Stories That Heal Us: Reclaiming Voice, Building Belonging | AHA moment and Characters
“Stories That Heal Us: Reclaiming Voice, Building Belonging” is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the parts of your story that want to be heard. Together, we’ll explore how our lived experiences, values, and voices shape the stories we carry—and how sharing them can create healing and belonging. By the end, you’ll leave with a story that feels true to you and the grounded confidence to share it in community.
AHA moment and Characters
This session is all about slowing down and noticing the moments in our lives that changed something in us—the little (or big) “aha” shifts that shape who we are. Together, we’ll explore the people who show up in our stories, including the roles we play ourselves, using gentle prompts and supportive peer reflections. You’ll have plenty of space to write, breathe, and uncover what feels true as you reconnect with your feminist values and the voice you want to bring forward.
About Dr. Meghna Bhat
Dr. Meghna Bhat (she/her) is an award-winning storyteller, creative disruptor, organizational culture change consultant, and interdisciplinary feminist educator. With over 20 years of extensive experience in diverse settings, she uses storytelling as a transformative tool for dialogue, prevention, and intergenerational healing. Dr. Bhat has led workshops at various national anti-gender violence conferences, including the National Sexual Conference and the National Symposium on Sexual Assault in Communities of Color. As a first-generation South Asian immigrant woman, her multidisciplinary project, Gulabi Stories: A South Asian Healing Initiative, amplifies narratives of resilience and collective care across the South Asian diaspora. A recipient of the 2025 ORACLE Leadership Award, Dr. Bhat partners with national organizations and coalitions to support facilitation, strategic planning, and curriculum design. Her stories have resonated with audiences in significant venues, including the 2022 Immigrant Stories and the anthology "SANCTUARIES" by South Asian SOAR.
Reminders:
- This session is not necessarily focused solely on moments of trauma or unpleasant experiences, but we also explore other moments of joy and everyday life.
- No need to prepare anything or think of a story.
- Please bring your notepad or a book, and a pen.
- Sharing your story during the session is encouraged but is not required.