Storytelling
Queer Chocolatier's story has had lots of twists and turns since the beginning. I’d love to learn what your QC Story is!
Podcasts are often something I listen to while I’m rolling truffles at the shop (the rest of the time, I’m reliving the 90s). My favorite podcasts are the ones that are engaged in storytelling, and especially those that are told by the storytellers themselves. I’m a big fan of podcasts such as The Moth Radio Hour and Snap Judgment.
More frequently than not, I hear a piece of wisdom from a story that helps me resolve or wrestle with an issue I’m facing at the moment.
Stories matter so much to me.
I’m pretty okay at telling my story, but usually at a basic level. Being near a college campus, I’m asked to do interviews on occasion and I feel like I have a certain script that unfolds pretty readily in those interviews. The story isn’t inauthentic, but it is just the quick-and-easy story that people digest simply.
I love that I own Queer Chocolatier! I love my story! I especially love getting to dive deeper into my story because my story can connect to so many other stories deserving of being told.
The danger in getting deeper into my story is that I'm incredibly likely to burst into tears!
Stories are powerful and I don’t really quite know how to harness the power of mine yet.
Recently, I was the subject of an oral history of Muncie's LGBTQ+ community and it was a meaningful experience to tell my story in-depth and to talk out where I think I and my business fit in the world. It felt like I was closer to harnessing my story, but I still have a ways to go.
But I find it tough being asked the question: “What does your business mean to the community?”
Because that’s your story!
I’m asked that question a lot and I don't have the words to answer it.
I’d love to have your own words sharing your story about what Queer Chocolatier means to you! Some of the podcasts I listen to share little voice clips submitted by listeners and I've borrowed that strategy to collect your messages! You can leave your message here using this SpeakPipe site!
If you’re willing to share your story, it’ll help me better understand how to make QC more sustainable. I want to know what matters to you.
I want to listen to your QC Story!
(while sobbing into my squishy stretchy baby boi, Dorian)!
He tolerates my happy tears (and my sad tears, too)
Storytelling is a gift. And when people ask me how they can help out with Queer Chocolatier, this helps more than you know. Because my story gets tangled up in the day-to-day sometimes and I can lose track of what I’m aiming to do with my business.
I’m looking to glean wisdom from your stories!
Thank you for sharing and being a part of my story!