Our Mission

Campfire Tales exists to create community through personal storytelling.

We believe everyone has a story worth sharing.

For as long as humans have gathered, we have used stories to pass down wisdom, preserve family history, make sense of our lives, and connect with one another. Stories help us understand where we come from and remind us that our experiences matter.

At Campfire Tales, we want to hear from everyone.

Seasoned storytellers and first-timers. Young people and elders. People born and raised in these communities and those who arrived yesterday.

We believe that when people share their lived experiences honestly, they help themselves and others feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.

Each story becomes part of something larger.

It preserves a moment in time, honors the people and experiences that shaped us, and builds bridges across backgrounds, generations, and cultures.

Our goal is to create a welcoming space where people can share who they are, listen to one another, and discover the common threads that connect us all.

Meet the Campfire Team

  • Ryan McAbery

    FOUNDER

    Artist @ Modernterrain.com

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    Frequent traveler, podcast lover, excited about everything.

    Read the story of how Campfire Tales sprung to life here.

  • Mu-Yin “Molly” Chen

    CO-FOUNDER

    Keynote Speaker

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    Writer, musician, entrepreneur, craft addict.

  • Betsy Benoit

    CO-FOUNDER

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    Adventure seeker, bookworm, woodturner, curious beyond imagination. Small business advocate, ally, and a love for shining the light on others.