The Story Booth

One conversation about a turning point that shaped who you’ve become. An experienced moderator. A circle of silent listeners. You bring the story; we bring the space.

Not an interview. A practice in collective presence.

The Booth

Stories told. Stories coming.

Vicki Garlock

185 Doors to Find Myself

Vicki Garlock
She visited 185 places of worship in a single month — and discovered the door she most needed to open was her own.
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Reva
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Rama and Alex
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From Conversation to Ripple

One conversation becomes a story that travels outward.

1

A Story Surfaces

You share or someone nominates you. A curator matches you with an experienced moderator.

2

The Booth Opens

A 45–60 min conversation — storyteller, moderator, and listeners. It begins with silence.

3

Story Takes Shape

A first draft emerges from the transcript. An editor refines it. You approve what rings true.

4

Ripples Travel

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Three Ways In

Every Story Booth is held by three roles — each contributing something different.

The Storyteller

Someone whose life holds a turning point — a moment that shaped who you’ve become. You don’t need to be a writer or prepare anything formal. Just come willing to be known.

“You bring the story; our moderator will help it find its shape.”

The Moderator

Grounded in compassionate presence — you guide the conversation so the storyteller can go deeper. Not extracting content, but holding space for the genuine to emerge.

“A deeply experienced moderator produces a conversation that practically writes itself.”
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The Listener

Your silent, attentive presence shapes the conversation as much as the questions asked. Video on, heart open. 45–60 minutes of deep listening.

“The story is shaped not just by the questions asked, but by the quality of presence in the room.”
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Want to Share Your Turning Point?

Somewhere in your life is a moment too nuanced for a headline, too personal for a stage, and too important to go unshared.

Interested in becoming a Story Booth Moderator? Let us know →

Every person carries a story that could change a room — but most never get told. Story Booth creates the conditions for those stories to surface: no sponsorship, no subtle product, no agenda except love. Everyday heroes share their journeys of inner transformation, held by volunteers whose sole practice is to listen.

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