Photos: Tucson Storytellers Project's "Pivot"
Six community members shared true, first-person stories about the times in life when they've had to pivot at the Tucson Storytellers event on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at The Rail Yard.
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This event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
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Nancy Stanley talks of a time when she made a life-altering change in her life during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. One such change included the courage to do some stand-up comedy. Several storytellers talked to the audience about some of the risks they took or major changes in their lives. The event was hosted by the Star, This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Storytellers
Nancy Stanley talks of a time when she made a life-altering change in her life during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. One such change included the courage to do some stand-up comedy. Several storytellers talked to the audience about some of the risks they took or major changes in their lives. The event was hosted by the Star, This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Colin Waite shares about how although his passions have evolved throughout his life, he has embraced the overall need to help others during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Several storytellers talked to the audience about some of the risks they took or major changes in their lives. The event was hosted by the Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona lottery. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Storytellers
Colin Waite shares a story about how his passions have evolved during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
Andrea Carmichael talks about her transition into her true self during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. She spoke of her struggles growing up dealing with the suppression of her feelings and the guilt that went along with it. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
Andrea Carmichael talks about her transition into her true self during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. She spoke of her struggles growing up dealing with the suppression of her feelings and the guilt that went along with it. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
The audience listen as storytellers talk about the major risks they took in life during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Raised in a religious home, Janelle Briggs talks of the life-altering changes that lead her to become a feminist during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Several storytellers shared about major risks or learning moments in their lives. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
Raised in a religious home, Janelle Briggs talks of the life-altering changes that lead her to become a feminist during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Several storytellers shared about major risks or learning moments in their lives. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
Arizona Daily Star reporter Kathy Allen talks of the time when she and her siblings gathered after the death of their father during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Born into a large family, they were able to overcome problems and together discover the real legacy their father endowed them. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
Tucson Storytellers
Arizona Daily Star reporter Kathy Allen talks of the time when she and her siblings gathered after the death of their father during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Born into a large family, they were able to overcome problems and together discover the real legacy their father endowed them. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
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Adam Rex spoke about adopting his son during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard on Feb. 19.
Tucson Storytellers
Adam Rex spoke about adopting his son during the Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Rex spoke of his all efforts and struggles to become a good father. Several storytellers shared about major risks they took in life. The event was hosted by the Arizona Daily Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
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Member of the audience listen as storytellers share about the times in life when they had to make life altering decisions during a Tucson Storytellers event at The Rail Yard, 610 S. Park Ave., in Tucson, on Feb. 19, 2019. Several storytellers talked to the audience about some of the risks they took or major changes in their lives which had significant consequences for them. The event was hosted by the Star and This is Tucson in partnership with Startup Tucson and sponsored by the Arizona Lottery.
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