Wanda Johnson began her professional career in her hometown of Prichard, Alabama, absorbing the colorful history and rituals of a southern town. Her large family coupled with the flavorful beauty of her community has helped her to cultivate an exciting and enriching storytelling career.

She is a Library Associate for the Mobile Public Library. She is an award winning veteran educator. During her more than twenty years in the field of education she taught all age levels in a variety of educational settings. She earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.


As a professional storyteller, Wanda performs for schools, public libraries, conventions, summer camps, and youth and adult retreats. She challenges her audience to take pride in the lessons, rituals and experiences of life. She encourages young and old to appreciate their personal stories as wealth that should be passed on and preserved.


As a motivational speaker, Wanda speaks at conferences, school district teachers’ institutes, corporate and service organizations’ luncheons, meetings and dinners. Wanda’s inspirational stories based upon her life’s experiences and her ability to touch hearts, enkindle spirits and teach powerful life lessons makes her a sought-after motivational speaker.


As an educational consultant, Wanda presents a variety of workshops and seminars for teachers, pre-teachers, parents and children. She uses her craft to teach others how to use stories and inspires them to tell their own stories. With stories she makes history come alive. During her workshops and seminars, she excites and stimulates the imagination of audiences with her personality, humor and charm.