Dr. Senem Donatan Mohan

Availability:

Full time resident on the Island of Ireland, available all year round and is prepared to travel nationally and internationally.

Repertoire:

Senem is a myth tracker, passionate about tracing myths back to their origins in indigenous cultures. She shares personal stories interwoven with creation myths and wisdom tales, primarily from Middle Eastern folklore, reflecting the region where she grew up and her ancestors lived.

For children, Senem tells stories from around the world that cultivate their curiosity about natural phenomena. She encourages children to ask creative questions and imagine possibilities beyond definitive answers.

Background experience:

Senem is a storyteller, story practitioner, and author originally from Turkey, now living in Dublin. She blends creative arts with science, focusing on cultural and individual vitality. Over the past two decades, Senem has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults through her performances and books.

Senem has also trained a diverse range of people, including teachers, scientists, academics, performing artists, social workers, public speakers, sales professionals, engineers, CEOs, HR professionals, accountants, refugees, recovering addicts, neurodivergent individuals, and homeless people to develop their storytelling skills across Asia and Europe.

In her performances and workshops, Senem engages her audience in an expressive and fun way, emphasizing interactivity and spontaneity.

Contacts:

IG / In: @senemdonatanmohan