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About Us
Our Mission & vision
Mission Statement:
At Cool Storytellers, we aspire to create a world where creativity serves as a powerful catalyst for healing, personal growth, and community transformation. Started in 2024, by CEO & President, Nadia Shaik, an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and mixed-media artist, Cool Storytellers draws on her extensive experience in storytelling, writing, the arts, and community education.
With a deep understanding of the transformative power of creativity, Nadia’s mission is to provide wellness arts-based experiences that inspire individuals to explore their own stories and express themselves through visual arts and storytelling. We believe that by fostering a deep connection to creativity, we can help people overcome challenges, build resilience, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to become a leading provider of creative wellness programs designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, especially those from diverse and underserved communities. By offering inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant arts programs, Nadia Shaik and her team at Cool Storytellers empower individuals to discover their potential, spark their imagination, and find healing through the creative process.
We envision a future where every person feels seen, heard, and valued, and where creativity is recognized as a transformative force that enhances personal, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being.
Through ongoing innovation and partnerships with culturally specific federal, state, corporate, commercial, and nonprofit organizations, along with music- and arts-based programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington, we collaborate with creatives, QMHPs, life coaches, educators, and community leaders to develop impactful wellness initiatives. Together, we build stronger, more connected communities through the transformative power of storytelling and the arts.
Classes Offered
Join us for our engaging paper collage and comic zine classes designed for both youth and adults. Our classes cater to a diverse audience, ensuring that everyone finds a place to express their creativity.