Join the Alliance for Collective Action for the next chapter in our signature event series—a community gathering rooted in the transformative power of storytelling. Following our sold-out "Where Do We Go From Here?" event, Stories as Seeds continues our shared journey, this time focusing on story as a strategy for change. From culture to climate, from art to advocacy, we’ll honor the many forms stories take; oral, written, visual, embodied; and how they shape our movements, our policies, and our future. This happy hour event is part cultural celebration, part civic springboard. Stories as Seeds lands at a powerful civic moment, Colorado’s interim legislative session. While the official calendar wraps in May, the quieter summer and fall months are when community voices have the most power to shape what’s next. With bill titles pulled by December, now is the time to cultivate ideas and engage lawmakers. This event will help you sharpen your story into a tool for impact; through op-eds, testimony, and direct engagement with decision-makers. Expect: - Compelling stories from community voices - Facilitated dialogue around narrative, identity, and civic power - Connection + co-creation, with space to reflect and plant seeds together - Light bites + refreshments, because nourishment matters in all forms Tickets to this event are FREE (with a suggested $10 donation), proceeds will be used to support storyteller stipends. We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation, and your generosity helps make that possible. 🌱 Meet Our Featured Storytellers At Stories as Seeds, you’ll connect with a remarkable group of storytellers who bring diverse lived experiences, creative talents, and bold perspectives on how stories can spark change: 🎙️ Rowena Alegría — Narrative strategist, award-winning fiction writer, and cultural preservationist who believes in the power of stories to transform communities and systems. 🎨 Melanie Schambach — Latinx social artist and visual facilitator who creates vibrant, inclusive spaces for dialogue and collective reflection through participatory art. 🎭 Jennifer Caress — Playwright, actor, and poet whose work explores memory, identity, and place with heartfelt creativity rooted in Colorado. 🎤 Joey Brawner — A sharp, quick-witted comedian who masterfully packs impact into every word — proving that comedy under pressure can be just as powerful (and maybe harder!) than testifying before a legislature. 🌻 Together, they’ll offer inspiration, tools, and tangible ways for you to shape your own story for action. Don’t miss this chance to engage with these dynamic voices and leave ready to craft your story for change!