Dr. Sarah Beth Nelson, an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Information Studies, recently showcased her storytelling talents at the 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival. The festival commenced with a virtual showcase on March 20, 2025, featuring Dr. Nelson alongside storytellers Karin Amano, Sarah Brady, Shani Womack, and Janel Woodland.
Dr. Nelson researches oral information and the American reality storytelling movement, including slam and open mic performances. A seasoned storyteller, she has performed at fringes, festivals, and slams across the country. She has also served on the boards of the Georgia Storytelling Network and the National Storytelling Network and currently hosts the Wright House Concerts at her home in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually by Better Said Than Done, celebrates women and gender nonconforming spoken-word artists. The 2025 festival took place from March 20 to 23, with in-person and virtual events.
Sarah Beth Nelson on Women’s Storytelling: