✨ Dream a Little Dream: A Let Me Tell Ya! Story Swap ✨

Have you ever woken up from a dream so wild, so vivid, that you couldn’t stop thinking about it?What if that dream could become a story—and that story could inspire someone else?

That’s the magic of Let Me Tell Ya!—a monthly gathering where storytelling opens the door to connection, creativity, and a little wonder. This month, we invite you to dream out loud at our next online story swap:

🌙 Theme: “Dream a Little Dream”

📖 What to Expect

Let Me Tell Ya! Story Swap is more than just a storytelling event—it’s a welcoming circle of dreamers, listeners, and storytellers. Whether you're an experienced teller or have never spoken in front of a group, this is a no-pressure space where everyone belongs. Come with a 5- to 7-minute story… or just come to listen.

No judgment. Just stories.

No spotlight. Just connection.

🎤 Special Story: “Hey Abbott!”

As a special treat, Clinton Atwater, founder of Storytelling Connections and recipient of the NSN ORACLE Award for Regional Service and Leadership, will share his story “Hey Abbott!”—a humorous and heartwarming father-son routine that started as a memory and transformed into something deeper about dreams, belief, and the people who cheer us on.

Originally performed at the 2025 National Storytelling Network Conference, this story is a perfect fit for the night’s theme—and will surely spark some dreams of your own.

💬 Why This Night Matters

As founding community member Paul Armstrong beautifully said:

“Sometimes I’ve thought, I have nothing so there’s no point in participating. Fighting off the urge to just skip the night, I come to lend support to others. But there has been a pleasant surprise; the community that has been created is not just a place to share, and listen and support, but it is a place of inspiration. As individuals share, sparks ignite in a cold spirit, and a story that has been little more than an idea emerges. I now understand why J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would meet and discuss what they were working on—it sparked life within them.”

☕ Connection is the Heart of It All

Imagine a virtual campfire where you can laugh, reflect, and rediscover the power of story.Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity. Or just bring your earbuds and listen in.

Whether you share or simply soak it all in, you’ll leave with more than you came with.

📅 Event Details

🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM EST

📍 Location: Zoom (RSVP on Eventbrite to get reminders and help boost event visibility)

🧾 Zoom Info

Meeting ID: 882 4526 3331

Passcode: 601759

🌟 Reserve Your Spot

👉 Click here to RSVP via Eventbrite Seats are limited—don’t miss this magical night of stories and shared dreams.

Let’s celebrate the power of storytelling to awaken, uplift, and connect us.

We can’t wait to hear your dream.