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Linda Gorham: How I Work


One of my most cherished quotes is, “Mrs. Gorham is better than recess!” It’s fair to say, at least from that second grader’s point of view, my storytelling programs are original, unique and loaded with energy. And as a  young man in high school once said, “Hey are you the storyteller who came to our school? Way cool! Great!” Thirteen words from a  seventeen year old are worth their weight in gold.


The feedback I get from my audiences is affirming and inspires me to continue to pursue storytelling as a career.

Hire me and get a committed, exciting partner for your program needs.

  



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What makes me unique?

  • Innovative: I look at folklore and multicultural stories in new and innovative ways.
  • Creative: My personal stories are full of surprises and often poignant.
  • Distinctive: My signature performance “attitude” is memorable.
  • Memorable: I’m known for my trademark gold shoes and colorful outfits.
  • Professional: I respond quickly to requests for information.


What are my goals?


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  • Connection: Trust me; even with 1200 people in the audience, storytelling can be an intimate and engaging experience.

  • Inspiration: My audiences find meaning and insight in my stories; my “Teaching without Preaching” messages are powerful.

  • Education: Many of my stories focus on important character traits such as respect, caring and responsibility. I also have many stories that recount historical events and highlight important people in African American history.

  • Stimulation: My stories inspire dialogue, discussion, and sometimes even debate.

  • Jubilation: Stories help me spread a bit of joy and happiness – there is so much power in words!

What is it like to work with me?

For me, every job is a partnership. You can depend on me to be sensitive to your objectives and to work with you to plan programs that meet your goals. But although my repertoire continues to grow each year and I enjoy taking on new challenges, I won't hesitate to turn down offers that don’t suit me or my style of storytelling. If that happens, perhaps I can suggest other storytellers to you.

On the business side, you can depend on me to respond quickly to your requests and to ensure contracts and materials are sent in a timely manner. I am grateful for my thirteen years of experience in the corporate world. It gave me good training for running my storytelling business.


Click on the following links to find out more about my Programs and Who I Work With.

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Linda Gorham, Professional Storyteller
P.O. Box 6644, Aurora, IL 60598-0644
(630) 851-9415       E-mail: lgorham2@aol.com

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