Stories have the power to celebrate our individuality, establish common bonds, open minds, move hearts—and also entertain. As part of our “Everyday Love Stories” session, Teresa Willis shares a moving personal story that delivers on all of the above.

Willis began melding writing and performing in the '90s, making her mark in the vibrant LA poetry scene, garnering a Pushcart nomination and a chapbook. Her spoken-word work evolved into a one-person show, Eenie Meanie, an unflinching look at conditioned racism in the well-meaning heart. Teresa has performed her critically acclaimed show in NYC, LA, Edinburgh, Cincinnati and Louisville, and has appeared in many live theatre productions. She also has a thriving Pilates and wellness practice in Louisville, where she lives with her wife, Laura Shine.

This evening of storytelling and music at the Festival of Faiths was curated by Tara Anderson, podcast producer (Ten Percent Happier) and a former MOTH StorySLAM producer. Watch the full session:    • Everyday Love Stories: An Evening of ...  

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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the Festival of Faiths is a nationally acclaimed, multi-day festival that hosts spiritual practitioners, thought leaders and movement makers.

The 2023 Festival of Faiths, Sacred Hearts, Sacred Minds: Embodying Love, celebrated the power of love to cultivate meaningful connections, strengthen communities and transform lives. Festival sessions explored contemporary concerns through the lens of faith and tapped into our unique capacity for love and compassion in order to envision a more loving future.

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