Grit: True Stories That Matter

2:30- Entry into storytelling

3:30- Jessica's 7-minute story (world premiere!)

11:30- Repetition

13:00- Focus

15:00- Why this story now

16:00- Attainable goals

17:30- Written piece

19:00- Better Said Than Done

21:00- Women's Storytelling Festival

22:30- Two pro tips

Jessica Robinson, Founder of Better Said Than Done, has performed at such venues as Atlas Performing Arts Center, The National Women's Equality Monument, and The Miracle Theater. Jessica's solo show, "Tech Babies," premiered at Stories in the Round, and her new solo show “Covid and Kids and Zombies” premiered at The Story Space. Jessica has performed at the International Storytelling Festival, on PBS’ “Stories from the Stage,” and as a featured performer in the Women’s Storytelling Festival. Jessica is co-author of Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.

Jessica is a teaching artist, leading classes for individuals, as well as for the Brookings Institution, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Marie Stopes International, George Washington University School of Business, and the World Bank, to name a few.

FLASH (story + improv + courage)

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