Mariah Scott speaking at a podium, celebrating SchoolWorks' years of impact
A story, still being told —

Mariah Scott

Founder • Facilitator • Storyteller

I create workshops, performances, and learning experiences that equip artists and creative entrepreneurs with practical tools to build sustainable creative careers.

Chapter One — Her Story
Mariah Scott, editorial portrait

Stories have the power to help us feel seen.

I believe stories have the power to help us feel seen, connected, and a little less alone. That belief is at the heart of everything I do.

My work is about helping people gain clarity, build stronger connections, and take meaningful action — whether that's through a workshop, a performance, or a conversation that shifts how someone sees their own path forward.

Whether I'm facilitating a workshop, performing poetry, or designing learning experiences, my goal is always the same: helping people leave with greater clarity, deeper connection, and practical next steps.

Chapter Two — Philosophy

Stories help us imagine. Workshops help us practice. Community helps us sustain the work.

That's the space I'm committed to building.

Chapter Three — The Work

How we can work together

Workshops

Workshops & Professional Development

Interactive learning experiences that help artists, nonprofits, schools, universities, and creative teams build sustainable creative practices.

Speaking

Speaking & Storytelling

Original poetry, keynote presentations, moderated conversations, and storytelling experiences designed to spark reflection, dialogue, and connection.

Consulting

Creative Consulting

Strategic facilitation, program design, partnership development, and creative business coaching for organizations investing in artists and communities.

Chapter Four — Featured Workshop

The Language of Your Work

Helping Creatives Communicate Their Value with Clarity

A highly interactive workshop that helps creatives communicate the value of their work with clarity and confidence. Participants learn how to identify their creative identity, position themselves as problem solvers, develop a compelling brand statement, and identify new opportunities for networking, partnerships, grants, and business growth.

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  • Develop a clear brand statement
  • Learn practical networking and partnership language
  • Gain immediate feedback from peers
  • Leave with tools they can apply to websites, grants, speaking opportunities, and client conversations

Ideal for conferences, arts organizations, universities, and creative communities.

Chapter Six — By the Numbers
850+
Community Members Engaged
91%
Workshop Recommendation Rate
Off‑Broadway
Nationally Touring Artist
Award‑Winning
Storyteller
Chapter Seven — Where She's Been

Experience that shapes my work

  • Founder, Mariah Scott Consulting
  • Partnerships Lead, Reel Works
  • Moderator, ReelAbilities Film Festival
  • Featured Performer, NBA G League
  • Featured Speaker, SchoolWorks' 25th Anniversary
  • Guest, WVON 1690 – The Talk of Chicago

My work has included developing partnerships and creative programming with nationally recognized organizations through my role at Reel Works, alongside leading my own independent creative practice.

Chapter Eight — In Their Words

"Mariah was warm and welcoming. I loved the community guidelines at the start — it felt so therapeutic."

— Workshop Participant

"The song 'Joy' — I loved how she experimented with rap. It was amazing, and it inspired me to perform my own raps!"

— An Evening of Joy Attendee

"Usually I leave events feeling heavy, caught up in my own thoughts. But it was so nice to leave this show on a high note and bask in the joy."

— An Evening of Joy Attendee
Mariah Scott performing on stage at Rodney’s
Chapter Nine — Let's Begin

Let's build something meaningful together.

Whether you're planning a workshop, conference, artist residency, classroom experience, or community event, I'd love to hear what you're working on.