Uncommon (2025)

16/12/2022

Uncommon is more than what meets the eye. We heal and unite through artful storytelling. But what does that really mean?

It's like the saying... “Be kind, you never know what someone is going through”

But what if we did know? What if we actually spoke up and talked about the things we have endured? Barriers would be broken and bridges of connection would be built in its place.

For generations, we have been taught to “be a man” and “suck it up” because we measured strength with our ability to suppress emotions. Why weren't we told to just "be human"?

Our lives constantly hang in the balance of mental health. Whether you are diagnosed, undiagnosed or have a healthy chemical balance in your brain, you or someone you know IS affected by mental illness. It's a hard topic to discuss, but it doesn't need to be.

More often than not, when someone dies by su***de, people say "I wish I knew what they were going through." or "Why didn't they reach out" The hard truth is that they probably did talk about it. They probably did try to reach out. But as a society, most of us are not equipped to recognize the invisible signs of rising distress.

What we CAN do is make it easier to discuss openly and consistently. When you have a mental illness, it doesn't go away. Some days are better; some days are worse. When those bad days come, we need a space that has already been established. Somewhere you can run to without having to explain yourself. A place to "just be human."

That's why we created Uncommon. We are a community of storytellers who come from all walks of life. We have created a safe space for you to share your story in your words and on your terms. We help share those stories so the world can understand you for who you truly are. A survivor. An advocate. A human.

Join us for The Unveiling of Uncommon
Friday, December 30
Folsom, CA
Tickets➡️http://ow.ly/8G2250M4Wvw

15/12/2022

Taryn Grows has spent the better part of a decade serving the small business community through her work in business development, communications and events for Folsom and the greater Sacramento area. With a true love for cultivating and creating community partnerships and any opportunity for fun (or to sing Whitney Houston) Taryn's passion for small business led her to want to pursue opening her own microbrewery with her father. In the interim, she spends her days on the project management side of I.T. at Stanford University, but still finds any opportunity to grab a microphone as MC at incredible events like the Folsom Pro Rodeo, the BOLD speaker series, the Folsom Women's Conference and ELITE by Choice leadership event.

Join us Friday, December 30, at 6pm in Folsom, CA, for The Unveiling!

• Food & Drinks
• Silent Auction
• Storytelling from Taryn Grows, Brittany Norris, and Jennifer Cassetta
• Private concert with Canaan Smith
• And more!

http://ow.ly/GOmn50M4Ken

05/12/2022

As a singer and songwriter, Canaan Smith understands the importance of storytelling. Music has always been a way to bring people together. Whether you relate to the lyrics or connect with the tune, it’s a way for us to find common ground over something we enjoy.

In a recent Forbes article, Canaan discussed losing his vision as an artist. It took stepping away from a big label and joining a smaller one to get back to his roots.

“I've evolved the most as a human with the experience that comes in six years of being on the road, having radio success, not having radio success, getting married, having a baby, walking away from a deal, signing a new one, feeling lost, feeling found,” he says. “It's affected everything from my songwriting to the sound of the album.”

We are creatures of habit, and when something happens, good or bad, it can throw off other aspects of life. It’s so important to stay grounded during all of life’s curveballs and not lose sight of the dreams you have for yourself.

Canaan is one of many examples of coming back bigger and better after being true and honest with himself about life, his career and his future. Recognizing what serves you and removing what doesn’t is the best way to grow as a person.

Hear more of Canaan’s story and his music at The Unveiling on Friday, December 30 at 6pm in Folsom, CA.

🎫 Get tickets: http://ow.ly/smq850LVuVY

02/12/2022

As a keynote speaker, author, self-defense expert, and health & empowerment coach, Jennifer Cassetta is the epitome of badass. She literally wrote the book on it.

The Art of Badassery: Unleash your mojo with the wisdom of dojo

In 2000, Jennifer began her dojo journey. She was instantly hooked. Little did she know one dojo class would turn into an empire.

After surviving the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, Jennifer experienced a new type of fear.

“It froze me in the moment, and I couldn’t brush that feeling away. I never wanted to feel frozen with fear again. And I wanted to make sure nobody else had to either. “

For the next decade, she channeled those feelings of anxiety by studying everything to turn her into a fearless powerhouse: nutrition, wellness, personal development and martial arts. She moved to LA and started from scratch. Within 3 years, she was consulting for major fitness companies, appearing on national television, traveling the globe with VIP clients and began her speaking and corporate coaching career.

“I was fully prepared to fight off any opponent, physical or mental and from the inside out,” she says, “Since then, I have helped thousands of clients do the same. I’ve prepped single moms, realtors, and college students to fight off any surprise attack. But I’ve gotten deeper. I’ve used the lessons from the dojo to fight off less obvious opponents: our own doubts, negative comments, and even society’s expectations.”

Learn more about Jennifer’s story and how to become a badass yourself by attending The Unveiling on Friday, December 30 at 6pm in Folsom, CA.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncommon-the-unveiling-tickets-444225750177

17/11/2022

While listening to the The Ed Mylett Show, I was so inspired by Kevin Hines story.

Hearing his story, I was able to heal something inside of myself. I was able to see life and death with a new perspective. One that I would not have known had he not shared his story. It fueled the fire inside me to share my story. When we break down our walls and barriers, we gain a new perspective of one another.

This is the very reason I started Uncommon. Sharing your story not only heals yourself, it heals others. Making the world a more understanding place, one story at a time.

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While listening to the The Ed Mylett Show, I was so inspired by Kevin Hines story. Hearing his story, I was able to heal something inside of myself. I was able to see life and death with a new perspective. One that I would not have known had he not shared his story. It fueled the fire inside me to share my story. When we break down our walls and barriers, we gain a new perspective of one another. This is the very reason I started Uncommon. Sharing your story not only heals yourself, it heals others. Making the world a more understanding place, one story at a time.

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