Strategic Storytelling that Creates Connection
At The First Cup Stories, I help individuals, nonprofits, and organizations clarify and share their story with intention so others can connect, understand, and see themselves in it.
Every story begins with a first cup. Together, we use story as a tool to invite people in, challenge assumptions, and move your mission forward.
My work centers on uncovering what matters most and shaping it into a story you can actually use. Whether you’re clarifying your mission, aligning your messaging, or engaging the people who support your work, story becomes the foundation.
How I Can Help
-
Your story is more than what happened — it’s how you invite others into what matters.
I work with you to uncover your core story and shape it in a way that creates connection, understanding, and perspective. This story becomes the foundation for how you communicate, fundraise, and build relationships — internally and externally.
-
A clear story needs a clear path.
I develop communication roadmaps that help you share your vision consistently with different audiences — donors, stakeholders, community members, or partners — while staying grounded in your values and goals.
-
Consistency builds trust.
Together, we define and document your mission, vision, values, messaging pillars, and core description so everyone involved in your work is speaking the same language. This becomes a practical tool you can use across marketing, fundraising, and internal planning.
-
People want to be part of something meaningful.
I help you position donors, partners, and supporters as heroes in the story — inviting them to invest not just financially, but emotionally, in the future you’re building.
-
Story work is best done together.
I facilitate workshops using The First CUP framework and Strategic Storytelling tools to help teams, boards, and leaders uncover their story, reflect on their values, and practice sharing their narrative with confidence.
What Working Together Looks Like
Thoughtful discovery and listening
Clear, documented storytelling tools
Practical guidance you can actually use
A collaborative, human-centered process
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to clarify your story and use it with intention, I’d love to connect.