Hey story maker, I know you have a strong sense of purpose and that you want to get paid to deliver amazing stories and story programs to children.

BUT…

  • you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to design work that is fun, fulfilling and profitable.

  • you tell yourself, you can’t make a living off of your purpose, passion and skills.

  • you never force your services on people just to get booked.

Kind words from Dani Bücheller-Scott, educator & storyteller

I wasn’t sure which way I wanted to go with my storytelling business, and indeed my WHY, and Anna gently teased out what I ultimately am all about.

Anna has many years’ experience as a storyteller. She is kind, professional, great with young children, reliable, loyal, willing to think outside the box, open to learning new things, passionate about words and stories and the power of storytelling.

Dani, Anna's client, is wearing a blue top and smiling at the camera
Anna performs in front of children. They all have their hands over their heads

I totally get it!

  • I thought I needed to know everything before I got started. What I actually needed was a clear purpose and direction to focus and take action.

  • It wasn’t until I embraced all my skill sets that I was able to feel confident, competent and proud of what I can do for the community.

  • When I shifted my self talk from “Hire me!” to “My services can support your needs” I was able to nurture relationships with my dream organisations.

Hema Fifita, educator & storyteller

I decided to work with Anna because I wanted to learn from her lived experience as an expert storyteller. I have some big creative work goals and she has helped me move forward with clarity and purpose.

My confidence as a creative storyteller has skyrocketed having completed my first story with her insightful and constructive feedback.

Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from the best?

Hema, Anna's client, is smiling at the camera

Wearing my educator and story maker hats, I can help you connect, engage and delight children with stories and story programs so you can be a responsive and standout storyteller.

Having worked with educational institutions, not-for-profits, and corporate clients across different countries, I can support you on how you approach clients that feels confident and authentic!

I believe that we can have a story business that supports us and our purpose.

We can design our story work to be fun, fulfilling and profitable!

Here’s how we can work together.

  • Anna Manuel storytelling business coach has her hand up as she interacts with children

    Tic-Tac-Story (90 minutes)

    Connect, engage and delight children with your stories to become a responsive story maker

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  • Anna Manuel storytelling business coach puts toy binoculars on her eyes while interacting playfully with children

    The Cartwheel Method (4 weeks)

    Set up your business with a strong foundation and get paid to tell great stories.

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  • Anna Manuel is person of colour storytelling business coach and is standing in front of trees while smiling at camera

    The Story Maker (12 weeks)

    Create stories and story-based programs to expand your business and get known for your expertise.

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Rey Bufi, storyteller & community worker

When I first watched Anna do a Kamishibai story, it was a really fun session and I hoped to learn the technique.

It was a fun learning experience as we worked on one story that I chose. We worked together to create a plan for my first Kamishibai story.

I am excited to work on it more and to present it to our communities in the Philippines. Thank you, Anna for this wonderful opportunity!

Rey, Anna's client, is wearing a white top and a hat and is smiling at the camera