Story hour for Grownups
In Good Company is a Thursday night storytelling and ideas series hosted at Reformation Canton. Think of it like Story Hour but for Grownups.
Each gathering features people sharing stories, perspectives, and experiences worth listening to — thoughtful, funny, human, and accessible. Some nights lean reflective, some joyful, some curious — all pair well with beer and good company.
This is not an academic lecture series. It’s a space for grown-ups to gather, listen, and connect.
📍 Reformation Brewery — Canton
🕖 Thursdays at 7pm (once a month)
🍺 Drinks available. Curiosity required.
These are ideas we think make for meaningful, fun, or memorable nights together. They’re not requirements—just sparks. Presentations can be storytelling, visual essays, talks, or guided conversations. This is not an academic lecture series—clarity, warmth, and audience connection matter more than credentials.
Love, Loss & Connection
- – Why We Tell Love Stories (and Why They Change)
- – Friendship After 30
- – Loving Animals Like Family
- – Heartbreak That Made Me Kinder
- – What “Home” Really Means
- – The Relationships That Shape Us Most
Humor, Joy & Lived Experience
- – A Story That Could Only Happen in the South
- – The Funniest Thing That Ever Went Wrong
- – Lessons Learned the Hard Way
- – Why Adults Still Need Play
- – The Accidental Path That Led Me Here
- – Small Moments That Changed Everything
Wonder, Curiosity & Being Human
- – Why Humans Are Drawn to Mystery
- – The Emotional Life of Memory
- – Why Stories Stick
- – The Power of Paying Attention
- – What Art (or Film, or Music) Taught Me About Life
- – Why We’re Obsessed with Endings
Meaning, Growth & Reinvention
- – Reinvention Without a Rulebook
- – What Failure Taught Me That Success Never Did
- – How People Actually Change
- – The Myth of Having It All Figured Out
- – What Burnout Forced Me to Rethink
- – Becoming Brave Quietly
Place, Community & Belonging
- – Finding Belonging as an Adult
- – What Makes a Place Feel Like Home
- – Why Third Places Matter
- – The Art of Gathering Well
- – Building Community Without Forcing It
- – Why Showing Up Is Half the Work
Become a Speaker
We’re inviting storytellers, creatives, professionals, and thoughtful humans to be part of Good Stories, Better Beer, an ongoing speaker and storytelling series at Reformation Brewery.
We’re looking for:
- – Clear ideas that connect with people
- – Stories rooted in lived – experience, curiosity, or insight
- – Warm, engaging delivery (not academic lectures)
- – Topics that spark reflection, laughter, or meaningful conversation
Formats can include storytelling, visual presentations, short talks, or guided reflections. Slides are optional. Credentials are not required — clarity and connection matter more.
If your idea feels like something people would enjoy hearing over a beer on a Friday night, we’d love to hear from you. What we’re building is a room full of adults sharing meaning, curiosity, humor, and humanity over beer.
That means the content should feel:
- – Personal but not confessional
- – Smart but not academic
- – Thoughtful but not preachy
- – Inviting rather than intimidating
Here’s what to expect:
- – Location: Reformation Brewery — Canton
- – Day & Time: Thursday evening, 7:00pm start
- – Format: ~30 minutes to share your story or talk, followed by a short guided conversation
- – Visuals: Optional — we have projector capability if you’d like to use it
Please allow 7-10 business days for your application to be reviewed. A “no” response does not mean never, so feel free to reapply in 3 months if you don’t get selected on a first try. Multiple applications for different topics are welcome.
community through the good gift of beer