Our Mission
RAW Storytelling calls upon the timeless tradition of true storytelling to help people find acceptance, understanding, and kinship one unscripted life story at a time.
Through our live shows and podcast, we create safe spaces where real people can share real stories that range from everyday anecdotes to bringing those unspeakable life moments to the light.
At RAW, true stories aren't meant to be perfect. They are meant to be real. 🖤
Founder & Host
"There was a specific moment. It was the last story of the night. I stepped back and saw a diverse audience. Some were leaning in, others laughing, others with emotion-filled faces. It was then I realized this was bigger than me. This is what I was meant to do."
Enid Casablanca - RAW Storytelling & RAW Made
On May 12, 2017, I had the opportunity to be a speaker at the local chapter of CreativeMornings, an international breakfast lecture series. After my speech, I was asked: "What's next?" Not knowing what to say, I blurted out the first thing that popped into my head. An idea inspired by my obsession with podcasts. Something I'd been thinking about for a long time but never thought it would be a tangible, real thing. I said: "I want to start a live, true storytelling show." I wanted to create something, anything, where people could be vulnerable and dare to speak their minds. Five months to the date [and in large part due to joining a free goal-setting and accountability group named AXEN Club] - on October 12, 2017, RAW Storytelling had its debut show.
Since then, my world has turned upside down in a serendipitous kind of way. RAW has become my life's passion along with my love for branding. When I'm not being RAW, I'm committed to using my 18+ years of experience in the entertainment, media, and design industry - including obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Branding - to help businesses build brands they are proud to call their own. Oh - and all of this with some Puerto Rican flair sprinkled on top.
P.S. Watch this interview where I spill the beans about how RAW Storytelling gets made.
Venue
"This locally owned Oakland Park bar and restaurant prides itself in making everything in house, small batch. Plus, they love live events, music, and art!”
Gingers Bar & Restaurant
It is thanks to the top-notch staff at Gingers Bar & Restaurant that RAW Storytelling runs as smoothly as it does. They are so much more to us than our host venue. The Gingers staff embraces the RAW movement with such generosity and care that it pulls at our heart strings. We couldn't do this without you!
DJ
"I feel truly grateful to be part of RAW. I’m passionate about growing the Fort Lauderdale music scene and supporting local events."
Sandy Ziya - DJ Ziya
If the mood at RAW's live shows is just right or if you love listening to our podcast, it's thanks to this woman. DJ Ziya volunteers her services with infectious positivity and professionalism and, in doing so, has helped create the indescribable RAW Storytelling vibe. Sandy is more than our DJ, she's family.
RAW Ambassadors
RAW Storytelling is a community-driven project that exists thanks to the generosity of people who believe in our mission. Here are some of our RAW Ambassadors.
