Stephanie Rogers is the host and creator of Story Jam and Story Serenade, two acclaimed live lit, live music shows which feature diverse personal narrative storytellers and original songs echoing each story.

With a team of talented coaches and performers, Story Jam Studio offers trainings, classes, workshops, and retreats which help companies, individuals, and organizations use personal narrative storytelling to build lasting, authentic connections.

Of course, great story skills can also enhance performance, drive sales, wins slams, promote leadership, and improve culture! But that’s just the start.

After graduating with a theatre degree from Northwestern University, Steph acted in television, theatre, commercials, and films while singing in indie rock bands and event orchestras. She is an award-winning storyteller and songwriter who has released four full albums and has performed on hundreds of stages. Several of her stories have been featured in personal narrative collections, including Story Jam’s very own 2025 anthology, “Stories From The Writing Room.”

In 2020, Steph acquired a master’s degree in written communication from National Louis University, the pursuit of which prompted her to expand Story Jam Studio’s programming and create outlets for thousands of people to find and craft their personal stories.

It is her goal to connect people from different backgrounds through the art of personal narrative storytelling and to build upon those connections by providing safe, creative spaces for people to learn and share.

Current projects include: corporate trainings; producing shows for Story Jam; organizing and leading classes for Story Jam Studio; finishing up a certificate program at Berklee School of Music at an exceedingly slow pace; and directing a whole bunch of solo shows.

In addition to playing music and obsessing about storytelling, Steph is a racket sports enthusiast who loves competitive tennis, padel, and pickleball.