FGCU Storytelling: Kim Weitkamp ~ Roots of Compassion and Kindness

Schedule

Tue Oct 28 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wasmer Art Gallery / Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL

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Storytelling performance at Florida Gulf Coast University.
About this Event

5:30pm reception with light appetizers.

6pm performance

7pm Q&A

FGCU Storytelling - Performance Artist Event

Kim Weitkamp grew up in Amish Country as the middle child of exhausted parents. Labeled by teachers as high-spirited, uncooperative and too talkative, Kim took those comments and channeled them into a lifetime of high-energy, heartfelt and hilarious artistry. We are better for it.

She is an award winning storyteller, author, singer-songwriter and humorist. After using applied storytelling in her work with adjudicated and at risk youth for 12 years, Kim took a turn onto a different avenue of story and song which led her down the path of full time touring for the last 15 years where she gathered an armload of awards.

She performs regularly at festivals and theaters around the country, has written a well received folk operetta and has been a guest editor and contributor for various publications. Kim's material gets regular airplay on Sirius XM and NPR Affiliate Stations.

She has 8 award winning albums, has produced and/or designed 32 albums for other performers and has hosted a morning show for a DOVE Award winning radio network. She has been honored with leadership and speaking awards for her coaching/speaking work with internationally known companies like Purina, Leibherr, Grifols, and Edward Jones as well as nationally recognized non-profits like, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity and Conflict Resolution Centers. She is ranked as one of the top 20 business coaches in the Columbus, Ohio region by Influence Digest, teaching the power of story to help grow organizations and build teams.

"Story is at the foundation of all I do. Whether I am making an audience laugh, writing a new song or presenting a keynote, story is the springboard for each and every step I take. I share and teach the art of storytelling with great intention. Why? Because I have witnessed, firsthand, its incredible power." ~ Kim Weitkamp

https://www.kimweitkamp.com/

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Wasmer Art Gallery / Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, United States

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