Narrative Strategy Studio

Storytelling, communication strategy, and cultural narrative development for individuals, organizations and leaders shaping meaningful work.

Who We Work With

Individuals and organizations rarely struggle because they lack ideas, they struggle because their message lacks clarity. Narrative strategy helps translate values, experiences, and complex ideas into storytelling that builds trust, aligns teams, and connects meaningfully with audiences.

We work with founders, thought leaders, nonprofits, universities, mission-driven companies, and cultural institutions seeking to communicate their mission, culture, and impact with greater clarity.

Not sure where to start? Book a Narrative Clarity Session.

How We Work

We help individuals and organizations shape and share their narrative with clarity and impact. Our process moves from Discovery to understand your goals, through Narrative Development to uncover core themes, into Strategy & Implementation to bring your story to life, with optional Ongoing Support for continued guidance and refinement.

Individual + Organizational packages

Narrative Studio

Narrative Content Strategy Packages

Narrative Strategy

This work may include:

  • Brand messaging and narrative development
  • Thought leadership positioning
  • Campaign storytelling frameworks
  • Content strategy for institutional communications
  • Narrative audits to evaluate how organizations communicate culture

Emotionally intelligent narrative development that connects culturally and lands with clarity.

We support individuals developing their voice and organizations seeking clarity in how they communicate their mission, culture, and impact. Through narrative strategy, we help translate values and ideas into storytelling and messaging that resonate with both internal teams and external audiences.

Most Popular

For Individuals

Personal Narrative
Clarity Session

A focused strategy conversation designed to help clarify your narrative and message.

Includes

  • 60-75 minute strategy session
  • Personal narrative mapping
  • Messaging guidance
  • Positioning recommendations

Book your Narrative Clarity Session.

For Individuals

For Individuals

Personal Narrative
Strategy Intensive

A focused strategy conversation designed to help clarify your narrative and message.

Includes

  • 6 strategy sessions (60–75 min each)
  • Personal narrative mapping
  • Personal storytelling framework
  • Content strategy for media or social platforms
  • Deliverable: Narrative Strategy Document

Apply for Personal Narrative Strategy.

For Organizations

Narrative Audit

Understand the story your organization is telling and the one it should be telling.
A comprehensive review of your messaging, storytelling approach, and cultural communication strategy.

Includes

  • Website narrative review
  • Internal messaging evaluation
  • Culture storytelling audit
  • Narrative gap analysis
  • Strategy report with recommendations
Ask about ongoing Narrative Strategy Partnership.

For Organizations

Narrative Strategy Sprint

Build the narrative foundation that aligns leadership, culture, and communication.
This intensive engagement helps organizations clarify their brand story and align messaging across leadership, teams, and campaigns.

Includes

  • Two half-day strategy sessions
  • Narrative Design Blueprint
  • Brand Narrative mapping
  • Leadership messaging alignment
  • Brand narrative framework
  • Campaign storytelling guidance

Ask about ongoing Narrative Strategy Partnership.

Not sure where to start?

Most clients begin with a Narrative Clarity Session to explore goals and determine the best strategy.

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Workshops / Media / Partnerships

Workshops, Lunch and Learns Packages

Workshops & Lunch + Learns

Workshops may include:

  • Lunch + Learn series
  • Leadership communication workshops
  • Relational wellness conversations
  • Moderated cultural discussions

Trauma-informed, culturally grounded sessions that strengthen relational wellness and communication.

These facilitated workshops create space for reflection, conversation, and practical learning around communication, leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.

Sessions are designed to help teams move beyond surface-level conversations and explore how storytelling, identity, and lived experience influence workplace dynamics.

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Lunch + Learn

A 60–90 minute interactive session designed to introduce storytelling tools that strengthen leadership communication and relational awareness in the workplace.

Topics include

  • Leadership messaging alignment
  • Emotional intelligence in communication
  • Culture and narrative
  • Relational wellness at work
  • Accountability vs Response-Ability

Leadership Communication Workshop

A half-day immersive training that equips leaders with practical storytelling frameworks and communication tools.

Includes

  • Narrative Design Blueprint
  • Leadership storytelling frameworks
  • Communication tools for clarity and connection
  • Cultural intelligence discussions
  • Facilitated group conversation
Social Storytelling Partnerships Packages

Event Media & Impact Films

Services may include:

  • Event coverage and highlight films
  • Impact storytelling for conferences
  • Documentary-style campaign videos
  • Storytelling media for nonprofit initiatives
  • Digital content designed for social and institutional platforms

End-to-end storytelling for conferences, campaigns, and live events.

We help organizations capture the meaning behind their work through cinematic media that extends the life of events and amplifies their impact.

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Event Impact Story Package

Transform your event into a powerful narrative that extends its impact beyond the room.

Includes

  • Event coverage
  • Highlight film
  • Social media clips
  • Storytelling interviews

Campaign Documentary Package

A short documentary designed to capture the heart of your mission and share the deeper story behind your work.

Includes

  • Mini documentary film
  • Interviews and story development
  • Campaign storytelling assets for social media
  • Narrative guidance for messaging
Services: Event Media and Impact Films

Social Storytelling Partnerships

These partnerships may include:

  • Hosted Instagram Live conversations
  • Moderated digital panels and discussions
  • Talkbacks following screenings or presentations
  • Interviews with leadership and team members
  • Mini-documentary storytelling about organizational culture
  • Internal storytelling for HR onboarding and training
  • External storytelling campaigns highlighting community impact

These conversations help organizations humanize their brand while strengthening internal culture and external trust.

Narrative-driven content that brings your organization’s voice to life across digital platforms.

Many organizations struggle to communicate culture authentically online. Social storytelling partnerships allow leaders, teams, and communities to share meaningful conversations that reflect the organization’s values and lived experiences.

Best Seller

Social Storytelling Partnership

Narrative-driven digital storytelling that brings your organization’s voice to life across platforms.

Partnerships may include:

  • Hosted Instagram Live conversations
  • Moderated digital discussions
  • Interviews with thought leaders and creatives
  • Mini-documentary storytelling
  • Narrative social content
  • Leadership conversations

Bring your story to life.

Our interactive workshops and media packages help teams and events connect with audiences meaningfully.

Starter + Full membership

Thought Leadership Lab

Thought Leadership Lab Packages

Thought Leadership Lab

Membership includes:

  • Monthly group strategy sessions
    Guided discussions to develop your narrative and ideas
  • Narrative prompts and exercises
    Tools to create compelling content for writing, speaking, or media
  • Guest conversations with thought leaders
    Learn frameworks, insights, and practices from experienced storytellers
  • Community discussion space
    Exchange ideas, receive feedback, and build accountability

The Lab is ideal for individuals seeking to grow their personal brand, enhance storytelling skills, and connect with a supportive creative network.

A community for writers, creatives, and leaders developing their narrative voice and expanding influence.

Our Lab is designed for individuals who want to explore storytelling frameworks, experiment with ideas, and connect with peers who are shaping culture and thought leadership. Through collaborative sessions and curated prompts, members refine their voice, build confidence, and learn strategies to make their ideas resonate.

Hot Pick

Thought Leadership Lab

A community for writers, creatives, and leaders developing their narrative voice and exploring storytelling as a tool for cultural impact.

Membership Includes

  • Monthly Narrative Lab Sessions
  • Storytelling prompts
  • Guest conversations
  • Creative discussion space

Refine your voice,
connect with peers.

Join our Lab to practice storytelling, explore frameworks, and get guidance from thought leaders.

L.A. Wade's Partnerships

Partnerships

Trusted by leading brands, institutions, and cultural organizations to
shape powerful narratives and creative strategy.

Toronto Blue Jays
Ase Community Foundation
Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre
Save the Children
Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival

University of Toronto
University of Manitoba
York University
Ottawa University
Carlton University
St. George’s University Grenada, West Indies
The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, Barbados

Toronto Blue Jays
University of Toronto
Save the Children Foundation
Ase Community Foundation

Ready to start shaping your story?

Whether you’re an individual or an organization, we can help you clarify your narrative and amplify your impact.