I’m here to help you discover and integrate the richness of storytelling into your life.
From a young age, I’ve loved performing and getting in front of an audience.
There is something magical that happens when we come together, in the live moment, to collectively witness a creative performance.
For a long time, I thought that my love for performing meant I wanted to be an actress, however, I now realize that inside me I was always first and foremost a storyteller.
One reason is that I love to embody all of the characters and emotions of a story! The other more important reason is that storytelling gave me one of the most important gifts of my life– the ability to express my whole self to the world. Prior to finding this creative expression in storytelling, I often felt very suppressed as I didn’t know how to communicate what was happening inside of me, and often didn’t believe that what was happening inside me had any relevance to anyone else. Through learning to tell stories, I was able to become more comfortable with my inner self, learned the skills in how to share that vulnerability with others, and understood the positive impact that a story authentically told could have on others.
Through working in fields of education, international development, and leadership development I discovered that what I loved most was facilitating transformational spaces that helped people reach their goals and discover their own potential. With Uncharted Territory Consulting I bring together my knowledge of storytelling to create transformational spaces for companies, communities, and individuals.
Storytelling has helped me express my whole self and find my true voice — I want to help you find yours!
Fun facts about me:
I really love to dance! I’ve studied dance forms from all over the world including Indian classical dances such as Odissi and Manipuri, Butoh, and African Dance. Currently I’m studying Flamenco, and absolutely love the dance form, the music, and the rhythm. These days when I take a break from my storytelling work- I’m often practicing my tangos and rumbas!
I speak three languages. I’ve lived across several countries in my life, and speak German, Hindi, and English.
Where was I on December 31, 1999 at 11:59pm? Flying a plane with my dad! My dad was a pilot, and gave me a flying lesson on the eve of the new millennium.
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Professional Bio
Katrina L. Sanyal is a storyteller and facilitator based in India and the US. Katrina has worked with diverse communities around the world including young professionals, social sector leaders, students, and teachers. Katrina’s work has a strong focus on social justice, and she has facilitated creative workshops with immigrant communities, women’s empowerment groups, and alternative schools.
She has performed globally as a storyteller, theatre artist, and dancer in India, South Africa, Thailand, Japan, and the United States. In 2018, Katrina began a new chapter of her professional journey by founding her own company Uncharted Territory Consulting. Prior to that, Katrina worked in international education, international development, and leadership development for over 10 years.
Currently, Katrina works at the Post Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven, CT.
Katrina is certified in Storytelling in the Community through the Centre for Biographical Storytelling, United Kingdom (Sue Hollingsworth and Gilly Southwood), and in Transformational Communication from UC San Diego, USA (Dr. Karen Dietz).
Katrina is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Drama Therapy from Lesley University. She holds a degree in Social Justice, Global Studies (South Asia), and Theatre Studies from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. From 2011-2022, she lived in India across several states including Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Katrina speaks English, German, and Hindi.
Katrina is a member of FEAST (Federation of Asian Storytellers), and NADTA (North American Drama Therapy Association).
