Human stories, shared live.

What if you could borrow a person instead of a book? LSC hosts 30-minute chats with individuals from diverse walks of life. These real, honest, and empathetic conversations give you first-hand experiences of marginalized voices. Get ready to challenge assumptions and break stereotypes through the power of dialogues.

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A small-group dialogue unfolding at a Living Stories Collective event.

01 / JOIN OUR EVENT

Upcoming sessions

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02 / AT EVENT

How It Works

Our process builds connection and empathy through personal storytelling.

Living Book profiles pinned to a blue display board at an event.

STEP 1

Borrow a Living Story

Choose from our collective of real people who volunteer to share their lived experiences - a refugee, a former addict, someone who has experienced homelessness, a person living with disabilities, and more.

STEP 2

Have a Conversation

Engage in a 30-minute open dialogue in a safe, respectful environment where respectful questions are encouraged.

Participants seated around a table during a Living Stories Collective conversation circle.

A Living Book conversation underway at a community event.

Two participants engaged in an intimate Living Book conversation.

A speaker talks with participants seated in a circle during a reflection session.

STEP 3

Question Your Perspective

Return with new insights, changed opinions, and a deeper understanding of experiences different from yours.

03 / FEEDBACK

What People Say

Short quotes plus aggregate event insights from participant forms.

QUOTE · LISTENER

"One such experience I will cherish for the rest of my life."

Participants repeatedly described this about their experience.

QUOTE · LISTENER

"Every story we heard changed our perception of society."

Empathy toward others became the biggest takeaway.

LISTENERS VOICE

What stayed with people

One reflection appeared repeatedly in participant responses.

LISTENER

"Empathy was my biggest takeaway."

Perspective shift

76%

significant

somewhat

Rated 4 or 5 93.0%

WHAT PEOPLE OPENED UP ABOUT

Participants reflected on a diverse set of topics such as current issues, addiction, mental health, gender, LGBTQ+, culture, and everyday social prejudice.

04 / GET INVOLVED