Who We Are

WHY WE EXIST

We are all storytellers.

Not all of us pen novels or write screenplays.

But we are all telling stories through our everyday lives.

Stories of finding our place in the world,

stories of overcoming fears and doubts,

stories of survival and perseverance,

stories of love and loss,

stories of rebirth and redemption.

This begs the question then: What story does your life tell?

What kind of story do you find yourself living in?

Sometimes, we don't always know.

In our search for meaning and purpose, we can get a little lost along the way.

We can wonder if our story even matters, if we even matter.

But what if we were more intentional about the stories we pursued?

What might happen if we went on a journey that helps us better navigate life,

where we’ve been,

where we are,

where we want to go and how we can get there?

How would your life be different if you returned from this journey with greater clarity and direction?

I believe that no one should feel lost in their own story,

which is why I created the Live A Meaningful Story program:

to be your guide towards telling and living your story more meaningfully.

Welcome to All Things Narrative, where your story matters.

What We Believe

You have a right to tell your own stories in your own ways.
The elements of a meaningful story are those which make a fulfilled life.
Identity is shaped by the narratives that influence one’s life.
You are not the problem, problems are problems; people are multi-storied.
We make sense of our lives by telling stories about ourselves to ourselves and others.

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FAQs

All Things Narrative LLC guides you towards telling and living your story more meaningfully. We do this through both personal and professional development coaching, workshops, classes, events, speaking engagements, and our podcast.
We aspire to be a hub for all things that fall under the category of narratives/storytelling. This includes:
- Storytelling through speech, writing, films, and other media
- Narrative Therapy Practices
- Story Analysis & Education
- The role of Storytelling in Religion/Spirituality (particularly in Christianity & Judaism).
Throughout our offerings, you will find diverse ideas from Donald Miller, Viktor Frankl, David Denborough, Michael White, Joseph Campbell, Jonathan Gottschall, C.S. Lewis, the Bible, and many others.
To learn more about our story, please visit our Who We Are page.
Over the last 14 years, I (Derrick) have been teaching in various contexts, including:
- Community Workshops for Adults
- Retreats
- Churches & Youth Ministries
- Afterschool Programs
- Celebrate Recovery for Teens and other Addiction Treatment Centers for Young Adults
- Homeless Shelters
The central theme running through my career has been storytelling, whether it’s teaching people the art of telling their life stories, analyzing fictional stories, or studying the stories of the Bible. My approach to education has always involved creating a safe space for people to share freely about their lives without judgment.
In 2019, I began incorporating Narrative Therapy Practices into my work, leading me to acquire a Master’s in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Dulwich Centre.
In 2020, I was on a team that helped a nonprofit tell their story through a virtual gala that helped raised over $500k.
I have also been awarded and featured in several publications for my work with youth and storytelling.
To learn more, please visit our Meet Our Founder page.
My official title is Narrative Practitioner. However, since most people are unfamiliar with this title, I refer to myself as a Storytelling Coach. I also am considered a teacher, speaker, and podcaster. Ultimately, I am here to be a support and a guide that empowers you to take an active role in your life and the story you want to live in.
To learn more, please visit our Narrative Practices page or read Derrick’s Recommended Reading list.
We offer 2 coaching programs. ‘Live A Meaningful Story’ is our personal development program that’s primarily targeted towards a group (cohort) model, but can be offered 1-on-1 as well.
‘Storytelling for Speakers’ is our professional development program, and is aimed at helping speakers and writers communicate their stories more effectively.
Both programs can be experienced in a group (cohort) or 1-on-1. We offer coaching both in-person (in South Florida) and virtually. Whichever you choose, we will meet together weekly (duration of time determined by number of participants).
Our time together will feature a combination of discussions, activities, and teaching. During the week, I will send you additional resources and check-in with you for accountability.
We first recommend doing a free 30-minute consultation to see if All Things Narrative is a good fit for what you need. So if you are interested in wanting to better communicate and live your story more meaningfully, then definitely reach out to us!
Learn more about our Live A Meaningful Story program and our Storytelling for Speakers program.
If you are interested in coaching sessions a-la-carte for specific projects, please reach out to Derrick.
Whenever a public workshop is available, a link to sign-ups will be posted here on the home page. Otherwise, most of our workshops are done through private bookings with groups. You can inquire about hosting a workshop at your organization, business, church, or community group.
To learn more, please visit our Workshops page.
Our classes are designed to teach storytelling skills and can be adapted to groups of nearly all ages. Our classes are great for youth organizations (schools, homeschools, afterschool programs) and educational institutions (colleges/universities, libraries, community classes, senior assisted living groups).
To learn more, please visit our Classes page.
The Live A Meaningful Story Podcast is free and available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Podcasts, Podbean, and other platforms. It features conversations between me and 3 close friends with different backgrounds as we learn how to navigate life, one film at a time. If you want to learn more about the art of storytelling through examples in fiction, then this is the podcast for you!
To learn more, please visit our Podcast page.