Stories Move US is where storytelling meets intention, strategy, and impact.
For more than a decade, #whatshesaidproject has helped people discover, develop, and share their stories in ways that honor their experiences and serve their goals.
We believe the power of a story lies not simply in telling it, but in choosing when, how, why, and with whom to share it.
Through coaching, creative collaborations, public storytelling, and community engagement, we explore how personal narratives can shape conversations, challenge assumptions, build connections, and inspire meaningful change.
Because stories do not just move us. They move the world around us.
Message. Identity. Connection. A framework created by Shannon Ivey that turns lived experience into clear, compelling communication that builds trust and drives action.
Clarifying what your story is truly saying — and what it needs to do.
Grounding the story in who you are, not who you think you should be.
Shaping how the story meets its audience and builds trust.
Real projects, growing collections
Partnerships with organizations built around shared story work. In collaboration with WREN (Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network), we provided $3,000 of testifier coaching to increase statehouse coverage on issues affecting South Carolinians.
Inspired Speaking — a public speaking course for professional women, led with Katie Zenger of Zenger Strategies at Femme X, Fall 2022. Strength-based, interactive sessions helping participants find their speaker style, own the stage, and master any speaking scenario.
Hear About the Course →Story development, intentional sharing, and public engagement — tell us what you are building.
