The Story Room May 7th 2024

Overview

The ancient art of storytelling comes to life on the stage when six storytellers from different walks of life share a true and deeply personal story.  

Theme for the evening

"Hidden Gems"

About the night

 Please Note:  Venue will be open from 5.15pm allowing time for you to order a meal and have a drink before the entertainment commences at 7pm sharp. 

About the Venue - Bucketty's Brewing Co, Brookvale

There is so much to learn about Bucketty's and its humble beginnings.  It's a family owned business with much blood, sweat and tears making it what it is today. 

I can't think of a better place for Story Room Aus to call home, after-all beer and stories are like peas in a pod, they just fit perfectly.  

https://www.buckettys.com.au/p... 

The Food

Check out the menu. You certainly won't starve to death while you listen to some great stories. We are however trying to learn how many people might buy meals, as Nick the owner will open the food truck especially for us. 

Check out the menu....https://www.buckettys.com.au/p...

How to get to Bucketty's

The B1 will drop you on Pittwater Road, not far from Warringah Mall.  It is a short walk down Orchard Road to number 26. 

If you drive there is loads of free parking in the surrounding streets of Brookvale. 

Meet the Storytellers (in no particular order)

Clare Edwards

Clare grew up, the youngest of 5 in Liverpool, UK. While her Mum busied herself with the 4 older siblings, Clare managed to spend precious time with her dad, and that’s where her interest in storytelling began. Kevin Edwards was a gifted storyteller and could keep Clare enthralled (and quiet which was a feat in itself!) with his tales of great explorers, fairytales embedded with lessons for life or simply stories that he made up as he went along.    

No different to many, Clare’s life to date has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, stories of which she shares in many of her programs. One of the lasting highs was meeting ‘Jason from Maroochydore’ at a music festival in London, which is how she came to be downunder.  

In her career as a leader in corporate business, Clare experienced first hand the power of story to inform, involve and inspire and she uses metaphor and story in her speaking, training, coaching and facilitation business today, leading workshops nationally and internationally.

In her corporate Storytelling workshops, Clare helps leaders to uncover the stories within and to share them with grace and authenticity. She is the author of ‘A Sprinkling of Magic’ a workbook for communicators and educators that helps people to engage and captivate their audience with inspiring stories and metaphors that give real meaning to their message.

Rob Manning

After a pretty amazing professional career in Telecommunications & IT and at the age of 54 I was diagnosed with end stage liver disease considered terminal within 12 months.  Lasting only 6 before collapsing into a coma due too organ failure and respiratory collapse I spent 2 weeks in a coma. Since recovering from the life saving transplant I have advocated for changes to Organ & Tissue Legislation across Australia with success in 3 states and at a national level. In the last two years I have also won a federal grant to conduct Environmental remediation on Tuggerah Lakes which has resulted in a new unplanned career as the General Manager of SORR Pty Ltd and growing the company to an international market in Oil Spill retention & remediation and cleaning the world one water wat at a time.  I have had a second chance to be a husband to my wife, father to my son and play the sport of Australian Rules again and much more as the result of a loving and compassionate family’s decision to donate their loved ones organs when they had tragically passed.

Simon Feldman

Have you hit a rock bottom in your life? Simon Feldman's rock bottom included lengthy time in jail, after being found guilty of embezzling over $16M. Simon made the decision to own the mistakes of his past and is paving the way for a redeeming future.

Dr Kerstin Pilz

Kerstin Pilz PhD is an author, former academic, TEDx speaker, yoga teacher and retreat leader. Her memoir Loving My Lying, Dying, Cheating Husband, published by Affirm Press in February 2024, is a life-affirming tale of one woman’s search for better ways to love, grieve and forgive. Written with wisdom, humour, and kindness, it appeals to readers of Elizabeth Gilbert and Kathy Lette.

Kerstin grew up in Germany and travelled the world before settling in Australia, where she now calls the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland home. She holds a PhD in Italian literature and spent most of her working life as an academic, teaching European languages and Intercultural Communication, in Australia, Italy, The Maldives and on a floating university campus aboard a cruiseship. She is widely published in her field, including a book on Italo Calvino. Her travel features have appeared in The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald and The New York Times.

Carolyn Swindell

Carolyn Swindell has been a regular on the Sydney stand-up scene since 2019. Her first solo show was shortlisted for Best in Comedy at the 2019 Sydney Fringe Festival and she has since opened for Tom Gleeson and is a sought-after act in clubs around Australia. She has had sold-out seasons of her shows at Sydney Comedy Festival and Sydney Fringe Festival and is the founder and host of the annual Hunters Hill Comedy Gala.

Her first novel, a psychological thriller set on a long-haul flight, is called We Only Want What's Best and was published by Affirm Press in 2023 to critical acclaim. Her writing has appeared in most major publications in Australia as well as internationally. She regularly appears on ABC Radio. In the last two years she has twice been a Finalist for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) prestigious Reg Grundy Award.

Prior to starting comedy, she had a long and successful career in the corporate sector, and has been Senior Advisor to several Government Ministers. Now she is a regular MC and keynote speaker and corporate events, conferences and awards night.

Later this month she will launch a podcast called No Dribble with netball legends Liz Ellis and Catherine Cox.

Elizabeth Jane

Elizabeth Jane is a painter, poet, writer, and author. Last month she released her debut book, “Free and First - Unlocking Your Ultimate Life” Each of Elizabeth’s art pieces within her book are available to purchase through silent auction via her website, elizabethjane.com.au, over the coming months

Elizabeth has four adult children and lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and later qualified as a primary school teacher. She now directs her focus towards her creative talents, through which she hopes to inspire people to live their best life.

An eternal optimist who believes obstacles are opportunities, Elizabeth has always enjoyed uplifting people. Just recently, she has found her true joy in creating, whether interior or landscaping design, painting, poetry, or writing. She believes that creative therapy is the best way to unlock your joy and true potential to live your best life

Because Everyone has a story! 

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