Janel Woodland is an award-winning storyteller from Ohio who currently calls the Gulf Coast of Florida home. She lives in a tiny house with her dog David and can often be found creating community around a campfire by sharing her passion for the ukulele and her gift of storytelling.
Janel Woodland is an award-winning storyteller and graduate of the Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) where she received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Although born and raised in Northwest Ohio, Janel currently calls the Gulf Coast of Florida home, where she creates community around a campfire through her passion for the ukulele and her gift of storytelling. She draws upon her love of theater, music, and nature to create a unique story experience for her audience. Janel has a diverse repertoire ranging from original tall tales to ancient allegories. Whether she is telling an ancient wisdom myth or a hilarious personal narrative, Janel’s stories go straight to the heart.
“Janel shows remarkable talent as a storyteller, and it is a talent that I believe can take storytelling to places we have not yet been.”
Andy Russell, Storyteller
“I have heard many storytellers in my lifetime, but never anyone who held me captive from start to finish like Janel. I could see and hear all aspects of the story from the sound of the wind blowing through pines to the snorting of buffalo in the western plains.”
Linda C, Augusta, Maine
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