Working with June from the perspective of story coaching/creating is an amazing, and dare I say, life changing experience. 

 June really dug deep with me and helped to pull out an experience and truth that all black women experience. Her willingness to listen openly without judgement, to accept truths and to help and support the co-creation of a sensitive narrative is something that I had never experienced.  If I’m honest, I often don’t listen to myself that intently, but this is where June shines. 

She has this innate ability to create and weave your story in a way that not only captures your true depth of self, but also captures the attention of the audience. 

 Thank you for the experience June, and for making me shine!!

Alsion Jackson, Performer and Student Rights and Responsibilities Officer, Sheridan College 

Working with June Cupido master story Weaver- storyteller has been a gift in my life. The deep, searching, soulful exploration that she catalyzes in the people she works with (offers a possibility of) provides intrinsic healing and transformation. She generates a forward-facing view of new possibilities. Where you build a life knowing you are complete and whole and ready to contribute to the well-being of yourself and other Beings. A place past pain. June has a way of working with you which draws out the pain from the inside out. Her process creates a balm for deeply seeded (seated)wounds and gives you tools to authentically communicate your story. Enables one to locate a pathway to a positive future, which you design for yourself. For me, June’s empathy and Support on this Journey, allowed me, to unlock untold, painful truths about my family ‘s history. The magic of June Cupido’s work lives with her masterful use of The Hero’s journey.  Her unflagging commitment to get to the heart of the matter and to nurture abundant love, for the lives of everyone she touches. Be it storyteller, singer-songwriter or any variety of Human Bean- June provides a pathway to know yourself better.
Lorretta Bailey, is an Actor,Writer, Singer, Theater Teacher

I first met June after witnessing one of the early iterations of “Truth and Illusion”. I was captured immediately by the “real and raw” material each storyteller shared about their lives and the creative delivery of each story. I became a huge advocate for TI and more recently her Story Slam series.

After a complex and very involved relationship with my elderly mom, I approached June and asked if I could work with her to uncover my truth about this relationship and develop and share my story. It truly has been a life-changing experience working with June. Learning how to give up control and trust the process under June’s gentle guidance was integral to the evolution of my story. With no theatre background, I was so appreciative of June’s faith in me to dig deep and share my own story at a recent Story Slam. – Karen Capindale-Smith, Presenter of “The Magic Potion” at the Feb 2025 Story Slam “Once Upon a Time”

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As an actor, portraying someone else's story is a challenge in itself. After working with June and seeing my own story come together on a page in front of me is an experience that has changed my life forever. Together we found a way to tell my story in a way that would make an audience laugh, cry, and feel personally connected. Our sessions together were deep, interesting conversations about experiences that have shaped me as a person and that I will use to become a better person tomorrow. Developing a personal narrative that flowed as cohesive and fluent seemed impossible before I started working with June." 

Jason Wolff, is a singer, actor, dancer, writer, composer, director and is a current Sheridan Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance student.  

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"I was introduced to June Cupido's work through her presentation of “Truth and Illusion”, which I saw workshopped at Sheridan College. As a professional storyteller, I immediately resonated with the play's themes and deep exploration of the stories we tell ourselves and others. I was also impressed with her direction of the play and experience as a writer and performer. It was obvious to me that this was someone who had a deep appreciation and understanding of personal narratives and theatrical performance. On that basis, I contacted her to work with me.

My vision has been to write a memoir and to prepare an extract from it for solo performance. We have engaged in an ongoing process that involves a deep exploration of my inner landscape and my writing while engaging in conversation that at times explores archetypes and Jungian psychology. As a story coach, June Cupido creates a safe space for creative expression that engenders trust, vulnerability, and critical reflection. She is a compassionate listener but equally a coach who challenges you when needed. She is supportive, patient, and caring and I would recommend her highly to anyone who is willing to enter into that “deep, dark, and delicious” world of the self."

Dr. Michael Williams, Ph.D, Storyteller, Writer, Radio Host iamthestoryteller@gmail.com