write your own story.
Stephanie Drenka
korean adoptee storyteller
Stephanie KyeongSeon Drenka is a Korean adoptee writer and co-founder of the Dallas Asian American Historical Society. She is also the founding editor of VISIBLE Magazine and a facilitator/coach with The OpEd Project. Stephanie previously served as Communications Director for Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation.
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”
(Anaïs Nin)
Featured in HuffPost, Newsweek, Ms Magazine, and more
Natural light photographer specializing in lifestyle and family photography
Presentations, speaking engagements, workshops, and consulting
VISIBLE Magazine
visiblemagazine.com
VISIBLE Magazine is an online publication committed to making storytelling accessible and inclusive. We actively privilege the work of those whose voices have been intentionally ignored or suppressed by traditional media outlets.
Dallas Asian American Historical Society
dallasasianhistory.org
Researching, preserving, and amplifying the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas area.
“Why do you do what you do?”
Because it matters to someone
I am committed to advancing narrative change and racial equity through ethical storytelling practices that center the experiences of those most impacted. Whether you’re a nonprofit fighting for racial and social justice, a mission-driven business/entrepreneur, or an advocacy group seeking to amplify marginalized voices, I want to partner with you to open hearts and minds through stories.
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Our legacy is here.
We are the Dallas Asian American Historical Society, and it is an honor to welcome you to our new space. So you might have noticed as you…
How it feels to be a secret
My Korean mother told me that when I was born and she was holding me, she “wanted to hold me until (she) died.” I think maybe a…
Reclaiming the legacy of Asian Americans in Dallas
With no major river or seaport, it is sometimes said that Dallas had no reason to exist. That is, until the Houston & Texas Central (H&TC) Railroad…
Legacy Building
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Seattle with my team members to present at the Association for Asian American Studies Conference. Denise and I ended…
National Adoption (Adoptee) Awareness Month
Being in Korea on the first day of National Adoption/Adoptee Awareness Month seems painfully apropos. This trip has been incredible. I feel loved beyond comprehension and so…