Every Business is Built on a Story

The story you tell yourself. The story you communicate to others.

Your story comes from your DNA, the environment in which you were raised, the society and culture that shaped you. It also comes from every choice you've made since the moment you realised you could make choices. Every experience you've had. Every lesson you've learned. Every mistake you've made. Every conversation you've shared. Every book you've read. Every piece of media you've consumed.

All the while, you have been creating story.

As an entrepreneur, you sit on the frontline of creation itself both at the mercy of its chaos and uncertainty, and at the benefit of its evolution and growth. Nothing is fixed. Everything is in a constant state of becoming. You are dancing with that process, building from it, and sharing with others the insight, wisdom, and value you've gained along the way.

Story = Energy + Attention.

The stories you believe determine where your attention goes. Your attention determines where your energy flows. And where your energy flows, your business grows.

Over four weeks, we'll uncover the narratives that shape your work, your relationship with money, and the way you communicate with the world.

Together we'll craft an authentic origin story, transform your knowledge into clear systems, compelling communication and thought leadership, and cultivate a brand voice that invites trust, reciprocity, and sustainable growth.

Course Programme

Week 1: Craft an authentic origin story that inspires trust and connects people to your mission.

Week 2: Transform your knowledge into clear systems, compelling communication, and thought leadership.

Week 3: Uncover and rewrite the stories you hold about money, value, and visibility. (Includes a guided day retreat connecting urban, rural, and informal entrepreneurs.)

Week 4: Build a brand voice and communication practice that is human, beautiful, effective, and deeply authentic.

Logistics

• Group size is capped at 6 participants to ensure individual attention and meaningful discussion.
• Workshops are offered in Muizenberg, Observatory, or online.
• Sessions take place on Saturday mornings, unless the group votes to meet on a weekday or weekday evening.
• Each session is 3 hours.
• Course fee: R3,300 per person

For more information or to apply, email tanika@hatuakali-storytelling.org.

Visit www.creativewritingincapetown.com to learn more.