John Onwuchekwa

John Onwuchekwa is an Atlanta-based storyteller, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. He holds a doctorate from Emory University with a focus on grief, storytelling, and cultivating virtues. As the founder of ventures like We Go On Tour and Portrait Coffee, John has been instrumental in endeavors that establish new narratives, particularly for Black and Brown communities. Tying all these plot lines together is John’s desire to see both individuals and communities thrive. His deep and abiding belief is that tragedy doesn't ruin anyone; hopelessness does. He desperately wants to help people hold on to hope, however they can. John is the curator of We Go On Tour, an immersive experience designed to help people experience the serenity that comes from living at the intersection of grief and hope. The tour is an extension of his most recent book We Go On: Finding Life’s Purpose in Life’s Sorrows and Joys. John is married to Shawndra and is the proud dad of Ava.