Laura Wexler
HostLaura Wexler is the co-founder and co-producer of The Stoop Storytelling Series, a popular cultural event and podcast in which “ordinary” people share extraordinary true tales about their lives. An expert in personal storytelling, Laura has presented workshops and trainings for organizations, businesses, and individuals since 2006, and has coached more than 3,000 people to tell the true tales of their lives. In addition to her work with The Stoop, Laura is the author of the narrative nonfiction book, Fire in a Canebrake: The Last Mass Lynching in America (Scribner, 2003), as well as nonfiction published in The Washington Post Magazine, The New York Times, and elsewhere. She has developed TV for Amazon Studios and co-created a Virtual Reality film that premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2018. She is a researcher and writer on Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” and is developing several independent projects.
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This week on the podcast, two stories about young women having adventures abroad thanks to their connection to the Peace Corps. -
This week on a special edition of the Stoop Storytelling Series, five stories that uplift LGBTQ+ voices and spotlight the ongoing struggle for equality. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about women setting a brave — and joyful — new course in the wake of sickness and loss. -
This week on the podcast, three stories about young people who make decisions that seem smart at the time but aren’t! -
This week on the podcast, three stories about mere mortals who cross paths with famous dudes. -
This week on the podcast, in honor of Mother’s Day, two stories about moms who get a first-class education from their sons with disabilities. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about boys who’ll do anything — and everything — to get kicked out of boarding school. -
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This week on the podcast, three tales of young women challenging the patriarchy. -
This week on the podcast, two stories about using art to make change.
