"At Life Science Cares, we know our nonprofit partners have incredible stories. It was great to partner with Stellar to make sure these stories reach and resonate with others as much as they do daily with our team." — Sarah MacDonald, President of Life Science Cares Boston.

“Our storytelling program has become especially popular. In addition to advancing their public speaking skills, participants report a greater sense of belonging in the company. “

"It was a wonderful surprise and acknowledgment of the power of storytelling to bring a community together," said Adler. "Everyone is looking forward to next year's event, this time with a little less trepidation!”

At the end of one of Stellar's storytelling workshops, a man waved the instructor over to the corner of the room. He wanted to thank her for the session while also revealing a bright green, shiny circular object—a chip from Alcoholics Anonymous.

"I'm delivering a speech to celebrate my sobriety journey soon. I wasn't sure how to tell my story, but now, because of this workshop, I feel more confident."

 "I'm here to tell you how important storytelling is," remarked Massachusetts Senator Pat Jehlen while accepting the Arc of Justice award at the 20th-anniversary celebration of the New England Innocence Project (NEIP). In partnership with The Exoneree Network, NEIP fights tirelessly to correct and prevent wrongful convictions.

“It took me a long time to believe my voice and stories were worthy," recalls Lorena. "However, when I started to share them, I discovered a new confidence and purpose. At Stellar, we want to help students experience a similar transformation.'

Some people try telling stories on stage after discovering popular storytelling podcasts. Others are drawn by a personal mission — to raise awareness of causes that are important to them, such as finding a cure for Huntington's disease.