Keynote Address: Brutally Honest Storytelling

Let's kick off our Tuesday together with an inspiring keynote from Shannon Cason.

Shannon Cason has shared his stories all over the country. Shannon is a host, MainStage storyteller and GrandSlam champion with The Moth. He is a regular on NPR's Snap Judgment; awarded their Best Performance Award. He has appeared on countless podcasts and storytelling stages, including TEDx, RISK!, Third Coast Festival, Podcast Movement, and upcoming film projects.

During the keynote, the presenter references issues such as drug use and violence. We know that these and similar topics can evoke reactions that are quite complicated and challenging to process. Please take care.