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Meet the 2019 Cast of Every Family’s Got One
Meet the 2019 Cast of Every Family’s Got One

Meet the 2019 Cast of Every Family’s Got One

By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel Once again, we have an amazing lineup for this year’s Every Family’s Got One show! The 2019 cast is... an exciting mix of storytellers – from Moth story-slam winners, to accomplished authors & writers, to college professors & lawyers – each sharing a captivating true story about their family. I’m overjoyed to be hosting the evening with this talented group of people. Congratulations to… Aliaa Dawoud Ellie Devers Molly England Linda Kuriloff Lisa Leshaw Adam Selbst Tara Visconti Lance Werth So, get out your calendars and “ink in” Every Family’s [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-07-30T12:14:47-04:00July 31, 2019|Comments Off

A Story About Having the Sex Talk
A Story About Having the Sex Talk

A Story About Having the Sex Talk

By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel Photo by Rawpixel Oh, the sex talk... I started talking to my daughter about S-E-X when she was young – one-year-old young. It went like something like this. Every time I saw... a pregnant woman, I would say, “Oh look! That woman has a baby growing in her belly. Isn’t that interesting? Babies grow in a woman’s belly.” I’m a fan of using anatomically correct words. Besides loving... the downright disgusted reactions of the older generation whenever my two-year-old daughter said “vagina,” I wanted to make certain there [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-07-09T11:57:43-04:00July 17, 2019|2 Comments

Still Time to Submit — Write Your Story Today!
Still Time to Submit — Write Your Story Today!

Still Time to Submit — Write Your Story Today!

By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel photo by Rawpixel The Call for Stories is happening now for the 2019 live storytelling performance of Every Family’s Got One (a story, that is) -- so start writing your family story today. Some things to keep in mind: Your story should capture a specific family memory or moment. It can be funny, tragic, heartwarming, bittersweet… This is a story about your family that only you can tell. Bring your story to life. Just because it's a memory make it engaging, like it's happening now. A good [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-07-01T13:33:09-04:00July 3, 2019|4 Comments

A Story About a Financial Legacy
A Story About a Financial Legacy

A Story About a Financial Legacy

By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel Long before Suze Orman entered my financial world, there was my dad, Ronnie Herel, and his own method of achieving financial success affectionately known as – the Ronnie Herel Money Management System (RHMMS). Here’s the RHMMS in action: After gleefully ripping open my birthday cards as a kid, holding up a tidy sum of cash, checks, and the occasional savings bond (gee, thanks Grandma) in my hot little hands, Ronnie would always ask me... “Babe, are you going to bank half of that?” “Yes, Daddy,” I would reply in that [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-06-11T09:17:46-04:00June 12, 2019|7 Comments

Call for Stories! Submit Yours Today!
Call for Stories! Submit Yours Today!

Call for Stories! Submit Yours Today!

By Every Family's Got One Founder -- Barbara Herel Every Family’s Got One is looking for amazing stories that only you can tell about your family. Stories that are hilarious. Or tragic. Or awe-inspiring. Yes, THAT family story. Interested in telling yours live on stage? Here's what you need to know... THE SHOW: Is on October 16th at 7:30 PM at My Father’s Place in Roslyn, NY, a cool, intimate venue perfect for storytelling. HOW TO SUBMIT: Send your written story or pitch your idea to: Barbara at everyfamilysgotone@gmail.com Put “STORY” in the subject line Include your name and phone number [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-06-03T18:32:49-04:00June 5, 2019|Comments Off

A Story About the Secret Language of Autism
A Story About the Secret Language of Autism

A Story About the Secret Language of Autism

By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Nicole Garcia Image by Rawpixal I didn’t always see what my son was saying to the world. I had to learn. For months, I lived by trial and error, mostly error, guessing at all of it, trying to get inside of his head. I had to learn that each of his little quirks was blessings and had meaning. I didn’t always see it that way. I had to let go of myself and open my heart for my son to really enter my world. I had to learn it... in [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-05-14T11:33:30-04:00May 22, 2019|6 Comments

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