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EFGO SEASON 7: Come Tell Your Family Story!
EFGO SEASON 7: Come Tell Your Family Story!

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 [...]

Every Family's Got One2024-05-19T07:45:54-04:00May 15, 2024|Comments Off

Watch/Listen to 2022 Southampton Show!
Watch/Listen to 2022 Southampton 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, [...]

Every Family's Got One2023-05-12T08:36:00-04:00May 12, 2023|Comments Off

EFGO Joining Forces with Dawn Nagle Gallery
EFGO Joining Forces with Dawn Nagle Gallery

EFGO Joining Forces with Dawn Nagle Gallery

EFGO Joins Forces with Dawn Nagle Gallery EFGO is joining producing forces with Dawn Nagle Gallery. For those of you who don’t know the lovely and talented Dawn Nagle, she is an artist, writer, designer, musician – and my best friend since the 7th grade. (Seriously how could we not collaborate?) Especially since... The Southampton Cultural Center is home to not only a spacious 160-seat theater, where we'll perform EFGO on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8 PM, but also a beautiful art gallery -- where Dawn is curating a fantastic art show culled from New York-area artists. [...]

Every Family's Got One2022-03-29T10:33:25-04:00March 30, 2022|Comments Off

Listen to the EFGO Trailer!
Listen to the EFGO Trailer!

Listen to the EFGO Trailer!

Listen to our trailer for the EFGO Podcast! It's one minute of pure enjoyment to let you know what you can expect from every episode. image by raw pixel.com Then follow Every Family's Got One on Spotify! Or follow Every Family's Got One wherever you get your podcasts -- we don't want you to miss a single amazing family story (or fun giveaway). So, here we go, Family! The first EFGO episode is set to drop on Wednesday, November 11th. Please subscribe to our mailing list for the inside-scoop on our storytellers. PLUS, you'll always be the first to [...]

Every Family's Got One2020-10-26T14:59:57-04:00October 28, 2020|2 Comments

A Story About a Summer of Lessons Learned
A Story About a Summer of Lessons Learned

A Story About a Summer of Lessons Learned

By Every Family's Got One Guest Writer -- Lisa Leshaw image by rawpixel It never occurred to me that Sariyah, my very best friend on the entire planet, was black. Her skin was darker than mine until at least mid-August of each year when mine became the browner of the two with a little solar support. Perhaps on some level... I realized the difference in our coloring. I just never thought it amounted to anything important or meant that Sariyah would be treated any differently on that basis. Especially since every girl in our 6th-grade class spent [...]

Every Family's Got One2019-06-19T06:57:38-04:00June 19, 2019|4 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