The Our Narratives Project

Tell Your Story Before Someone Else Tells It For You

Encouraging Creators to Tell Their Own Stories

The Our Narratives Project believes storytelling shapes the world, promotes healing, and builds connections. We aim to create a future where everyone can share their work in spaces that truly appreciate it. This program focuses on lifting diverse voices, encouraging self-expression, and helping people gain the confidence to share their stories.

Facilitator’s Approach:

Heidi Jeub and Terrell X’avion boast a partnership that merges the vast artistic resources and experiences they’ve gathered separately from their respective backgrounds and accumulated knowledge. The result is a comfortable foundation for group self-reflection, exploration of new creative tools, and bonding through the shared experience of storytelling. Our Narratives’ employment of writing, visual art, breakout sessions and performance, empowers participants to reclaim their own stories, as they showcase the rewards produced from doing the difficult work.

Who can participate?

Our Narratives workshops are for creators at any stage, whether you're experienced or just starting out. What matters is your vision for a better world and your willingness to share it through your art. We offer a supportive space where participants can take risks, be authentic, and embrace their creative journey while learning from each other.

SUPPORTING THE HEALTH & HEALING OF (Y)OUR COMMUNITY.

For too long, the stories of marginalized communities have been told by others.

TIME FOR A CHANGE…

Creative

Facilitators

Heidi Jeub

Visual Artist, Writer, Storyteller

Terrell X’avion (Carnage The Executioner)

Performer, Writer, Actor, Storyteller

HEIDI JEUB

Heidi Jeub is a nationally-recognized artist in her work as a painter, public artist, and leader in positive self-expression. As a facilitator hailing primarily from rural Minnesota, she is a passionate advocate for creativity and community storytelling. Heidi’s robust work with visual arts and performance aligns with her belief in the transformative power of the arts as a vehicle for personal growth, emotional healing, and the importance of establishing community connections.

Heidi’s work as the director of Heijeu Arts, a nonprofit in Minnesota, roots her practice in inclusivity and compassion through each program she offers, to foster an atmosphere where participants feel safe to take creative risks, challenge their own perspectives, and connect authentically with others. With a focus on creating accessible, supportive environments, Heidi helps participants find their voices and express their stories through a variety of artistic mediums.

TERRELL X’AVION

Terrell X’avion, known around the world to many as the dynamic rapper and master human beat boxer Carnage The Executioner, is a force of nature in the world of live performance art and collaboration. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the Twin Cities, Terrell’s lifelong dedication to songwriting and gracing stages has enabled him to craft a style that blends wit, brutal honesty, and lyrical dexterity. Terrell’s impressive vocal presence jells perfectly with his versatile beat boxing techniques. The entire presentation highlights his vast memory of soul music and Hip Hop rhythms, as well as his appreciation for transparency and sincerity.

As a co-founder of The Our Narratives Project, Terrell brings his expertise in creating sounds, building personal relationships, and unwavering belief in the power of storytelling to every workshop and community. Participants are encouraged to dig deep into their life stories, express themselves through powerful wordplay and vocal performance (sometimes over music), and share their journeys with others in meaningful, often cathartic ways. Unique individuals come together as a family to showcase and celebrate their differences in a safe space.

  • Our Narratives - Minneapolis

    • Sampler March 25 & April 1, 6:30pm - 8pm (Free)

    • Workshop : May 20, 27, June 3, 6:30 (Happy Hour), program 7-9pm

    • REGISTRATION

    Our Narratives - Edina

    • Sampler TBD in August

    • Workshop: October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, & 13

    • REGISTRATION available soon

  • Interested in starting Our Narratives in your community? Contact Heidi at heidi@heidijeub.com to discuss the possibilities.