Juliet Wamuyu Macharia is a writer for Story Luck. She met Daniel Andrew Boyd and the Story Luck crew through VolunteerMatch.
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Sep 28 2025
The Story Luck Show Returns Oct 12 with Special Guest Sean Wellington
At Story Luck, we have met hundreds of storytellers, both on our stage, and elsewhere. And let me tell you… Some subjects are more difficult than others. But if there’s one thing we never do, it’s shy away from difficult conversations. The Story Luck show endeavors to use art to bring difficult topics to life. …
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Aug 16 2025
Tag, Run, Survive: Join the Robot Apocalypse in Chicago
Let me let you into my life for a hot minute. One thing I do at Story Luck is reach out to our storytelling features ahead of a show to kinda touch base. And after corresponding back and forth, they almost always say to me, “See you at the show.” And every time like clock-work, …
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Aug 16 2025
Psychologists Can’t Read Minds, But They Tell Good Stories.
I have a confession. When I was younger, I used to think psychologists could read minds. So secretly, I wanted to be friends with one so that they could tell me what other people are thinking. Turns out, psychologists don’t read minds. Their skill is to help you read your own mind. And the key …
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Aug 02 2025
Comedy Meets Storytelling: This Sunday with Ashley Lusk
Ashley Lusk is a bold voice in comedy. And we are honored to have her featuring at The Story Luck Show. 4 Features, 4 open Mic Slots for anyone in Chicago to share a story. Stories are mature, funny & thought provoking. Free if you bring food! But you might be saying to yourself, the …
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Aug 02 2025
Welcoming Kory May: Toastmaster, Storyteller, and Newest Feedback Loop Producer
This show’s line up is full of friends! Those of you who’ve been following Story Luck, have seen Kory May before, as he’s gotten to feature, come hang out as a friend to watch, AND he’s helped co-host. As such, we’re proud to announce, he’s the newest member of the Feedback Loop. As such he’s …
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Aug 02 2025
Meet Dave: Artist, Storyteller, Community Builder
We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Scott to the stage. Dave will be joining us at Theater Wit this Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Here’s a bit about him, in his own words: “I have examined the worlds of mental health and homelessness from the inside out and had a chance to show my discoveries through an …
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Jul 31 2025
The Storyteller’s Handyman: DeWitt C. Williams Headlines Story Luck’s August Show
August 3rd is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join us. This time around, we have the absolute honor of featuring none other than DeWitt C. Williams When we asked DeWitt to send us a bio, he responded: “I’ve never done a bio before.” But hey, there’s a first time …
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Jul 14 2025
How Volunteering at Story Luck Helped Me Find My Voice and My Dream Job
And…. You can too COVID-19 was a huge blow. But if there’s one thing I learned, it’s that the world is one big village, and geographical boundaries don’t bear as much weight as they used to. Before then, I believed you had to physically travel to work or study abroad. Sure, I knew people worked …
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May 14 2025
She’s back! Aviya Kushner returns to The Story Luck Show this June.
We’re beyond excited to welcome back one of our most beloved features—Aviya Kushner, author of The Grammar of God. If you were in the audience the last time she graced our stage, you already know why this is such a big deal. Aviya has that rare gift of weaving the ancient with the immediate, the …
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May 10 2025
Offbeat, Honest, and Unforgettable: Denise McIntosh – June 15th
We say this every time, but we truly mean it: we get the best people. Denise McIntosh is joining our lineup of features on June 15th, and she’s bringing with her the kind of singular voice that leaves a room a little lighter, a little funnier, and a lot more human. Some folks live in …
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