Owning Wisdom with guest faculty Larry Smith
Tell Me More: Crafting Your Story at Midlife
Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2025 in Santa Fe, USA
Led by: Larry Smith
Financial aid is available. Apply Here.
Unlock your ability to tell captivating stories and succinctly communicate your truth
You have a powerful and compelling story inside you.
And it’s during times of reflection, transition, and reinvention – just like those we experience in midlife – that knowing our stories and having confidence in our ability to communicate them effectively is needed most.
But getting clear on exactly what your personal story is and how best to tell it is often easier said than done.
After all, there’s so much you *could* say… how do you clarify the aspects of your story that matter most and communicate them in a way that resonates with others – especially if you’ve never considered yourself as “a writer”?
By using proven tools that can help you tap into your innate creativity and find the courage and the words that will bring your most impactful truths to life in a way that makes people say, “Tell me more.”
In this powerful storytelling workshop co-facilitated with Six-Word Memoirs creator Larry Smith, you’ll be invited on a deep-dive exploration of your life’s stories and gain proven tools that will increase your capacity for self-expression and empower you to envision and articulate the stories of your next exciting chapter.
What you’ll gain
Through fun and powerful activities designed to unlock your creativity, you will:
You will leave this workshop with a deeper understand of who you are and what matters most – along with powerful tools you can use for the rest of your life to compellingly communicate your stories with others.
Meet your faculty
Larry Smith
Creator of 6-Word Memoirs
Author | Speaker | Editor | Founder of SMITH Magazine
Larry Smith is founder and editor of the personal storytelling community SMITH Magazine and creator of the Six-Word Memoir project, a creative short-form to unlock the essence of who you are and what matters most, along with the bestselling book series based on the project.
An original content innovator, Larry has built his career around inspiring people, young and old, to tell their stories in fresh and enriching ways. Described in Oprah Magazine as “on a quest to spark self-expression in everyone,” his passion is to help people tell stories, individually and in groups, playfully and productively.
Larry is also a contributing editor of ESPN Magazine and has been the articles editor of Men's Journal, executive editor of Yahoo Internet Life, a founding editor of P.O.V., as well an editor at Dave Eggers' Might magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Popular Science, Men's Health, Salon, Slate, and elsewhere.
This workshop is for you if...
You’re looking for a creative and effective way to better understand and express yourself
You want to hone your storytelling skills as a critical tool for connection
You’re letting go of old stories as you enter midlife and are wondering, what’s next?
You’re ready to explore the stories of your next chapter and learn how to compellingly communicate them
You have to tell your story to a new audience – job interviewers or new clients, perhaps? – and want to make sure you capture their attention and interest
You’re eager to gain valuable tools for creativity and self-expression that you will use for the rest of your life
Santa Fe, USA
Rising Circle Ranch
An upscale regenerative ranch featuring traditional Pueblo architecture and spanning nearly 2,600 acres of wildlife, hiking trails in the arroyo, with ancient petroglyphs, and awe-inspiring beauty. Close to historic Santa Fe, an artisan’s mecca.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou
Our identities are all composed of stories — the tough, the terrific, and the tangled. And it’s by sharing our stories that we are able to cultivate deep empathy and understanding and forge meaningful relationships with others.
This workshop is for anyone who wants to tap into storytelling to better understand and express themselves, while honing a critical tool for connection.