Octavia Sexton

“With flesh and bone, heart and soul, a single thread; I weave my cultural traditions and wisdom into the fabric of the human experience.”

A native of eastern Kentucky, Octavia grew up in a rich tradition of storytelling, hearing stories handed down from her English, Irish and Cherokee ancestors. Her natural dialect transports the listener into the Appalachian mountains where ’haints (ghosts) chill your blood, Jack tickles your funny bone and the hills and hollers are full of surprises. Octavia also shares personal experience stories and humorous anecdotes based on her life. She attended a one-room grade school in eastern Kentucky, lived most of her growing up years without television or the convenience of indoor plumbing and had many experiences that range from the hilarious to the poignant.

With a degree in history and English education, Octavia has the tools to present our individual stories and teach an appreciation for our Kentucky heritage.