Let us tell you the story behind Stories!

It‘s a conversation that never stops – in the best way.

It began in 2021 when two multicultural strangers met – one a designer and the other a language coach. We discovered a shared curiosity towards human stories and the journeys that connect us.

Over time, we realised that there was also something that made us different: we had complementary skills.

Beatriz’ ability to create an atmosphere that physically lowers your shoulders; Hedvig’s uncanny instinct for asking questions that unlock new insights.

Stories Across Borders grew out of something we craved…

A warm, open space for strangers to connect – without hidden agendas or expectations – and discuss topics that teach us about our shared humanity through our differences.

Two women standing close together smiling on a sidewalk at night in a small town. One is wearing a brown coat, white scarf, and glasses, the other is wearing a beanie, scarf, jacket, and backpack. There are buildings, parked cars, and a street sign in the background.

That’s us in
London
last October!

Together, we design experiences

Weaving together a unique blend of lightness and depth, flexibility and structure to leave our guests feeling a little bit more human:

A bit more seen in the process of grief. A bit more connected through our shared experience of loneliness. A bit more grounded through everyday expressions of love.

We believe in the power of conversation:The kind that opens your mind to different ways of thinking, leaving you pondering for months or even years later. The idea of planting seeds in the form of questions and allowing them to lie there, trusting that the answer can wait until later.

Person holding a piece of paper with text, at a table with candles, books, and a tissue box, surrounded by other people, on a patterned rug.
Person holding a piece of paper with text, at a table with candles, books, and a tissue box, surrounded by other people, on a patterned rug.

Have you ever had a conversation that changed the way you see yourself? Or changed the way you approach your daily life? Or changed the way you think? Or changed your belief about something?

Those are the kinds of conversations that we cultivate with Stories Across Borders.

A wooden table with a blue pile of paper products, notebooks, a red box, candles, and writing utensils. In the background, a chair, framed artwork, and a cabinet are visible in a cozy room.
A clear textured glass container on a wooden table holds knit blue and white stuffed toys, with an extra piece of the knit toy outside the container on the table.
A clear textured glass container on a wooden table holds knit blue and white stuffed toys, with an extra piece of the knit toy outside the container on the table.
A cozy living room with a table in the foreground holding glass water bottles, some with lemon slices and berries, a small white lamp, candles, and a container holding utensils. In the background, there is a beige sofa, framed artwork leaning against the wall, a small table with a floral arrangement, a standing lamp, and additional chairs and decor.
A person reaching for a jar on a table with various informational cards, posters, and decorations including a sign asking about the impact of structures on living beings, and cards with the word 'ish'.
A table with books, pizza, and a blue lamp, with people sitting around it and some feet visible.

Now we host sessions…

  • Co-founder Beatriz hosts a Stories session in Dubai every 2 months. Find out more about upcoming sessions.

  • Co-founder Hedvig is partnering with a co-living space in London to host sessions for residents. If you’d like to host us in your space, get in touch!

  • Beatriz and Hedvig co-host virtual sessions every 2 months. Find out about upcoming sessions.

Attend upcoming sessions!