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STORY STAGE

THE ALIVE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS

STORY 
STAGE

A cinematic evening of live inspirational stories, conscious conversation, and expansive connection.

 

WHAT THIS IS

NOT A
CONFERENCE.

NOT A
WORKSHOP.


This is not a room where you are expected to perform, share, or participate beyond your comfort. It is a rare kind of evening where you can take your seat, exhale ... and be fully immersed in the energy of the room.

Inside a cinematic setting, you'll experience:

 
Red carpet arrival, connections, and cinematic kickoff
 
Three powerful talks on awakening, courage, reinvention, and resilience.
 
A deeper conversation with speakers on growth, healing, vision, and evolution.
 
Optional audience Q&A and conscious conversations for those who wish to engage.
 
Photos, final connection, and a graceful close to the evening.
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ALIVE is perfect for:


Leaders, entrepreneurs, and seekers transitioning to their next chapter. 

People who want depth without group therapy.

High capacity visionaries craving real connection and clearer next steps.

Future Story Stage speakers who want to experience the room first.

WHAT'S UP NEXT 

AUGUST 2026

SUMMER SALON

An intimately curated evening of conversation + connection. 

Apply to co-host or join invite list

Atlanta, GA

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NOVEMBER 2026

FALL STORY STAGE

A curated evening of inspiration, expansion, + connection. 

Apply to speak below or join the invite list

Atlanta, GA

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WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

THE BEST EVENTS
DON'T JUST
ENTERTAIN.
THEY SHIFT
SOMETHING.

At Story Stage, you can expect to leave feeling:
 
More inspired by what is possible in your own life and work.
 
More connected to yourself, your vision, and the season you are in.
 
More energized by being in a room with ambitious, conscious, growth-minded people.
 
More expanded by stories of courage, reinvention, resilience, and bold personal evolution.
 
More open to meaningful relationships, collaborations, and conversations that continue long after the night ends.
Featured Speakers
Three
Stories.
One Night.
Three Georgia-based voices. Three distinct journeys. Real stories of awakening, courage, and reinvention that stay with you long after the night ends.
Joe Mittiga
Speaker 01
Joe Mittiga
Author · TEDx Speaker · Host, WE Podcast
A powerful perspective on healing, spiritual awakening, and what becomes possible when we begin living from a deeper sense of WE.
Crystal Johnson
Speaker 02
Crystal Johnson
Meta Ads Strategist · Master Certified Coach · Founder, CJ & Co Creative
A story of risk, reinvention, and what becomes possible when courage and self-belief lead the way.
Candice Morrow
Speaker 03
Candice Morrow, RN
Author · Advocate · Host, Behind the Bruises
A deeply moving story of survival and reclamation — a reminder that healing is possible and life can be rebuilt from a place of strength.
Featured Speakers
Three
Stories.
One Night.
Three Georgia-based voices. Three distinct journeys. Real stories of awakening, courage, and reinvention that stay with you long after the night ends.
 
Joe Mittiga
Speaker 01
Joe Mittiga
Author · TEDx Speaker · Host, WE Podcast
A powerful perspective on healing, spiritual awakening, and what becomes possible when we begin living from a deeper sense of WE.
 
Crystal Johnson
Speaker 02
Crystal Johnson
Meta Ads Strategist · Master Certified Coach · Founder, CJ & Co Creative
A story of risk, reinvention, and what becomes possible when courage and self-belief lead the way.
 
Candice Morrow
Speaker 03
Candice Morrow, RN
Author · Advocate · Host, Behind the Bruises
A deeply moving story of survival and reclamation — a reminder that healing is possible and life can be rebuilt from a place of strength.
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
And why you don't want to miss the next one.
"I highly recommend you attend. The energy and the people are incredible — it's not like any other event."
— Tammy B.
"Thanks to the speakers, I had a huge breakthrough about my design business — I was meant to be here."
— Amanda C.
"I came to Atlanta just for this event — alone and not sure what to expect. Turns out, this is exactly what I needed."
— Jim K.
WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
And why you don't want to miss the next one.

"I highly recommend you attend. The energy and the people are incredible — it's not like any other event."
— Tammy B.


"Thanks to the speakers, I had a huge breakthrough about my design business — I was meant to be here."
— Amanda C.


"I came to Atlanta just for this event — alone and not sure what to expect. Turns out, this is exactly what I needed."
— Jim K.

ABOUT THE ALIVE COLLECTIVE
The RoomS THAT CHANGE HOW YOU MOVE THROUGH LIFE.

 

From signature experiences like StoryStage to intimate salons, virtual gatherings, and future retreats & summits - The ALIVE Collective creates elevated experiences.

For people who are ready to expand personally, professionally, and relationally through meaningful events, conscious connection, real transformation and unforgettable rooms.

SEE THE ENERGY

What it feels like
to be in this room.

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

Dr. Karin Luise, PhD (Counseling & Education)

Spiritual Reinvention Architect + Founder & Host of The ALIVE Collective

Dr. Karin creates live rooms for high-capacity leaders, creatives, and founders who are done with surface-level “networking” and ready for real alignment, embodied confidence and powerful connection.

With 25+ years in transformational work, she blends psychology, spirituality and leadership to curate experiences that feel elevated and deeply real - the conversations that change how you move through your life and business.

Come sit at the table.


Featured: ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX

As seen in: Forbes I People I USA Today I HuffPost I AJC I The Washington Post 

Apply to speak on our STORY STAGE!

 

Have a story of reinvention, leadership or courage that could move a room?

Story Stage talks are 7-8 minutes and coached for clarity and impact.

Men are encouraged to apply. We want voices that speak to leadership, pressure, purpose, and the real work of becoming.

Applications NOW OPEN for Nov 2026

 

APPLY TO SPEAK
Some rooms
entertain you.
some rooms
drain you.
story stage is designed to expand you.
Questions
Got
Qs?
Do I have to participate or share?
Not at all. There is no expectation that you speak, share, or engage beyond your comfort level. You are fully welcome to attend, listen, observe, and enjoy the evening exactly as you are.
Is the audience Q&A required?
No. Audience interaction is completely optional.
Is this like therapy or a workshop?
No. Story Stage is a curated live event centered around storytelling, conversation, and inspiration. It is designed to be meaningful and moving without asking anything of you beyond your presence.
Is food included?
General Admission does not include food or beverages. LOOK's dine-in menu, cocktails, mocktails, and concessions are available for separate purchase. VIP includes curated pre-show bites.
What should I wear?
Elevated, polished, and camera-ready. This is a red carpet experience — dress for a night that matters.
Will there be networking?
Yes. Story Stage is intentionally designed for meaningful connection before, during, and after the program — the kind that actually leads somewhere.
Who is this for?
Men and women who value depth, growth, meaningful conversation, elevated experiences, and being in rooms that inspire expansion. If you've been craving a better room — this is it.
STORY STAGE
 
Be in
the Room.
Come for the stories. Come for the atmosphere. Come for the conversation. Come for the energy in the room.

Leave more inspired. More connected. More expanded. And deeply glad you said yes.
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