Women' s Circles ~ Facilitator Training ~ Leadership Mentoring ~ Community Building
Under skies, under stars, in living rooms, around kitchen tables - women have gathered to share their stories since the beginning of time. Through these stories, we've always found our way back to what connects us, what sustains us through hard times.
At Sister Stories, we're kindling these sacred fires once more, so that our divided world can come together to remember what lies beneath our differences..
We do this through gathering women in Circle. A simple space of sharing our stories, our truth and our humanity, but one that can have a profound healing impact for ourselves, our community and the world.
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In Circle, something profound awakens. As we soften into sharing our voices, the truths that want to be spoken, and as we witness each other's stories with open hearts, we discover ourselves in each other's experiences. Each story shared opens a gateway to something larger than ourselves - to the universal threads that weave through all our lives.
In an age of endless noise and quick judgments, Circle offers something rare and precious: a space to pause, to listen deeply, to witness and be witnessed. Here, beyond our screens and beneath our carefully curated personas, we rediscover not just our own truth, but the larger human story we're all part of.
For this revolution to have power, we need every woman's voice - quiet and thundering, young and wise, from every path and place. Our differences don't divide us; they enrich the tapestry of our collective story.
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We live in extraordinary times. As communities fragment, division abounds and loneliness grows, women are remembering that there is another way. In Circle, we discover that beneath our apparent divisions lies a shared human experience.. That real listening can heal what judgment breaks apart. That in sharing our personal stories, we touch something universal.
““The Circle Facilitator Training is truly incredible - from the beautiful community of incredible women I had the honor of circling with, to Gemma, who brings such a radiant, grounded presence to the work. She leads with the kind of integrity and warmth that’s rare to find, and her genuine care really shines through every moment.””
OVER 10,000 women have rememebered this way of gathering
In 20 countries, 500 Circle facilitators trained with us are creating spaces where personal stories open doors to universal truths.
Each gathering, each story, each moment of recognition creates ripples that transform:
How we bridge differences in our communities
How we show up in our relationships
How we listen to our children
How we lead in our workplaces
How we hold space for change in our world
This is how we transform our world - through the ancient, simple power of women gathering to share their truths. Through spaces where personal stories reveal our shared humanity, where listening becomes an act of love, where we remember that we're all part of something bigger than ourselves.
Will you join us in this quiet revolution?
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Gemma Brady's journey creating Sister Stories began in her living room in 2017, but her understanding of story's transformative power was forged years before. As an award-winning documentary maker for the BBC and Channel 4, she witnessed something extraordinary: when people shared their truths in the interview room, everyone present - from sound recordists to producers - found themselves softening, connecting, recognizing their own stories in others' experiences.
This deep understanding of story's ability to dissolve differences and awaken compassion now infuses every aspect of Sister Stories. Drawing on her background as both a documentary maker and trained narrative therapist, Gemma has created a unique approach to Circle work that honors both the power of personal story and the ancient wisdom of women's circles.
TWO SACRED PATHS
JOIN US IN CIRCLE
Step into these ancient spaces of deep listening and authentic sharing. Experience the profound medicine of being truly witnessed, of finding your voice, of remembering you were never meant to walk alone.
BECOME A FACILITATOR OF CIRCLE
Do you feel called to create these vital spaces? Train with us to hold Circles in your community and create a huge impact in your own life and the lives of others. Since 2018, we've guided hundreds of women in the art of gathering with integrity and impact. The world needs your unique medicine.
““This training weaves together deep compassion, attuned attention and a depth of insight to provide a comprehensive and heart-centred course. Going through this training is a totally immersive experience which makes you feel like you have fully embodied the teachings by the end of the course.””