ABOUT SYDNEY PLANT

Sydney Plant’s foray into live storytelling began at the Story Studio in New York. Her class showcase story was featured on the popular podcast Risk!, hosted by master storyteller Kevin Allison. Her style is often revealing and bold as she shares some of her most intimate and vulnerable moments with audiences. She furthered her training at the Dallas Comedy House to include improv and regularly performs with “Gettin’ It”, Dallas Comedy House’s storytelling cast.

For nearly two decades as a development professional, Sydney has used stories to raise millions of dollars for universities and hospitals to improve the lives of students and patients. She tells stories that compel people to give and take action through various methods, ranging from individual conversations to direct marketing to thousands. Everyone has a story, and whether it's her own or someone else's, Sydney excels at connecting with others to make a difference.

About Women of Candor

Women of Candor was born out of Sydney Plant’s passion for storytelling and her desire to bring more African-American voices to the stage. Her first show ‘Black Hairstory’ was a sold-out success at Dallas Comedy House. It featured men and women who spoke about their personal journeys with African-American hair. The show also featured stand-up comedians.

After the success of that show, Sydney met with Dr. Kristen Guillory, a nationally renowned speaker and trainer, and they co-founded Women of Candor. As descendants of a people whose voices were all they had at times, they both cherish the oral

traditions of African-Americans--from church testimonies to hip-hop--and enjoy the commonalities that stories reveal. Sydney and Kristen produced two Women of Candor shows together--"Lost and Found" and "Black Girl Magic". Audiences were blown away by the performances, and each show sold out.

Sydney is now the sole producer of Woman of Candor. She coaches all the storytellers and sets the creative direction for each show. It is her vision to honor all of the African-American women who used their voices to pave the way and inspire her, while giving voice to a new generation of Women of Candor.