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Elana ShyongCreative facilitator & trainer

Weekly Recap 9.18.2026

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Illustration: four nested plum and lilac arches connected by an orchid ribbon beneath a marigold circle

Friday already! Below is my weekly recap:

🎭 Coliving Conference flights booked!: I’m really looking forward to working with the brilliant team again and to hosting the Coliving Awards this year. Coliving Hub team will be there too, with Morgane and Andreea leading a mastermind alongside Katia with Coliving for a Living.

🎭 Online Workshop Series Kick-off: I kicked off my online workshop series with Ouch Theatre on Drama in Education. This month’s theme is exploring family relationships and dynamics through the story of Hansel and Gretel, using drama to look beneath the surface of a familiar tale.

🎭 Power of Stories Livestream: On Monday I was invited onto a livestream to discuss the power of stories for educators all around China: how they help us make meaning, connect with one another, and see familiar experiences from a different perspective.

🎭 ToP Training Confirmed: Martin inspired Allison and I to host the IAF España Barcelona chapter meetups when he’s not there, and I’m very excited to be learning from him about ToP Group Facilitation Methods Training next month in Sitges.

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