The Story Night Podcast

Within a one week period, Caitlin learned that she was pregnant... and had breast cancer.  She is now a two-time breast cancer survivor, mentor, and founder of With Courage.  Caitlin shared her story at our 20th live Story Night event on July 31st, 2025 at Domaine Willamette Winery. To watch the video version of Caitlin's Story Night, visit us on  our Story Night Youtube channel To learn more abou...

Holly is one of the main faces of McMinnville's Chamber of Commerce.  She has a heart for helping people and businesses.  Holly shares her story of surviving two divorces before finding her wonderful husband.  Like many women, she once believed the lies that she was without value and had failed in some way.  Holly reminds listeners they are worthy of love and offers hope that their 'lost' years ca...

Bethany was an orphan in Liberia.  She is now Ms. Black Oregon, preparing to compete for Ms. Black Oregon USA 2025.  Bethany shared her amazing and miraculous story at a live Story Night event in May 2025 and reminds ladies that they are beautiful, chosen, and destined to FLY. Follow Bethany on  instagram Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tic...

Robin was an 18 year old single mom in beauty school.  She is now in a marriage that's 25 years strong, the mother of two adult children, the grandmother of one precious grandson, and the founder and CEO of her own spa.  In her inspirational story, Robin reminds ladies to surround themselves with encouraging people and maintain work-life balance. Check out Robin's  Glo Spa  and the marriage minist...

Cami is part of the Story Night team and shares her story of starting a business called Swedemom.  Cami found a way to combine technology and databases with people and donated items, in order to bless the community.  She believes every thing and every person has a purpose and can be redeemed, no matter what their story is. Check out  Swedemom  and  Mac Hub  to learn more, donate, or get involved....

Bianca is a vibrant young woman who is embarking on the post-college season of life.  She shares her story of self-pressure and how she was finally able to recognize that it was ok to change career paths.  Bianca encourages young ladies to listen those nudges and find the courage to make changes. Learn more about  Soroptimist here. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfr...

Jana is a wife, mother, grandmother, and active community member.  In this emotional and powerful episode, she shares her story of growing up in the south, finding her husband, and starting their family with the deepest grief a parent can experience.   The heart of Story Night is to be real with each other, offer encouragement, and remind women they are not alone.  Jana has been able to comfort ot...

Lauren is an ICU nurse, wife, and mom.  Though her life was always full of domestic and international travel, she always wanted to return home.  Lauren reminds listeners that it's ok to take risks by moving and it's always worth reaching out to find community and friendship, wherever you are. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our n...

Amanda has always had a heart to serve.  But a mission trip to El Salvador as a teenager left her broken and lost.  Years would pass before all the pieces of her story would come full circle, and provide her the opportunity to help others heal through art. For more about Saint Bezzie's visit  stbezziesartcollab.com Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get you...

In this upbeat episode, Jade shares her story of sports and fitness.  Jade's passion for health and wellness led her to starting her own gym, Alpine Fitness, and has allowed her to be part of countless stories of transformation. Check out Alpine on  instagram Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our next live event: Website Facebook I...

Sara is a teacher and mom of three little ones.  Growing up as a college prep school student, she was focused on checking the boxes, pleasing people, and achieving high goals.  Then she found herself as a single mother with three children under the age of five... and discovered an incredible community that rallied to support her.  Sara encourages women to lean into their communities before hitting...

Katie is a wife, mom, realtor, and business owner who is heavily involved in the community.  She shares her story of teenage trials from her parents' divorce that ultimately landed her in Oregon.  Katie then found her husband and life settled, but she had no idea about the health issues and challenges that would come during pregnancy and beyond.  Katie offers encouragment to moms who are navigatin...

Kerstin is one of our amazing Story Night team members.  She shares her story of navigating marriage and motherhood, while trying to find community and gain tools she never received while growing up.  As someone who suffered through postpartum depression, Kerstin encourages ladies to reach out and find support and community. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends a...

Debbie Palacios shares the beautiful story of adopting her youngest daughter, Bethany Hope, from Liberia.  Bethany is now Miss Black Oregon and will be sharing her story at our live Story Night event on May 15, 2025. Debbie's inspirational story reminds us to never give up hope. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our next live event...

Jessica is indirectly part of our Story Night team; she is the Chief of Staff for Representative Lucetta Elmer.  She shares her story of grit, hard work, and sleepless nights that took her through school and into a career of politics.  Jessica encourages women to remember that they are braver, stronger, and smarter than they realize, and can achieve great things with resilience and dedication. Get...

Lacey is one of our wonderful Story Night team members.  She met her husband at a three-legged race and shares how they stayed a team throughout the ups and downs of life, including major career changes.  Lacey encourages women to support and mentor the younger generation through their own "three-legged races." Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your fr...

Helen is a nurse, wife, and mother.  Now a successful entrepreneur and business woman, you would never know that Helen had dropped out of high school.  Assaulted and bullied as a young teenager, things looked pretty hopeless for Helen... until her local community college changed her life. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our next...

Marni is a wife and mother of four.  Her path to motherhood was nothing she would have expected.  Marni shares her story of both adoption and fertility treatments and reminds ladies to stay hopeful... and take pictures! Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our next live event: Website Facebook Instagram

Charity is one of amazing Story Night team members.  As a wife and mother of four, she is plenty busy with family life, yet makes time to serve as a leader of Her Journey, a healing group for victims and survivors of abuse.  Though Charity never experienced abuse in her personal life, she is no stranger to other serious sufferings.  Charity thought about suicide as a young adult and later suffered...

Analiese is one of our amazing Story Night team members.  Even from childhood, Analiese's life looked picture-perfect on the outside.  But behind the scenes, her struggle to find security at home led her into two abusive marriages.  But as Analiese learned, it was never too late to give up on a bright and beautiful future. Get connected and learn more about Story Night Website Facebook Instagram

Maria is one of our amazing Story Night team members.  Voted "Most Likely to Succeed," Maria always knew the world was bigger than her beginnings in a small town and embarked on adventure at a young age.  She shares her story of travel, bulimia, marriage, and motherhood.  As her story unfolded, Maria came to understand herself and the true meaning of "success."  To learn more about the Soroptimist...

In this Story Night season premiere event from Feb. 6th, 2025, Lucetta Elmer shares her story of becoming a legislator.  A wife, mother of four grown children, and small business owner, Lucetta never expected to add "State Representative" to her list of titles.  In this funny, heartfelt, and vulnerable story, she reminds us all about the power of listening. To watch the video version of this event...

Welcome to Story Night, a place where real women share real stories of real hope. In this introductory episode, Story Night Host Jessica Campbell and State Representative Lucetta Elmer discuss the history, purpose, and vision of Story Night. Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to learn more Follow us on  Facebook  or  Instagram Story Night would like to thank CalvaryMac for providing a platform for Sto...