Story District presents: I Did It for the Story

In this bonus episode, Amy gets to be the guest! She was hosted by the Two Marketing Mom's podcast for an episode on all things storytelling. Amy talks about her journey with Story District, the secrets to a well told story, and how Story District prepares to tap into that power. Take a few moments to fill out our podcast survey here: https://form.jotform.com/241225432709149 Check us out on all social media platforms: @storydistrict Join our mailing list: https://www.storydistrict.org/newsletter Visit us at www.Storydistrict.org

Hannah was raised in a very conservative community and experienced several instances of gender inequality. As an adult she moved to a much more progressive city and finally found the community that she had longed for. One night she and her boyfriend attend a very special event that becomes a little more special than they imagined. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

Jasmine's grandmother is special not just because she is the BEST grandmother, but because she's also a breast cancer survivor. In her youth, Jasmine had a deeply affecting experience with her grandmother while shopping, post-mastectomy, that would shape her life. Sometimes it's not what happens to us, but what happens to the people we love that has the biggest impact. From She Comes First 2023: She Comes First features first-person stories told live in honor of Women’s History Month, our annual celebration of dope women doing dope shit. Get tickets to She Comes First 2024 at: https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/she-comes-first-a-tribute-to-womens-history-month In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

Meet Majdy Fares. Majdy's story spans more than a decade and involves secretive dating, imposing mothers, travel, even civil war re-enactments. His story has everything, and every bit of it revolves around just...one...woman. This is one you won't want to miss. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode we meet Joani Peacock. After 12 long years of enjoying the single life, Joani Peacock takes the stage to tell us about her adventures in the dating game at age 60! In this heartwarming video, Joani relates the ups and downs of her new experiences, proving that it's never too late for a fresh chapter in the story of love. Spend Valentine’s With Story District! Tickets to Worst Date Ever on sale now storydistrict.org/tickets Worst Date Ever: A Valentine’s Day Contest 💔 On February 14, head to the iconic Howard Theatre for “Worst Date Ever.” Witness local daters turn dating mishaps into comedy gold as they share their wildest and worst date stories. Become the judge as the audience votes for the absolute worst date, awarding the coveted Golden Plunger 🪠 . Get ready for a hilarious and entertaining night that proves even the worst dates can become the best stories. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode we catch up with, long-time storyteller Darryl Smith. Darryl shares a true story about a bad date from Story District's Worst Date Ever Contest. In this annual show, we take the sting out of dating to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Now, bad dates happen to good people and Darryl is no exception but this bad date really stinks. Get tickets to Sucker for Love 2024 at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/sucker-for-love-1 Get tickets to Worst Date Ever: A Valentine's Day Contest at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/worst-date-ever-a-contest In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

Get tickets to Sucker for Love 2024 at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/sucker-for-love-1 Get tickets to Worst Date Ever: A Valentine's Day Contest at https://www.storydistrict.org/tickets/worst-date-ever-a-contest In this episode you'll meet Mel Harper. Mel shares a true story as part of Sucker for Love — Story District's annual Valentine's Day tradition of showcasing true stories about the triumphs and challenges of romance and relationships. It has been so popular that it was selected and performed as part of Top Shelf, our showcase of the best stories of the year. This is one for the books. In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode you'll meet Shifa Quraeshi who tells a true story about a date set up for her by her uncle. This guy really is a true stud that her uncle thinks is just perfect for her. Dating isn't easy, but this really could turn out to be her dream man. Listen in to find out! In our third season of the podcast, we bring you I Did It for the Story as part of Story District Presents. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from the host, Amy Saidman, Story District's Executive Director. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on Instagram. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller. Christian Richardson tells a story from his memoir “Tales of A Black Gaysha”. In this one, after a painful experience he has at church, we meet his grandmother. Listen in on a story he calls The Protection of the Church Hat. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In our third season, we bring you I Did It for the Story. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode, we feature one of our most seasoned storytellers. Derek Hills has been telling stories for many years and worn many hats as an integral part of the Story District community. I could not think of a better story to share during Christmas. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In our third season, we bring you I Did It for the Story. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode, we feature another first-time storyteller — Dorothy Matlis. We met Dorothy through our ten year relationship with Sixth & I. Sixth & I is a historic synagogue in Washington DC that hosts author talks, concerts, and community events. In this story, Dorothy shares an experience she had a part of Sixth & I's conversion program. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In the third season, we bring you "I Did It for the Story". All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode, Joe Yonan takes the stage! Joe is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post and author of multiple cookbooks. Joe tells a hilarious recollection of his childhood where at only 8 years old, he makes the culinary discovery of a lifetime….butter. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In our third season, we bring you I Did It for the Story. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode we feature accomplished food writer and pie maker, Cathy Barrow. Cathy shares how in her younger years, she was driven by her interest in Hollywood stars and New York socialites. So when Andy Warhol comes to dinner at her family’s home, this would be her chance to become a star! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In our third season, we bring you I Did It for the Story. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode of 'I Did It for the Story', Amy introduces Kwame Onwuachi, acclaimed chef and author. Kwame shares his astounding journey from selling candy on the subways in New York City to becoming an award-winning chef. Along the way, he encounters influential figures, disappointments, and an invaluable lesson. Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In our third season, we bring you I Did It for the Story. All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

In this episode, we bring you the one and only Carla Hall, the famous celebrity chef, author, and TV personality. Join us in this episode as Carla takes us on a flavorful adventure that connects modern cuisine with her ancestral roots! Story District's podcast brings you hilarious, heartfelt, and thought-provoking true stories told live on the Story District stage. Host Amy Saidman goes behind the scenes with the storytellers to hear more about what it takes to tell a great story. In the third season, we bring you "I Did It for the Story". All new episodes will feature true stories told live on the Story District stage and insights about storytelling from Host and Story District founding director, Amy Saidman. Find out more about Story District shows, classes, consulting, and storytelling opportunities at StoryDistrict.org and follow us @storydistrict on social media. This podcast is produced by Christopher Lee and Amy Saidman. Music by Graceful Movement

This trailer will give you a sneak peek at what's coming in Story District's new season of the podcast, I Did It For The Story (formerly Story District Presents). Tune in each week as Amy Saidman, your host and the director of Story District, introduces you to favorite stories told live from the Story District stage. Get ready for an amazing season of stories about winning, losing, dates gone wrong, taking risks, pushing boundaries, and so much more. Our first four episodes drop on November 15th. Subscribe via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episode weekly. Follow us on Instagram @storydistrict and visit our website

In the final episode of our Seven Deadly Sins series, Mike Kane rides a greyhound bus to South Carolina. Or at least, that's what he wants you to think. Mike Kane is an Emmy-award-winning producer and writer in the DC area. His work has appeared on PBS, Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and more. He has been performing stories on stage for more than seven years and has performed in Story District's Top Shelf show four times. He is currently working on a solo show scheduled to open later this year. Follow him @Mike_Kane_TV Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a great story. Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And don't forget to share us with your friends! Our show is produced by Lizzie Peabody, Ronald Young Jr., Ilana Nevins, Nic Hill, Tim St. Clair, and Jackson Bierfeldt. Episode music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Visit our website, storydistrict.org, to find out about upcoming shows, classes, and performance opportunities.

In this episode, we explore GREED in our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Temptation knocks on Ashok's door and he's left with a choice: to share or not to share? Ashok Ramasubramanian is a professor of mechanical engineering at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a GREAT story. Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And don't forget to share us with your friends! Our show is produced by Lizzie Peabody, Ronald Young Jr., Ilana Nevins, Nic Hill, Tim St. Clair, and Jackson Bierfeldt. Episode music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Visit our website, storydistrict.org, to find out about upcoming shows, classes, and performance opportunities.

You know that moment when you see yourself as other people see you and think...is that ME? Jenny Splitter brings us to the brink in this story of GLUTTONY our series on The Seven Deadly Sins. Jenny Splitter is a food and science writer, as well as Story Director for TBD Immersive, a theatrical experience company based in D.C. Her writing appears in The Washington Post, Slate, New York Magazine, and her immersive collaborations for TBD include In Cabaret We Trust, Cabaret Rising and Legendary. In her spare time, she carves ice sculptures and grows heirloom wheat. Just kidding, she has two kids. Find out more about Jenny: JennySplitter.com & TBDImmersive.com Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a GREAT story. Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And don't forget to share us with your friends! Our show is produced by Lizzie Peabody, Ronald Young Jr., Ilana Nevins, Nic Hill, Tim St. Clair, and Jackson Bierfeldt. Episode music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Visit our website, storydistrict.org, to find out about upcoming shows, classes, and performance opportunities.

In our series on The Seven Deadly Sins, John Tong takes on nature...sort of...in this story of WRATH. John Tong holds the coveted record for the most performances in Story District's Top Shelf, our annual show featuring the best stories of the year. Story District Presents is the podcast for people who love live storytelling. We bring you the best of Story District performances, and get behind-the-scenes with the storytellers to find out what it takes to tell a GREAT story. Follow us @storydistrict on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. And don't forget to share us with your friends! Our show is produced by Lizzie Peabody, Ronald Young Jr., Ilana Nevins, Nic Hill, Tim St. Clair, and Jackson Bierfeldt. Episode music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Visit our website, storydistrict.org, to find out about upcoming shows, classes, and performance opportunities.