Nigeria · Nationwide · Monthly sessions
My Story Series
Real people. Real stories. A safe space to heal, grow and dream again.
Once a month, ProudToBeMe opens the floor to real people sharing stories of heartbreak, hope, triumph and growth. It goes beyond storytelling. It is soul-telling, building the kind of human connection that fosters healing, resilience and mutual support.
500+
Participants in 2025
500+
Participants
Reached through monthly sessions across Nigeria in 2025.
Monthly
Sessions
A regular, safe space people can return to.
85%
More confident
Reported improved self-confidence and emotional clarity.
90%
Stronger empathy
Developed deeper appreciation for shared experiences.
About the programme
Turning lived experience into healing and growth
The My Story Series has grown into a safe, nurturing space where participants explore their experiences, find emotional release and gain the courage to keep pursuing their dreams.
By bringing in ProudToBeMe’s pillars of creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship and employability, the series helps people channel their experiences into personal growth, professional development and community leadership.
- Promote emotional healing, resilience and self-expression
- Build empathy, trust and safe spaces to share
- Connect personal stories to real growth and opportunities
- Help participants spot their strengths and transferable skills
How it works
What happens at a My Story session
Every session combines powerful stories with practical tools to help participants move forward.
01
Stories That Matter
Personal challenges, community experiences, career journeys and overcoming socio-economic barriers.
02
Guided Reflection
Exercises that help participants make sense of their own experiences.
03
Peer Feedback
Honest, supportive responses from people who understand.
04
Action Planning
Turning insight into clear next steps for personal and professional growth.
05
Every Generation
Participants from youth to older adults, bringing a rich mix of perspectives.
Have a story to share?
Join a session or get in touch to tell your story at a future My Story event.
Measured outcomes
What changes when people are heard
85%
Improved self-confidence
Participants reported greater confidence and emotional clarity.
90%
Stronger empathy
Participants developed a deeper appreciation for shared experiences.
Community
Support beyond the room
Participants now support and mentor each other between sessions.
What’s next
Help us take My Story to more communities
Distance and poor connectivity still limit our reach in remote and rural areas, and some participants need more help turning insight into skills. Your support can change that.
Next steps
1
Mentoring circles
Connecting storytellers with peers and professionals after each session.
2
Professional partnerships
Bringing in experts to support participants’ next steps.
3
Wider reach
Taking sessions to remote and rural communities.
