From Basement to Stage

From Basement to Stage

A Spoken Story by Nicolas Lorenzo

A true story about decision, discipline and the courage to change one’s life.

From Basement to Stage is not a concert. It is not a motivational talk. It is a spoken story — honest, personal and real.

In this format, Nicolas Lorenzo shares the moment when functioning was no longer enough — and the decision that quietly changed everything.


About the Format

From years of routine, responsibility and everyday life, a moment emerged that raised a simple but powerful question:

Is this really the life I want to live?

In this spoken experience, Nicolas Lorenzo tells his personal story:

  • the life of functioning without awareness
  • the inner tension that slowly grew
  • the moment that triggered change
  • the decision to take responsibility
  • the discipline and routines that followed
  • and the life that began to unfold afterward

Not as a lecture. Not as advice. Not as a promise.

But as lived experience.


What Makes This Format Different

There are no slides. No buzzwords. No motivational theatrics.

Only a man on stage. A microphone. And a story that many recognize as their own.

The strength of this format lies in its honesty.

Listeners are not told what to do. They are invited to reflect.


Core Themes

  • decision and responsibility
  • discipline over motivation
  • awareness in everyday life
  • courage to leave autopilot
  • consistency and inner clarity
  • becoming rather than pretending

These themes are not taught. They are lived.


For Whom This Format Is Designed

From Basement to Stage is suitable for:

  • corporate events and leadership gatherings
  • company kick-offs and internal events
  • cultural stages and moderated evenings
  • educational institutions
  • selected conferences

Especially meaningful for audiences who:

  • carry responsibility
  • feel caught in routine
  • search for clarity rather than motivation

Duration & Setting

  • Duration: 30–60 minutes
  • Format: spoken story
  • Setup: microphone, basic stage lighting
  • Language: English or German

The format adapts naturally to the room, audience and occasion.


Optional Musical Extension

Upon request, the spoken story can be complemented by selected musical moments.

Not as a concert. Not as entertainment.

But as atmospheric transitions that underline emotion and meaning.

This extension remains subtle and is always aligned with the tone of the event.


The Intention

From Basement to Stage does not aim to impress.

It aims to remind.

That change often begins quietly. That responsibility can be a source of strength. And that it is never too late to choose one’s own path.


Booking & Enquiries

For corporate events, cultural stages and selected international formats.