Story is how we communicate.


Story is how we make sense of our world. It is how we tell each other who we are, where we come from, what we need, and what we believe. Stories belong to every culture and every age — because they help us say what is otherwise hard to say.
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Story is how we create. 

In the shared experience of story, we create new memories, new meaning, and new relationships. We discover new ways of seeing our world — and each other.​



​Story is how we connect.

​The magic is in the telling. Whether you’ve heard the tale a thousand times or never before, a well-told story carries us somewhere together — into understanding, into reflection, and sometimes, into wonder.
“You could feel the air leave the room.”
— Sheila Arnold, Internationally Renowned Storyteller, after Tama’s performance of Silent Shadows
“Tama tackles significant and difficult themes on political, social, and personal levels. She handles them with aesthetic devices and bold artistic choices that make them immediate and compelling.”
— Dr. Joseph Sobol, Storyteller, Musician, Former Director of Storytelling, East Tennessee State University
“Beautifully and sensitively developed and delivered. All listeners could identify with at least one story.”
— Linda Harris, Board President, International Storytelling Center
“The way the stories connected with the audience moved the experience beyond entertainment into something much richer. Everyone could relate to some part of the journey.”
— Corey Howard, Storyteller, Performer, Producer
“Happy, loving memories seemed to reduce the strain of dealing with grief.”
— Sherry Peters, Former President and Performing Member, Jonesborough Storytellers Guild

Signature Programs

Whispers of the Journey

A Storied Walk With Grief for Hospice and Bereavement Communities
What this program offers
A 45–60 minute guided storytelling experience designed for grief, caregiving, and end-of-life care settings. Through carefully shaped stories rooted in memory, forgiveness, love, and presence, participants are given space to pause, breathe, and feel less alone in the weight of loss.
Who this serves
• Hospice patients, families, and staff
• Bereavement and grief-support groups
• Caregiver support programs
• Faith communities walking with loss
What happens in the room
• 45–60 minute storytelling program
• Optional gentle reflection or discussion
• No one is required to speak or share
• Available in person or live via Zoom

Silent Shadows

Unveiling the Grim Tapestry of Human Trafficking
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What this program offers
​A 45–60 minute guided storytelling experience that brings human trafficking out of the shadows and into compassionate, community awareness. Through stories inspired by real events and shaped into deeply human narratives, participants are invited to witness, reflect, and understand the realities behind this critical issue in a way that statistics and lectures never achieve.
Who this serves
• Community groups and civic organizations
• Schools, colleges, and youth programs (age-appropriate version available)
• Faith communities and mission groups
• Awareness events and advocacy organizations
• Conferences and professional gatherings addressing social issues
What happens in the room
• 45–60 minute storytelling program using truth-rooted narratives
• Guided opportunity for reflection and community conversation
• Delivered with care, dignity, and respect for sensitive material
• Available in person or live via Zoom

Important note for hosts
​These stories are inspired by real events and the lived realities of trafficking survivors. While respectfully presented, the program includes references to violence and human suffering and may be emotionally difficult for some audience members. Hosts are encouraged to consider the readiness of their group and the value of providing space for reflection following the program.
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