Join us online as we livestream this show from a super swanky speakeasy in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Four storytellers will share stories of minding what matters when it comes to using their voices.

Hosted by Lily Be and Jitesh Jaggi

Stephanie Arnold is an award-winning, international best-selling author, inspirational speaker and thought leader on a mission to help others realize that connecting with our sixth sense can not only enhance our lives, but can very well save them.

Currently Streaming on Netflix's "Surviving Death", she recounts her harrowing story of KNOWING she would die giving birth, but no one was listening. Her survival was dependent on using her voice and one doctor paying attention.

Victoria Boateng is an autism advocate. Victoria was diagnosed with autism when she was three years old and couldn't speak until she was 7 years old. Victoria uses her gift of djembe to inspire the autism community and women of all races, gender, and creed. Victoria graduated from Western Illinois University in December 2012 with a bachelor's degree in communication and minor in theatre. After graduation, Victoria Boateng studied West African drumming with master drummers Mamady Keita, Bolokoda Conde, and Michael Taylor. Victoria is now a substitute teacher at Old Town School Of Folk Music and drum teacher at New Rhythm Arts Center. She is also a principal performer/drummer in an all female drum and dance company Ayodele Drum and Dance and She Wolf Sacred Movement. 

Evelyn Troutman is a comedian, poet, storyteller, and musician based in Chicago. She performs regularly at Cole's, Paper Machete, The Moth, and Lincoln Lodge. She has opened for Kate Willett, Hasan Minhaj, and Creed Bratton, although she is best known for being "that one girl who talked ONLY about suicide.

Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s County Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur.  Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor Dr. Nikki Giovanni.

He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of "Onli Packs", an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands.