Our storytellers were not the only source of creativity at MISSION Story Slam 14! Friend of the slam Laurel Grady sketched a few storytellers as they delivered stories related to the theme “No Judgement.”
What a wonderful way to remember a wonderful night. Thanks for being part of the MISSION Story Slam community, Laurel!
[Image descriptions: A series of drawings by artist Laurel Grady of storytellers from MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement on May 12, 2026. Laurel’s drawings are paired with a picture of each storyteller, including Carey, Deian, Zachery, Christopher, Arun, and David.]
Well that was amazing! Thank you to everyone who joined us for MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement last night.
We’re excited to announce the winners of MSS 14:
🏆@charles_rblack won the Judges’ Award and a $250 donation for @mazzonicenter .
🏆 @cdsearles won People’s Favorite Award and a $100 donation for The Energy Co-Op.
Huge thanks to @theenergy.coop for sponsoring our story slam, @triplebottombrewing for hosting us, our judges @momyourbusiness , @nicesposito1 , and @trenaenuri , our media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen , our MC @gingercopes (graciously filling in for Chris Satullo), @joshuas_catering for the epic appetizer buffet, and to all the storytellers who shared their stories.
MISSION Story Slam will return in the fall. We’ll share the theme and the date soon 🎤
[Image descriptions: Pictures from MISSION Story Slam 14, including winners Charles Black and Carey Searles, judges Tanya T. Morris, Nic Esposito, and Trenae Nuri, our friends at The Energy Co-op, MC Andreas “Ginger” Copes, PWPvideo’s Michael Schweisheimer, and our fabulous storytellers sharing their stories related to the theme of the slam, No Judgement.]
The big day is here! Still need to grab a ticket to MISSION Story Slam 14? No judgement - we have a few rush tickets available!
Come to Triple Bottom Brewing Company by 5:30pm to get your ticket to a night of great stories and an epic appetizer bar 🎙️
[Image description: A picture of the MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement poster, with blocks of people giving serious side eye and information for the slam.]
Thanks for shining a spotlight on MISSION Story Slam and our incredible community of storytellers, @axios ! Read it now (đź”— in bio).
[Image description: A picture of an article by Axios Philadelphia, featuring a photo of MISSION Story Slam host Chris Satullo, and the words: “Philly’s nonprofit storytellers take the mic.”]
One more day 'til MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement ‼️
We’re almost out of tickets! Comment STORYTELLER and we’ll send you the ticket link 🎟️
See you Tuesday, Philly!
🎙️ MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement is hosted by @pwpvideo , and sponsored by @theenergy.coop with support from media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen .
P.S. Special thanks to @southstreetartmart and @shopbodie for hooking us up with these Philly-centric magnets 🧡
[Image description: A picture of magnets on a fridge, including a purple Pennsylvania magnet with a heart locating Philadelphia, a magnet of beloved Flyers mascot Gritter, and a MISSION Story Slam magnet holding a bright yellow sticky note with the words: MSS 14, Theme: No Judgement
Tuesday, May 12 @ Triple Bottom Brewing Co.
Doors 5:30, Show 7
Appetizer buffet!!]
We were on the radio this week!
Huge thanks to Dr. James Peterson of @onwurd for hosting us on Evening WURDs to talk about our upcoming slam on May 12th and the impact of mission-driven storytelling with our co-founder Michael Schweisheimer, MSS 11 winner Adam Teterus, and filmmaker/friend-of-Adam Octavius Newman.
Check out our full interview via the 🔗 in our bio. And while you’re in our bio, grab your tickets for MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement!
[Image description: A picture of Dr. James Peterson speaking with MISSION Story Slam’s Michael Schweisheimer, MSS 11 winner Adam Teterus, and fellow storyteller Octavius Newman during a livestream of Evening WURDs on May 4th, 2026.]
Who will be named the best storyteller of MISSION Story Slam 14? The theme may be “No Judgement,” but we’re still gonna need someone to choose the winner!
Meet the judges for our next slam, happening on Tuesday, May 12 at @triplebottombrewing :
⚖️ Tanya T. Morris, Founder of @momyourbusiness
⚖️ @nicesposito1 , a long time storyteller and the CEO of Circa Systems
⚖️ @trenaenuri , host of @citycastphilly
MISSION Story Slam 14 is days away and nearly sold out! Get tickets via the đź”— in our bio.
[Image description: A picture with blocks containing the MISSION Story Slam logo, the golden number 14, and a plaque with chains that proclaims the theme: No Judgement. Pictures of the three judges who will choose the best storyteller of our story slam appear in the remaining three blocks: Tanya Morris, Nic Esposito, and Trenae Nuri.]
When it comes to choosing storytellers for MISSION Story Slam, we use only the most sophisticated technology 🤖
Come face to face with destiny on May 12th at MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement, happening at @triplebottombrewing here in Philly.
MISSION Story Slam is hosted by @pwpvideo and sponsored by @theenergy.coop , with support by media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen .
[Video description: A video of the Horn & Hardart Coffee Can of Destiny, sitting on a table at a previous MISSION Story Slam and featuring close-ups of the can with the words: “This coffee can picks your destiny. The Horn & Hardart Coffee Can of Destiny chooses our storytellers for MISSION Story Slam. Mission-driven storytellers put their names in for the chance to tell a story...and win money for their favorite charity. Add your name at MISSION Story Slam on May 12th!”]
This is your sign to join us for Philly’s favorite story slam for Do-Gooders.
MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement is almost here. Grab your tickets for a night of stories, networking, and a brand new appetizer bar now [đź”— in bio].
Many thanks to our sponsor @theenergy.coop and media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen . MISSION Story Slam is hosted by @pwpvideo .
[Image description: A bright yellow sign with the words “Now Entering No Judgement Zone.” The MISSION Story Slam patch appears below the words, and the Philly skyline is in the background.]
A story slam that doubles as a networking event AND supports charities? We ❤️ MISSION Story Slam.
Join us on May 12th at @triplebottombrewing for good stories, good people, and a killer appetizer buffet! Grab your tickets via the đź”— in our bio.
MISSION Story Slam is hosted by @pwpvideo and sponsored by @theenergy.coop , with support by media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen .
[Image descriptions: Photos from MISSION Story Slams of yore, with the words: “Why Philly loves MISSION Story Slam:
1 - It is Philly’s only story slam celebrating mission-driven people and organizations.
2 - It’s a story slam where storytellers compete to win money for charity [trophy emoji]
3 - It’s the only story slam that gives storytellers a Challenge Coin. [with a picture of the MSS Challenge Coin.]
4 - It’s a story slam where storytellers come back again and again, sometimes as judges [smiling emoji with stars for eyes]
5 - It’s a story slam that doubles as a networking event (we gotta grow the Do-Gooder community)!
Join us for MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement on Tuesday, May 12 at Triple Bottom Brewing Company.”]
Tell a story for the chance to win money for your favorite charity. What’s not to love?
See you on May 12 at @triplebottombrewing !
Tickets are available now on our website [đź”— in bio].
[Image descriptions: A picture of a dry erase board with a black MISSION Story Slam pin in the corner, with the words: “Tell your story & win up to $350 for your favorite charity.” The number “$350” is written in blue and matches the blue wall behind the board. On the next two pictures is the following words: “Since 2018, MISSION Story Slam has invited people on a mission to tell their stories for the chance to win money for their favorite charity.
The rules are simple: -tell a story in five minutes or less
-it must relate to our theme, “No Judgement”
-the story should be your own, “as true as you remember it”
-no notes, no props, and no music!
Save and share this with the storytellers in your life!
Don’t forget to grab your tickets for MSS 14: No Judgement 👉 Bit.ly/MISSIONStorySlam14.”]
Philly - tell a story on stage for the chance to win money for your favorite charity at MISSION Story Slam 🎤
Since 2018, MISSION Story Slam has brought together mission-driven storytellers who compete for the chance to win up to $350 for their favorite charity. The catch - each storyteller has only five minutes, and they cannot use notes, props, or music!
Join us on May 12th for MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgement at @triplebottombrewing - grab tickets via the đź”— in our bio.
MISSION Story Slam is hosted by @pwpvideo and sponsored by @theenergy.coop , with support by media partner @thephiladelphiacitizen .
[Video description: A video featuring clips from the most recent MISSION Story Slam in Philadelphia, featuring storytellers from all ages and backgrounds sharing stories in front of a packed audience and three judges.]