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2025 CALL FOR STORIES!

Announcing our 2025 Call for Stories! Yep it's that time again -- we are looking for those compelling, inspiring, funny, or surprising family stories that only you can tell. (Hooray!) Send your 5-7-minute story (audio, video, or written piece) to Barbara at everyfamilysgotone@gmail.com. We can't wait to hear your family story! Show/Rehearsal details… This year our show is on Thursday, Oct 16 @7pm at The Next Chapter Bookstore in Huntington, NY. It has such a great vibe, you'll love it as much as we do. There will also be an EFGO Writers Workshop via Zoom (TBD) with [...]

2025-06-15T20:24:13-04:00June 16, 2025|Comments Off on 2025 CALL FOR STORIES!

Here’s to our Shiny and Subtle Moments in 2025!

Here’s to our Shiny and Subtle moments in 2025! It might not come as a surprise that I have a yearly appointment book that I write everything down in. Yes, I’m in the whole Google/Microsoft Workspace constantly, so the act of opening a book, feeling the pages, writing down stuff just makes me feel good, damn it. It’s grounding as I flip through the weeks and months of 2024 seeing bullet-pointed notes and strikethroughs (clearly indicating Shiny moments of accomplished goals) alongside random thoughts, happenings, arrows, hearts, and exclamation points (indicating all those everyday Subtle life moments). All of [...]

2024-12-31T09:43:51-05:00December 31, 2024|Comments Off on Here’s to our Shiny and Subtle Moments in 2025!

Announcing our 2024 NYC Cast!

Announcing our 2024 NYC Cast! Announcing our 2024 NYC Cast! (Barbara Herel excited as always!) Here we go… We couldn't be more excited to bring our brand of storytelling to NYC. But first, we want to thank everyone who submitted their stories. You made our decision a very difficult one and we sincerely hope you’ll be part of next year’s submission and help spread the word about Every Family’s Got One. Now… We are pleased to announce the NYC Cast of Every Family's Got One 2024 show! Tony Mennuto and I are your delightful hosts, and we [...]

2024-08-01T17:45:27-04:00August 2, 2024|Comments Off on Announcing our 2024 NYC Cast!

EFGO SEASON 7: Come Tell Your Family Story!

EFGO SEASON 7: Come Tell Your Family Story! Every Family’s Got One is a live show and podcast that’s all about telling the most amazing family stories. Everyone has stories about their family. And we’re passionate about discovering the most revealing, inspiring, surprising, and hilarious ones out there. It’s because the stories we share about family are powerful. They make us laugh, cry; offer up comfort, healing. And they deeply connect us. So, what’s a truthful experience that you had in your family? Did you uncover the family secret? Discover why your best friend ghosted you? Ready to share about [...]

2024-05-19T07:45:54-04:00May 15, 2024|Comments Off on EFGO SEASON 7: Come Tell Your Family Story!

The 2023 EFGO Industry Show!

Industry Lounge, Huntington, NY The 2023 EFGO Industry Show... is ready to watch/listen on our Every Family’s Got One YouTube channel. We had such a great time celebrating an early Mother’s Day at Industry Lounge in Huntington, NY. On the menu was delicious wine and cheese (curtesy of Industry and The Town Cheesemonger); our signature "Family" giveaway, and, of course, amazing family stories! Patrick the Town Cheesemonger! All 2023 EFGO Industry show stories are now LIVE for your viewing or listening (select Audio) pleasure. Many thanks to our fabulous audience for sharing their enthusiasm. [...]

2023-06-13T19:23:33-04:00June 14, 2023|Comments Off on The 2023 EFGO Industry Show!

Watch/Listen to 2022 Southampton Show!

  Watch/Listen to our 2022 Southampton Show! Image by raw pixel Watch/Listen to our 2022 Southampton Show! Now you can watch (or listen to) the EFGO 2022 Southampton show on our Every Family’s Got One YouTube channel. My apologies for the long delay. There were family matters that needed tending to (the way family matters are known to do), so thank you for your immense patience and support. All seven 2022 family stories are now LIVE for your viewing or listening (select Audio) pleasure. The stories are what you expect from an EFGO show -- heartwarming, surprising, [...]

2023-05-12T08:36:00-04:00May 12, 2023|Comments Off on Watch/Listen to 2022 Southampton Show!
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