Unlock Your Story

Happy Pub Day, ! 💛

I’m grateful that GG trusted me to write an endorsement of Story Work. In Story Work, GG Renee Hill does more than teach the art of storytelling; she embodies it. With raw honesty and heartfelt reflection, she models the very method of story work she invites you to explore. Through intimate personal narratives, carefully crafted reflection questions, and guided exercises, this book is not just something you read—it’s something you experience. With intention and care, GG Renee Hill gently moves alongside you, helping you uncover, shape, and honor your stories. I paused in each chapter to breathe in its beauty, depth, and invitation to step more fully into my story. Whether you are a writer, an artist, an activist, or someone longing to understand yourself more deeply, this book is a gift. Those who journey through its pages will not only witness the power of storytelling—they will emerge transformed by it.

I highly recommend this book for all storytellers and those seeking to more deeply connect with their stories.

✨Narratives for Change

I’m looking forward to giving the keynote next week for Riverhawks Rise!

I’ll delve into how we build leadership stories and leverage personal storytelling for change. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my love of storytelling in various settings, and can’t wait to be I community with the Riverhawks!

Unlock Your Story is so grateful to be in partnership with on his writing journey.

Thank you, Travis, for this lovely note: “Y’all need to get with because of the care and motivation she brings to the work of writing. A great thinker, writer, and motivator, Cierra has already changed how I am engaging in higher education and in life. May we all strive to be storytellers.”

Grateful for another partnership with and Howard County Public Schools supporting parents in their storytelling and advocacy efforts.

Storytelling is an essential part of advocacy and organizing. With storytelling, we can influence, inspire, and galvanize folks to take action.

✨So grateful to facilitate the Leadership Scholars program’s annual public speaking workshop at their orientation! As an alumna of the program, it is a gift to be able to share my love of storytelling + some tips & tricks I’ve picked up along the way with an incredible group dedicated to social change. We learned together, discussed challenges + triumphs, and they each got to put together a speech to share with their peers.

connected me to long-lasting friendships, career connections, and my final Social Action Project laid the groundwork for my dissertation. I’m so honored to be invited back and I’m excited for this next cohort’s journey.