Inspiring Stories Kernow
About this Event
Join us in Penzance for an unforgettable evening of connection, community and powerful personal story sharing!
🎤 Scroll down for September's line up!!
WHAT TO EXPECT
You’ll hear 3 people share personal stories to spark inspiration, possibility & spread joy. From making bold changes or simple shifts that transform life to discovering a new purpose or passion. The magic is in the pivotal moments they will share with you.
What you experience from each story, is unique to you. This evening is about authenticy, connection and stories that make us human. It isn’t about polished speeches or perfect performances. This is what creates space for something special to unfold. Zoe personally invites and curates the line up each month bringing together a unique mix of voices and experience.
SNAPSHOT
✨Listen to 3 people that live in Cornwall
✨Each share a 15 minute, real life, personal story
✨Opportunity to ask questions
✨Come with friends or solo & meet others
✨New line up each month
🎟️ Book your ticket now and be part of something special …. Inspiring Stories Kernow.
TIMINGS
Doors open: 7.00pm grab a drink at the bar before
Intro & Stories 7.30pm Ballroom
Interval: Drinks, chat & mingle
Stories continue …
Event Ends: 9.30PM Bar stays open so feel free to linger
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, connection or simply a heart-warming night out, it’s the place to be on the first Thursday of every month!
We can’t wait to WELCOME YOU (BACK 😉)
Tickets are non refundable and non-transferable. EventBrite fees are included in the ticket price and as such paid by me the organiser out of the advertised ticket price. If you don't attend for any reason, your ticket price, less fees will be donated to the charity of the month.
Zoe Swan.
Host & Curator, Inspiring Stories LIVE
Jamie Soane (Woody) is a fisherman who lives in Newlyn.
His story title is: The Call of the Sea (Galow An Mor)in Cornish)
Woody will share about his journey from a desk in the Square Mile to the deck of a commercial fishing boat.
A bit about Woody
Before going fishing, Woody spent around a decade working in sales and office-based roles. After being made redundant in 2016, he decided to do something completely different. He travelled to the High Arctic region of northern Norway and worked through the winter skrei cod and king crab seasons.
After the season, he travelled through Europe and eventually ended up back in London. He gained his sea tickets and hitchhiked to Newlyn in March 2017 where he joined the Ajax.
Woody worked 36-hour shifts on deck during the hake season. He quickly caught the fishing bug and moved to Newlyn in 2019. He’s been a full-time commercial fisherman ever since.
He now owns his own small, grassroots commercial fishing boat, where he catches fish using hook and line.
You can find Woody here:
@jamies8s
Harrie Baxter is a freelance documentary maker, interviewer and social media manager. They live in Falmouth.
Their story title is: Unfollow Your Dreams
Harrie was raised to dream big. The question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” was forever circling their mind. At 13 and 6 ft 5” tall they discovered their love of netball and progressed quickly through the ranks to semi pro. Then they fell ill. Taking a year out from sport was the biggest challenge they had ever faced. Taking time to reflect Harrie realised it was time to unfollow that dream and pivot.
Harrie's story is about having the bravery to dive headfirst into their dreams, giving every passion their best shot. And knowing that choosing to step away from a dream didn’t mean they had failed. Because unfollowing your dreams requires as much bravery as chasing them.
A bit about Harrie
Harrie is a freelancer who combines work in documentary filmmaking and interviewing, as well as social media management. They’re a people person through and through & love meeting new people and helping them share their stories.
Harrie lives in Falmouth. Originally from New Zealand, near the crystal blue waters of the Tutukaka Coast. They love sea swimming and have spent the last 2 years exploring Scotland, England and Wales in a van.
You can find Harrie here:
@harriebaxterstudio @harrieebaxter
harriebaxter.co.uk
Tania Couper is a Cornwall based creative & founder of the Cornish Sound Sanctuary.
Her story title is: What If I Was Never Meant to Fit In?
As a creative working in film & TV and initiated as a Sangoma in South Africa, Tania will explore what happened when she stopped trying quite so hard to fit into the life she thought she was supposed to have. And started making room for all the different parts of who she actually is.
A bit about Tania
Tania Couper has spent over 25 years working in hair, wigs and character creation for film and television, becoming part of an Emmy-winning team..
Tania is the founder of the Cornish Sound Sanctuary and is an expert space holder in sound, gongs and immersive experiences.
Her life has also taken her to South Africa, where she trained and initiated as a Sangoma.
Alongside film and sound, she creates wearable art and unusual handmade pieces. She always follows her curiosity, never quite fitting into just one box.
You can find Tania here:
@cornish.sound.sanctuary @tyatyambo
Your Host Zoe Swan @Zoe.Swan Instagram
Zoe Swan lives in Newlyn with her husband Brian and beagles Maltie & Rasmus. She loves Cornwall & is inspired daily by the many and varied stories she hears people share about their lives in the county.
She has 25 years plus of curating events and was previously the co-host of Inspiring Talks Brighton. Zoe is a former, multiple award-winning senior lecturer in law, qualified barrister, kundalini yoga teacher, health coach and holder of closing ceremonies.
Zoe’s believes everyone has a story that can inspire others & that’s why she’s created Inspiring Stories Live. To bring together community through the sharing of authentic personal stories.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 6.00 to GBP 10.00
