Live storytelling performance at Caveat NYC hosted by Generation Women

A Generation Women Experience

SPOTLIGHT

Find your story.

Step into your spotlight.

Spotlight is a six-week storytelling intensive for women and non-binary professionals ready to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact — whether you're leading teams, pitching investors, or commanding a stage.

You’ll discover, develop, and perform the story only you can tell — culminating in a live and live-streamed New York City showcase captured on film.

No experience required. Just curiosity, courage, and a willingness to begin.

Welcome to Spotlight

Unlock your story and bring it to life

You’ll be guided through a proven creative process—designed by bestselling author and story coach Georgia Clark—that takes you from a spark of an idea, to a masterful story that moves audiences and elevates your voice.

By the end, you'll have a fully realized personal story, professionally recorded and photographed on stage, and the confidence to share it anywhere—joining the 600+ performers who've told their stories through Generation Women since 2017.

Is This You?

• I’m being asked or want to lead, present, or pitch more often — and I want to do it with impact and ease.

• I’m a strong writer but a nervous speaker (or vice versa), and I want to be both.

• I know I have a TED Talk, keynote, or Generation Women story in me — and I’m ready to find it.

• I’ve been told I should “share more of my story,” but I don’t know where to start.

• I want to make meaning of my life in a way that feels succinct, profound, and deeply human.

• I’m ready to become a world-class communicator — commanding attention, inspiring audiences, and opening new doors.

If any of these sound like you, you're in the right place.

It’s for all those who are done holding back - and ready to step into their voice with confidence, honesty, and artful precision.

• You don’t need a story idea yet (you’ll find it here).
• You don’t need stage experience (you’ll gain it here).
• You just need a desire to tell the truth—and tell it well.

Built for Professional Growth

Spotlight is designed as a professional development experience—and many participants expense it through their company's L&D or continuing education budget.

Who attends Spotlight:

Executives preparing for keynotes or investor pitches
Founders who need to tell their company story with confidence
Leaders looking to communicate with more authenticity and impact
Professionals pivoting careers who need to articulate their value

How companies support participation: We provide all documentation needed for expense approval. Spotlight qualifies as leadership communication, presentation skills training, and executive presence development

Spotlight combines guided coaching, creative development, and a professional showcase to take you from idea to stage-ready story.

How It Works

Six weeks. One story. Your Spotlight Moment.

The Structure:

5 weekly group sessions (2 hours, Mondays 7-9pm ET via Zoom)
1 private coaching session with Georgia (Week 3)
Live NYC showcase with professional multi-camera video & photography
Celebration dinner the night before your performance

Next Cohort: Spring 2026 (March 9 – April 12)
Cohort Size: 6–10 participants
Showcase: Sunday, April 12, 2:30 PM at Caveat NYC

You'll join a curated group of accomplished professionals, creatives, and leaders—people ready to communicate with authenticity and purpose.

Secure Your Spot for Q1 2026

Get early access when enrollment opens in 2026

SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL

Book a free 15-min call with Georgia to ask questions and discuss your creative goals.
No payment required.

Why Companies Invest in Storytelling Skills

The most effective leaders don't just share information—they move people through story.

92% of executives say storytelling improves leadership effectiveness (Harvard Business Review)
Companies that invest in communication skills see 47% higher shareholder returns (Holmes Report)
Teams are 20x more likely to remember a story than a data point (Stanford)

Spotlight develops this competitive edge—combining storytelling craft with performance coaching to make your message unforgettable, whether you're in the boardroom or on stage.

Woman performing a personal story on stage at Generation Women Studio showcase

Part masterclass, part mainstage — your story, beautifully produced

THE JOURNEY AHEAD

A guided storytelling experience designed to take you from blank page to bright lights. Here’s how we get there—one week, one breakthrough at a time.

Week 1 The Spark

Theme: Finding the story only you can tell

Meet your cohort, share your goals, and explore what makes a great story: structure, voice, and motional truth. Through guided exercises and spot-coaching, you’ll uncover the story that wants to be told — the one only you can tell.
Homework: Develop an outline for your story, mapping its emotional arc and major beats.

Week 2 Development Begins

Theme: Drafting and shaping your story

Present your outline to the group, share your concept, and get real-time coaching from Georgia on how to bring it to life. Together we’ll bridge the gap between idea and first draft.
Homework: Write and submit your first draft.

Week 3
First-Draft Feedback

Theme: Deepening the story

Meet with Georgia one-on-one for a personalized coaching session and developmental edit. You’ll refine your narrative structure, strengthen key emotional moments, and clarify your message.
Homework: Write and submit your second draft.

Week 4 Refinement & Workshop

Theme: Final tweaks and precision

Return to the group to read your second draft aloud. Together we’ll fine-tune phrasing, pacing, and emotional flow — polishing what’s already strong.
Homework: Georgia completes detailed line edits and returns your story for final approval.

Week 5 Refinement & Workshop

Theme: Confidence, presence, and polish

With your story locked, it’s time to focus on performance. You’ll practice vocal presence, movement, and pacing, and do a full on-camera run-through with supportive feedback. Whether you choose to memorize or read, you’ll leave feeling confident and grounded.
Homework: Practice your story for a compelling, commanding live performance.

Theme: Live showcase and celebration

Your moment in the spotlight. Join your cohort on stage for a professionally produced live performance in New York City — complete with photos, video, and a celebratory toast. (A group dinner the night before is included.)

Week 6 Spotlight

The Professional Toolkit You’ll Leave With:

A polished, signature story you can use in keynotes, team presentations, or creative performances
Multi-camera video of your live performance with broadcast-quality audio, plus optional raw footage

Professional-quality photos for speaker bios, PR or social media,
Refined storytelling and public-speaking skills that enhance how you communicate — on stage and in the boardroom
Permission to lead with story—the confidence to bring your full humanity to any professional setting
A powerful network of women and non-binary peers who lead with authenticity
The confidence to speak with clarity, humor, and heart — anywhere

Whether you dream of giving a keynote or captivating a live audience, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence to make your message memorable.

Storytellers on working with Georgia Clark.

“Working with Georgia Clark was a pinnacle professional experience — one of the highlights of my career. Her caring guidance helped me craft a story that stayed true to my message while building tension, humor, and resolution. Performing it live and hearing nearly 200 people laugh, gasp, and connect with me was life-changing. Georgia made the process seamless and joyful, and I walked away with a polished story, professional video and photos, and the confidence to share my work anywhere.”

Adair Heitmann
“The editorial support I received from Georgia was maybe my favorite part of the entire experience. Her feedback was both thoughtful and transformative — she teased out areas that needed more clarity and gently encouraged me to release anything that wasn’t serving the story. Her edits helped the piece flow beautifully, keeping the audience’s perspective in mind, and the whole process felt like therapy in the best way. Thanks to her, I walked onto the stage feeling confident, grounded, and deeply connected to my story.”

Caroline Zwickson
“Georgia Clark is a powerhouse — a brilliant producer, creative visionary, and generous editor whose tenacity and grace make everything look effortless. Performing with Generation Women was a dream come true and a lifelong highlight.”

Nhu An Do
"Performing with Generation Women left me glowing for months. I have never felt so connected and empowered. Community is everything, and our stories are more powerful than ever. For me, it fulfilled something I needed to hear: no matter your age, you matter. I loved having photographic evidence that I am brave enough to get up there. Creatively, I trust Georgia with her edits and felt that she worked with me in a way that elevated the beats of my stories. It gave me so much confidence to continue with my writing and feel like my voice and craft are worthwhile."

Kate Schmieding
“Performing with Generation Women was an incredible experience — exciting, nerve-wracking, and deeply rewarding. Georgia’s feedback was invaluable. She pointed out places that were confusing and suggested small changes for clarity and timing that ended up landing some of my biggest laughs. Her notes gave me new perspective on my story and helped me make it stronger. Everything about the process felt organized and supportive. The team made promoting the show easy so I could focus on my writing and performance. Being part of a multigenerational lineup was inspiring — hearing the stories of older women reminded me why these spaces matter so much. I left with a story I’m proud of, fantastic professional photos and video from that glorious stage, and the lasting confidence that comes from putting yourself out there.”

Emma Tattenbaum-Fine
“Writing my story forced me to examine my past experiences with a new and open-hearted vision. I am not an author, a comedian or an influencer. That’s why Georgia’s direction, edits, feed-back and encouragement were so important to me in shaping my stories so they could be spoken to an audience. Georgia runs an organized, relaxed and supportive evening, both backstage and on-stage. Through the years, Georgia has fostered an audience which is warm and loving. I have felt that love each time I have told them a story. Thank you, Georgia.”

June Duffy
“Georgia’s feedback on my story was incisive, generous and insightful. We were aligned in our goal to deepen my story by highlighting salient truths and capturing them in action and emotion. I was able to distill 30 years of my creative life—triumphs and failures, hopes and disappointments, love and frustration—into 1200 words. The process connected me to my younger selves in profound and unexpected ways. I learned so much about shaping the narrative of my life with a loving and positive lens.

Laura Catherine Brown
"A fantastic experience! From my pitch to the performance, I felt totally supported, encouraged and excited to bring my all! Georgia helped me refine my pitch and hone in on what the story was really about; her hands-on approach and general accessibility throughout the process was beyond helpful. She gave great tips and asked questions that helped me edit my story, and in the end I was so proud of it. Georgia is super warm and her easy-going nature helped diffuse any per-show jitters. Great editor and producer— she is a pro!”

Lena Rizkalla

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Book a free 15-min call with Georgia to ask questions and discuss your creative goals.
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The Spotlight Difference

Most of us have a story to tell — we just need the structure, support, and confidence to tell it well. Spotlight is where that transformation happens. In just six weeks, you’ll move from uncertainty to clarity, from nerves to presence, and from “I think I have a story” to “I have a story that lands.” Unlike most storytelling workshops, Spotlight culminates in a fully produced, multi-camera filmed showcase, giving you lasting professional assets — not just a great experience. You’ll leave not just with a polished performance, but with lifelong tools to communicate with heart and authority — on any stage.

About Georgia Clark

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Georgia Clark is an internationally published author, award-winning storyteller, and the founder of Generation Women, the acclaimed New York City storytelling series now in its eighth year. Through her signature blend of practical craft expertise and intuitive encouragement, Georgia has helped hundreds of women and non-binary voices transform lived experience into unforgettable stories.

A seasoned writing coach and performer, Georgia brings over a decade of experience guiding storytellers—from first-timers to professionals—to write, refine, and deliver their work with confidence and heart. She’s the author of eight novels, including Play It Again, Most Wonderful, Island Time, and It Had to Be You.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Georgia now lives in Brooklyn with her wife and two children, where she continues to champion stories that celebrate honesty, humor, and human connection

Inaugural Cohort Pricing

As a founding member of the Spring 2026 cohort, you'll receive exclusive rates and help shape the future of this program. Future cohorts will be priced higher.

Every storyteller's journey looks a little different — that's why we offer three flexible options. Payment plans available at no extra cost.

Risk-free trial: If after Week 1 you feel this isn't the right fit, we'll refund your tuition in full.

Spotlight Digital

$1,500

For those unable to travel: includes all group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and developmental editing, plus a recorded digital showcase presented within your cohort. (Does not include live showcase, dinner, photography, or video.)

Spotlight Classic

$2,800

The full experience: six-week guided storytelling intensive culminating in a live NYC showcase and a celebration dinner. Includes professionally filmed multi-camera performance with broadcast-quality audio and photography.

Spotlight Executive

$3,800

Everything in Spotlight Classic, plus:
• A private 60-minute strategy consult with Georgia on adapting your story into a keynote, founder speech, or TED-style talk — including guidance on framing, audience impact, and delivery strategy
• Personalized recommendations on how to position your story for professional opportunities, leadership visibility, or future speaking engagements

Ideal for executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders looking to transform their story into a signature talk or leadership asset that inspires and persuades.

Custom team experiences available for teams of 6 or more people.

What You’re Really Investing In

Spotlight isn't an expense—it's a strategic investment in your ability to communicate, lead, and open doors.
If you purchased all the elements of the Spotlight experience separately, here’s what it would cost:

Coaching: $3,000
Editing: $1,200
Venue rental: $3,000
Showcase production: $2,000
Photography & video: $5,000
Celebration dinner: $250

Total value: more than $14,000

Your investment? $2,800.

Professional development support: Many companies offer stipends for leadership training, communication skills, or executive presence development. Check with your HR department—Spotlight qualifies under most professional development programs, and we provide all necessary documentation.

The confidence to own your story, the skills to command any room, and the community you'll build here? Those returns compound for years.

FAQs

Generation Women Spotlight is a six-week storytelling and public speaking program for women and non-binary people. Participants develop a personal story through guided coaching and perform it live at a professionally produced New York City showcase.
Spotlight is led by Georgia Clark, an internationally published author, award-winning storyteller, and founder of Generation Women.
No experience is required. Generation Women Spotlight is designed for first-time speakers, writers, leaders, and creatives who want to communicate with confidence and clarity.
The program includes five virtual group sessions and one live, in-person showcase in New York City. A digital-only option is available for those unable to travel.
Participants leave with a polished personal story, professional video and photography, and the skills to use storytelling in leadership, speaking, and creative work.
Each live storyteller receives a multi-camera 1080p video recording of their performance with professionally mixed audio, plus a curated selection of high-resolution photos from our event photographer — perfect for reels, portfolios, and speaker bios.
Sessions run Monday evenings (6–8 PM ET), with private coaching scheduled individually during Week 3.
The celebration dinner takes place Saturday, April 11, followed by the live showcase on Sunday, April 12 at 2.30PM at Caveat.
Yes! Many participants use professional development or continuing education stipends to cover tuition. Spotlight qualifies as a communication and leadership training program focused on presentation skills, storytelling, and executive presence. If you’d like an official invoice or documentation to submit for reimbursement, we’re happy to provide it.
No. Spotlight is a separate, educational experience that culminates in its own live showcase. The monthly GW show remains a curated professional series.
Nope! Many participants discover their story in the very first session.
Not unless you want to. We’ll tailor your performance goals—whether you prefer to read or perform off-book.
At Caveat, a cabaret-style theater on the Lower East Side, located at 21A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002.
Participants cover their own travel and lodging for the final showcase. A pre-show dinner and professional media capture are included in your tuition.
The Spotlight showcase is professionally produced and filmed using three operator-controlled Vaddio RoboSHOT cameras, allowing for dynamic movement, framing, and close-ups — not static wide shots. Performances are captured with broadcast-quality audio, synced directly from the house sound system, with each storyteller individually miked.
Participants receive a polished multi-camera edit and/or raw footage from all camera angles, delivered as MP4 files via Google Drive or Dropbox. Files can be provided the night of the show if you bring a hard drive, or within 1–2 days otherwise. Professional photography is also included, capturing both on-stage and behind-the-scenes moments for use in speaker bios, PR, and social media.