Barkada Circle® is a Chicago-based studio specializing in strategic storytelling for nonprofits and mission-focused organizations. Our team works closely with foundation leaders, associations, and organizations dedicated to improving the human condition. Through our unique approach to storytelling, we help make your message more compelling and strengthen relationship building within your community.

At Barkada, we believe that stories have the power to shape worldviews, engage the whole person, and spark human connections. Through workshops, learning circles, and a culture of storytelling, we empower organizations to drive meaningful change and action. Our team of storytellers, mission drivers, educators, and designers are dedicated to forging meaning, building identity, and creating a sense of community that allows for diverse perspectives to come together.

Join us at Barkada Circle® and discover the transformative impact of strategic storytelling on your mission and organization