The power of storytelling | Andrea Gibbs | TEDxPerth
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Stories are how we think and how we make meaning of our lives. What happens when the only story you tell yourself is the one about your mental illness?
Through storytelling we can understand ourselves better and find our commonality with others. We can share passions, hardships, embarrassments, joys, griefs and our overall human experience. Using stories we can connect and feel less alone in the world.
Andrea talks about her interest in the power of storytelling (the good and the bad) and how she’s seen it reduce the stigma around mental illness and give those that suffer from it a voice.
Andrea Gibbs is the co-creator of Barefaced Stories and a core comedian in The Big HOO-HAA!
She began improvising in 2002, then competed in the Australian National Theatresports Championships and trained with Keith Johnstone at Loose Moose Theatre Company (Canada). She won the Triple J’s Raw Comedy WA State Final (2005) and was selected to perform in Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s showcase show The Comedy Zone.
As an actor, Andrea has performed with Perth Theatre Company, REAL TV, Black Swan State Theatre Company and Barking Gecko. Her film/TV credits include Very Small Business (ABCTV), The Stepmonster (Nickelodeon), My Year Without Sex (2009) and Cookie Crumbles (2013).
In 2010, Andrea studied storytelling in New York with Margot Leitman before returning to create Perth’s most exciting storytelling show, Barefaced Stories.
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That story was so beautifully told Andrea. Sad, funny, embarrassing, thought-provoking, courageous. Well done you.
@cartergomez5390
8 ай бұрын
I want to emphasize that this is a great social justice initiative about storytelling and it's the cornerstone of community.
Before coming here, I got intrigued by Brene' Brown's talks about vulnerability and courage but I couldn't grasp how these virtues work real time. After watching this video, I understand how much courage is required to be vulnerable.
@thevoid2285
3 жыл бұрын
That's love in a nutshell man..vulnerability + courage,giving only to be given,that's part of the Art of Loving,and knowing there is nothing stronger..hate gets buried,real love is forever,spread kindness spread love,its contagious..F the virus
One of the best talks i have listened too. The facial expressions were fabulous ,The story even more touching.
the best Ted Talk i ever watched
Take a risk, be vulnerable, be human coz that's where the best stories lie. 💯💯💯
Brilliant, and funny and vulnerable! Andrea you're fantastic.
Andrea Gibbs - this is one of the best stories I have ever heard. You are an amazing story-teller - a rare gift and awesome personality. The point you made at the end couldn’t have been expressed in a better way. “Your Life is a Story…” and I wish you all the best. You Rock!
What a beautiful story and person. I loved her message and am inspired to tell stories even half as well as her. Truly a wonderful TED talk.
Andrea - This is one of the best stores ever heard! Listened to it several times .
Simply brilliant and in our face. Way to go Andrea.
absolutely the most charming TED talker I ever listened to (and saw!)
such an amazing talk! was so engaged throughout the whole thing
I've been watching and watching and watching and watching! One of the best TEDs I've ever seen
Love the tone, humour and passion - compelling
We can't always choose the stories that we have in our lives but its kind of a beauty of imperfection.
That was wonderful and brave, the essence of good storytelling! Yes, one of my favourite Ted talks as well!
What an amazing story of courage, creativity, risk and oops!! But MOST of all, what a generous sentiment at the end!!!!
Brilliant and beautiful way of story telling!
Wow! you sure do know how to capture your audience. Awesome!
one of the best story I've heard. Thanks for sharing mate
This brought a tear to my eyes
Great example of storytelling. Storytelling is such a lost art. Great to see it's not dead. I'm adding this to my storytelling playlist. Never stop being creative!
@ahmedserageldin7851
5 жыл бұрын
who said storytelling is a lost art ; movies and tv series are considered storytelling because they control your emotions from joy to sadness to fear ; storytelling in my opinion is one of the strongest weapons you can use to control people by controlling the hormones in the brain whether its dopamine endorphin or oxytocin and much more.
Loved this message
what a wonderful story i had to stop all I was doing to give it my full undivided attention and I almost cried. what a wonderful story I was at the edge of my seat filled with excitement thank you for sharing.
whoever said storytelling is a lost art ; movies and tv series are considered storytelling because they control your emotions from joy to sadness to fear ; storytelling in my opinion is one of the strongest weapons you can use to control people by controlling the hormones in the brain whether its dopamine endorphin or oxytocin and much more.
@sandipd201
Жыл бұрын
I'm think it is only art. Between every art 🙂
@ajmerkow
Жыл бұрын
She definitely has great personality and makes a powerful positive connection with the audience, including me. I loved listening to her talk.
This is really interesting and captivating. Awesome.
Being loved is more beautiful than loving someone. Love others so they feel loved.
Fabulous.I loved your style, charisma and vulnerability. You wowed and inspired me
Amazzzing ❤❤
Love this! 👏
You are such an amazing storyteller and you have such a cool personality! Thanks for sharing :)
That was an amazing story, thank you!
This story\act is very human in a good way, thank you for that!
Great story. Very touching.
Great lines Andrea ....If we take some risk,and we show that we are human and vulnerable, thats where the best stories lie...
The best Tedx Talk ever!
This is amazing!! I wonder if that delivery man saw this Ted talk...haha
@Marquis-Sade
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe fake?
Brilliant, Andrea. Loved it! So many laughs. And you're right. Our life is stories amid the bigger story of 'cradle to grave.; Thanks so much.
Beautiful!
You' re very talented!
Love this story!
In awe x
@Andrea, have your ever thought of going into standup comedy? You will shine there too 🎉😊. Great sense of humor and great observation about storytelling. Thank you!!
Wow what a story
One word: You are awesome
Love this! You're awesome Andrea! Good going taking a risk, I'm sure you made his day and you'll never be wondering "what if?"
@KateCulver
8 жыл бұрын
So true, Michael, nothing worse than spending years telling the "if only" story!
Loved it!
Awesome story telling
Now that's a great message that she gave. It is indeed where the best stories lies. I'm glad I now have her number. :)
"Show that we're human"👍say hi,give simple compliments and be human..I recently picked up that same mindset about giving girls a story to look back at,something to smile about and yes feel less lonely or more confident when they remember,thank you for helping me know that is a great way to spend how ever much time I'll be here Andrea*I cant love them all but ill tell as many as I can I hope they see how beautiful they really are,every time they look in mirror..women make the world better,if I can help them do that or in anyway I will
It's great talk I have really enjoyed listening this awesome and funny story. Thank you Andrea. Now I have a story to tell: your story that entertained me so much.
Laughed all through... This is entertaining
Loved it!!! 🤍
Hi Andrea, you made me laugh today. Thank you.
Had everything. Hooked me until last moment. Top-drawer that lady
Very cool!
That was awesome!
great finale
This was the best!!
I love her
Excelente forma de narrar la historia!!!🎉😊
This was beautiful!!!!'
Cheers !
This was great!
Wow...Well Done.
great story
awesome tale thank you!!! and helped me feel better about being rejected by the girl at the library i been crushing on for 2 years, and finally i said enough!!! i will ask her!
You are wonderful. :)
Andrea Gibbs is my heroine
MARVELLOUS SPEECH
I just fell in love.
Very beautiful my friend, very beautiful! {{}} Thank you for sharing! :)
loved it :)
Brilliant
so beautiful
Hahaha, this was awesome, I loved her
Well, Andrea you're right. The greatest achievement here is that you tried, maybe next time it works. If you don't try, you don't know
Good stuff
Just another reason I want to go to Australia.
Class act
AWESOME, ANDREA! WHO'S THE LUCKY GUY, NOW?
Very Humorous
Good one Andrea
4:22 Wow. Really remember that.
good job
I once put a note on a guys car like a punk. He text me thanks and that he had a girlfriend. Kudos to you.
Wow. That was amazing performance. Does she also speak at Toastmasters? If not, she should give it a try.
Why am I crying? It’s not from laughter, though I am laughing.
@koenignero
Жыл бұрын
Weird, same here
'texta'. haven't heard that in a while!
This video does not match its description :(
@Assortment54321
7 жыл бұрын
jrbaboon Agreed. Still was entertained. :P
@thecorona1784
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly
I'm 22 and I guess I've never taken a risk - she kind of made me wish I had
@zaolodyckm2296
2 жыл бұрын
Im 28 and regretting not taking risks.
Sooo cute 😍
Helped me your content.
I was a little disappointed to find the story did not match the video description whatsoever. But it was still a sweet story about working up the courage to do something!
Nice
She's cool
🙏🙏🙏
damn, my eyes are burning ey
this is not about learning to be a writer - however! - it's is a compelling story beautifully told - and examining it can tell you how to tell other stories - hopefully yours will turn out as amusing & moving - as engrossing
This lady has so much EQ ....it is amazing...I wish that I was the guy who waived...just to know this girl..