his journey from writing on Medium to taking the stage at Story Slams and comedy open mics. We dive into the process of refining a performance, navigating audience dynamics, and the surprising ways humor lands—or doesn’t—depending on the crowd. Carlos even gives us a live run-through of his latest Story Slam piece, a hilarious and heartfelt tale about the chaos of Christmas parenting.
If you’ve ever thought about stepping up to a mic, testing your storytelling chops, or just want to hear a great conversation about creativity, this one’s for you!
Listen now and get inspired to tell your own story.
Links:
Unequivocally Ambiguous - Humorous Essays:equivocal.me
The Story Frame - Storytelling Lessons: thestoryframe.com
Video of performance: Parenting during the holidays warrants a message from the US Surgeon General.
Medium Essay:One Brown Nation Under God, Indivisible With Libertad, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa Para Todos
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