What an unforgettable evening! Still Believin’, our 2025 Storytelling Show, brought together our community of friends and partners at the Silver Spring Civic Building for an evening that was nothing short of inspiring.
The night began in a festive atmosphere, with guests mingling over appetizers and cocktails. But the true magic happened when everyone gathered in the auditorium to hear stories that moved hearts and sparked hope. There was laughter, there were tears, and above all, there was a powerful sense of community perseverance.
Each storyteller shared a deeply personal journey—stories of overcoming fear, embracing resilience, and committing to making the world a better place:
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. We hope you left feeling inspired by the incredible stories and reminded of the strength we have when we come together. Here’s to building an even stronger community—together!
The night began in a festive atmosphere, with guests mingling over appetizers and cocktails. But the true magic happened when everyone gathered in the auditorium to hear stories that moved hearts and sparked hope. There was laughter, there were tears, and above all, there was a powerful sense of community perseverance.
Each storyteller shared a deeply personal journey—stories of overcoming fear, embracing resilience, and committing to making the world a better place:
- Wenjing Zhang revealed how she turned her phobias into strengths, using fear to fuel growth.
- Brigid Howe reflected on how the volunteer job that seemed to derail her high school summer is still shaping her sense of community today.
- Uma Ahluwalia shared her full-circle immigration story, from her own American dream to her daughter’s move abroad for further study.
- Razia Alizada captivated the audience with her determination to rebuild her life—and dreams—after escaping Afghanistan.
- Corey Smedley showed how sibling rivalry and determination propelled him to excel in fire and rescue.
- Nina Ashford spoke about overcoming the identity crisis of postpartum depression through long walks, antidepressants, and some well-timed musical intervention.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so special. We hope you left feeling inspired by the incredible stories and reminded of the strength we have when we come together. Here’s to building an even stronger community—together!
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