TMI Project

Storytelling Is Social Justice

TMI Project is a nonprofit transmedia organization teaching true storytelling workshops and creating inspiring live performances and bold digital content that focus on the “too much information” parts of a story, the parts typically left out because of shame or stigma. We believe that sharing radically candid, true personal narratives ignites human connection, challenges the status quo, and inspir

es both storytellers and listeners to take action for positive social change. Since 2010, TMI Project has led approximately 90 true storytelling workshops and staged live storytelling performances by more than 1,750 storytellers, which have been presented to audiences of nearly 50,000 people in schools, colleges, prisons, mental health clinics, theaters, community centers, and the United Nations.

06/20/2026

On Monday, TMI Project staff members Raine Grayson () and Blake Pfeil () will join workshop leader Lily Mueller () and co-founder Celeste Lecesne () at ’s 30th anniversary conference, SNF Nostos, in Athens, Greece, where the quad will present “Your Story Can Change the World.”

Through a live storytelling relay, Blake, Celeste, Raine, and Lily share personal stories about identity, resilience, mentorship, and the power of being heard. The session also features a screening from TMI Project’s award-winning documentary short film “One Story at a Time: Celeste Lecesne,” which chronicles Celeste’s journey from coming out to co-founding The Trevor Project.

The program concludes by inviting audience members into the storytelling process, reinforcing a simple truth: every story has the power to create change.

📍 Athens, Greece
📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ 9:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM EET

Watch the livestream on YouTube via the link in our bio.

06/03/2026

Tonight’s the night! Who’s coming?

The June in-person edition of the Julie Novak Storytelling Club is at 7:00 PM EST, Good Work Institute in Kingston, NY, featuring MAGIC cupcakes from since our theme this month is… MAGIC!

See you soon…

06/02/2026

A special message and writing prompt from TMI Project co-founder and executive director about tomorrow’s in-person Julie Novak Storytelling Club theme: magic!

See you tomorrow, June 3, 7-9 pm
Good Work Institute
Kingston, NY

06/01/2026

Sixteen years ago, TMI Project began with two people who believed that telling the truth could change everything.

Eva Tenuto and Julie Novak built this work side by side—as life partners and creative co-conspirators—shaping something that has touched thousands of lives and continues to grow.

Join us on Wednesday to experience the next iteration of this work. Created in the name of our late co-founder, Julie Novak, The Storytelling Club is a place for all of us to gather and connect through our shared love of storytelling.

June 3, 7-9PM
Good Work Institute
65 Saint James Street, Kingston NY

05/31/2026

As a father of triplets, Tyler finds new motivation to face what he’s been through and begin shaping a different path for his three sons.

“Maybe my sons will see me shed a tear. Maybe I can soften. Maybe optimism lives here. Maybe I can ask for help. Maybe it’s not too late. Maybe today can be the day that I believe.”

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Tyler reminds us that it’s worth doing the work to break cycles of generational trauma. In fact, it might be the most important, impactful way to make change in this world.

You can hear Tyler’s full story on YouTube. Link in bio.

05/26/2026

These are the first words Cai says to his therapist. He knows he needs help, but he’s spent his life keeping his emotions protected, breaking the connection between his mind and his heart, training himself not to feel.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Cai reminds us that if we run away from our experiences, they will always chase us. But if you pause, share your story, and face the truth, you can experience more freedom. It’s never too late to ask for help, do something differently—no matter how uncomfortable it is—and go down a new path.

You can hear Cai’s full story on YouTube. Link in bio.

05/23/2026

We live in a wild world, and the big, bold spirit of our beloved late co-founder Julie Novak knew just what to do in times like these. That’s why we launched The Julie Novak Storytelling: it’s an alternate universe where magic exists, and we remember that being human is a shared, intergenerational experience– no matter if it’s telling a story onstage or coloring a picture on the page. Our club isn’t just a workshop or a performance; it’s a profound experience rooted in true storytelling.

What’s more, your club membership lasts a lifetime. (It says so on our membership card.)

05/21/2026

In less than a month, we launched our BRAND NEW program The Julie Novak Storytelling Club, both in-person and online, with two club meetings in English and one in Spanish. We can’t thank the first club members enough for helping us test these waters. We’d love to keep hearing your feedback so that we can continue to shape the club to be exactly what our community of storytellers, audience members, and everyone else in between dreams of. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a new space to feel safe, seen, and enjoy some raucous storytelling, head over to tmiproject.org and register for next month’s meetings; our theme is MAGIC.

Because you are! ✨🪄🦄

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65 St. James Street
Kingston, NY
12401

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http://tmiproject.org/

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