workshop · keynote

Finding Your Voice

Writing and performance as tools for self-expression.

Everyone has a voice. Most people just haven't been shown how to use it yet.

Sam has spent decades helping students and emerging artists realize they're not bad at writing — they just haven't been shown how to think differently yet. This workshop is about uncovering the voice people already have.

Through writing prompts, performance, and honest feedback, participants leave with something on the page that sounds like them and the confidence to share it.

What the room walks away with

What "voice" actually means — and how to find yours
Moving from imitation to something that's truly you
Using performance to build real confidence
Tools to keep writing after the workshop ends

Rewrite Your Mind

The stories in your head aren't neutral. They're shaping everything. Let's rewrite them.

The Inner Roommate

You live with a voice that narrates your life. It's not always right — and you don't always have to listen.

Creativity Is Survival

This isn't about being "artsy." This is about being human.