THE STORYWALKS APPROACH
At Storywalks, we believe that storytelling is more than entertainment — it’s a way to connect, to belong, and to imagine new possibilities together.
We are a social enterprise dedicated to audio storytelling. Through projects like South Coast Story, YouthLab, StorySites, and Community podcasts, we help communities preserve local voices, empower young people, and share the stories that matter most.
Wonder With Purpose
We create immersive, beautiful audio experiences that spark awe — but always with intention. Every story, soundscape, or podcast invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and feel more connected to the people and places around them.
Story As System Shift
Our work gently disrupts. By amplifying community voices, we challenge the systems that keep people isolated and unheard. Storytelling whispers new ways of being — cooperative, conscious, and alive.
Emotional Resonance
We don’t speak loudly — we speak deeply. Whether it’s a youth sharing their first interview or a local elder recalling lived history, our stories are designed to be felt. They act as mirrors, allowing listeners to see themselves and their community in a new light.
Intimacy Over Influence
We’re not building an empire — we’re building ecosystems. We grow slowly, intentionally, and relationally, crafting stories that nurture connection and legacy. For us, it’s never about mass production — it’s about depth, beauty, and belonging.
Why We Exist
Our purpose is simple: to use storytelling as a tool for connection, pride, and change.
· We preserve heritage and culture through South Coast Story.
· We train and empower young voices through YouthLab.
· We bring towns and landscapes alive through StorySites.
· We help groups, councils, and organisations share their own stories through commissioned podcasts.
By weaving together wonder, depth, and community, Storywalks Studios is creating a living archive of stories that inspire pride, strengthen connection, and plant seeds for a more beautiful future.
A Note From the Founder
Hello, I’m Gemma Hart — audio storyteller, community arts practitioner, and the heart behind Storywalks.
For over 15 years, I’ve worked with communities and young people to create spaces where stories can be told and heard. I’ve seen firsthand how a simple story — shared between a young person and their elder, or woven into the fabric of a town’s history — can transform the way people feel about themselves and their community.
I started Storywalks because I believe stories are the threads that hold us together. They spark wonder, preserve culture, and help us imagine new ways of living. My hope is that through projects like South Coast Story, YouthLab, StorySites, and our community podcasts, people of all ages can hear their world reflected back with care, beauty, and meaning.
At the heart of Storywalks is this belief: connection changes everything. And stories are how we make that connection last.
— Gemma
Our Values
✨ Connection: Stories bind people to place and to each other.
✨ Creativity: Experiences that engage, surprise, delight, and inspire.
✨ Care: A considered, collaborative approach rooted in respect for culture, history, and community.
✨ Legacy: Work that leaves something lasting, meaningful, and of value for future generations.
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