Latest Episodes
How Music Can Help You Redefine Your Internal Story
In this introspective episode, we talk about how curiosity can change outcomes, the power of internal stories, and how connecting humanity through storytelling can lead to world peace.Listen Here
How Embracing Your Unique Genius Impacts You as a Storyteller
In this uniqueness-celebrating episode, we talk about how owning and embracing your fear can catapult your brand, why stirring the pot is a good thing, and how your genius isn’t necessarily your IQ.Listen Here
How the Worlds of Storytelling and Design Intertwine
In this design-focused episode, we talk about how you need to connect with your stories, why storytelling is crucial to the design process, and how focusing on your audience can make or break a brand.Listen Here
How Simple Choices and Superfoods Can Transform Your Health Story
In this health-focused episode, we talk about how change doesn’t have to be difficult, why sharing your story can affect someone else’s health choices, and how food affects our quality of life.Listen Here
How Gestalt and Relational Horsemanship Can Change Your Life Story
In this relational episode, we talk about how stories can regulate our nervous system, why connection is more than the mind, and how horses help with trauma.Listen Here
How We Can See the Ripple Effect of Our Stories
In this remarkable episode, we talk about the life-changing possibilities simple access can give, how suspense and resolution are connected, and why passion is crucial for the longevity of your stories.Listen Here
How Immersion Benefits You As A Storyteller
In this immersive episode, we talk about how taking on others’ characteristics can help you overcome performance hurdles, using humor and the permission to play to connect with yourself and your audience, and how to work past fear on stage and in stories.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… How the Five Senses Enrich Your Stories
In this episode of our “So You Think You Want To Become A Storyteller” master series, we discuss how senses and emotions are complementary, why a story without senses is just a factual report, and how to avoid sensory overload in your stories.Listen Here
How to Be the Champion of Your Own Story
In this plot twist episode, we talk about listening to your intuition, the argument for perseverance against all odds, and why the struggle can sometimes be its own prize.Listen Here
How Hyperpremium Storytelling Can Build Trust in Your Brand
In this extreme-grade episode, we talk about how metaphors can connect to new clients, why establishing – and keeping – trust is imperative, and how tea can give you the pause you need in life.Listen Here
How Living in the Moment Impacts Your Storytelling
In this truth-seeking episode, we talk about how embracing authenticity gives your storytelling a boost, why you should honor your characters, and how sharing your stories helps make things whole.Listen Here
How Digging Deep Into Self Expands Your Storytelling Magic
In this imagination-expanding episode, we talk about leaning into your unique skill set, why trying new things helps expand your creativity, and how authentic emotion is a storytelling superpower.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Why You Need a Story Arsenal
In this episode of our “So You Think You Want To Become A Storyteller” master series, we discuss why this special tool is the secret weapon that every storyteller needs, how to incorporate it into your routine, and why it will save you from the dreaded “blank page”Listen Here
How Storytelling Builds Bridges Between Investors and Entrepreneurs
In this connection-focused episode, we talk about the importance of listening first, the business relationship mainstay that can change every aspect of your life, and why investing isn’t just a check.Listen Here
How to Name Your Year
In this short but powerful episode, we discuss why New Year’s resolutions don’t stick, the importance of checking in every day, and how naming your year sets you up for life-changing transformations.Listen Here
How to Rewrite Your Money Story
In this financially-freeing episode, we talk about the emotions of money, why your money story isn’t just about you, and how telling stories can help people move toward financial security.Listen Here
How Telling Hard Stories Helps Healing Through Times of Grief
In this emotionally healing episode, we talk about how sharing your personal struggles can help others, why your connection to a story can help the audience connect, and how stories can help you through the most difficult of times.Listen Here
How to Develop Your Delivery in Storytelling and Speaking
In this special standalone episode, we discuss all things delivery, including tenses and senses, techniques you can put into practice ASAP, and transitions between stories and lessons.Listen Here
Telling One Hundred Weeks of Stories
In this extra special milestone episode, we give you micro soundbites to inspire even the most stuck storytellers, 99 quotes to leave you motivated and inspired, and some of Kymberlee’s most powerful tips and tricks of the trade.Listen Here
Creating Connections and Saving Lives Through Our Authentic Stories
In this life-changing and life-saving episode, we talk about the importance of pausing and slowing down, how sharing your story can be healing, and why you need to tell stories with purpose.Listen Here
How to Make Your Audience Sit Forward in Storytelling
In this power episode, we talk about the delight of curveballs, why intense emotions are great tools in your storytelling arsenal, and how our personal flaws can be great comedy material.Listen Here
How to Explore the World of Possibility in Your Stories
In this possibility-expanding episode, we talk about how slaying monsters is not just for fiction, why it’s okay not to have all the answers, and how figuring out an ending sometimes means going back to the beginning.Listen Here
How Stories Can Protect Us
In this safety-focused episode, we talk about the building blocks you need to improve your storytelling skills, how impactful storytelling can protect yourself and others, and why you may just want to keep some details of your personal story to yourself.Listen Here
What It Means To Be Real In Your Storytelling
In this transformational episode, we talk about why you shouldn’t hide the truth of your story, how unexpected twists and turns in life can bring about wonderful stories, and why you should always focus on the details.Listen Here
How the Art of Letting Go Can Strengthen Your Stories
In this magical episode, we talk about how being present adds beauty to your stories, why perfection is evil, and how transitions in life are necessary to keep your storytelling fresh.Listen Here
How to Skyrocket Your Success With Storytelling
In this special standalone episode, we discuss how one sentence of your story can change someone’s life, why it’s important now more than ever to speak up for what you believe, and how storytelling can uplevel any business.Listen Here
Why Brevity is a Storytelling Superpower
In this riveting episode, we talk about how to write a picture, why storytelling and copywriting go hand in hand, and how leaving out details can actually improve your writing.Listen Here
Bringing Your Ideas to Life Through Sound, Song and Stories
In this musically-powered episode, we talk about why storytelling is a collaborative conversation, how you can trigger memories with a single word or sound, and why connection is critical in songwriting and storytelling both.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Getting Paid to Speak
In this episode of our “So You Think You Want To Become A Storyteller” series, we discuss why you should develop several signature Talks, how to turn one speaking gig into more opportunities, and why you should hone your content to lure your Ideal Client.Listen Here
What The Ocean Can Teach Us About Storytelling
In this thought-provoking episode, we talk about why silence can speak volumes, how to develop trust with your audience, and why compelling stories are not always the most emotional ones.Listen Here
Why Truth, POV and Risk are Vital in Storytelling
In this energetic episode, we talk about how to view rejection as a filter, why storytelling improves with age and experience, and how you need to be unapologetically passionate about what you love in order to live your best life.Listen Here
Why Your Voice Can Make or Break a Story
In this especially auditory-focused episode, we talk about why simple storytelling is best, how you should always choose to be yourself even when you think you shouldn’t, and why truth and commitment are so important to delivering a story.Listen Here
How Lenses, Lashes and Storytelling Intertwine
In this beauty-filled episode, we talk about celebrating what makes us unique, how striving for perfection sometimes has the opposite effect, and why we should let go of control once in a while.Listen Here
Why Improv Can Make Your Storytelling Stronger
In this collaboration-focused episode, we talk about why saying “yes” can free up your imagination, how competition isn’t always a good thing, and why you should commit to being ridiculous.Listen Here
Using Curiosity to Power Up Your Storytelling Game
In this curiosity-driven episode, we talk about why adults should give themselves permission to play, how storytelling can open the hearts of your audience, and why you should embrace the messy parts of life.Listen Here
How Storytelling Can Make Opportunities Appear
In this character-creating episode, we talk about taking charge of your own success, how striving for perfection will stall your progress, and why you don’t have to like your characters.Listen Here
Using the “Special Sauce” of Storytelling to Build Your Brand
In this data-driven episode, we talk about the importance of listening and responding, how stories can help us solve problems, and why the visual nature of stories are perfect for helping you connect with your target market.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Powering Through Problems
As we continue our “So You Think You Want To Become A Storyteller” series, we talk about how practice doesn’t need to make perfect, why repetition may not be the best way to get your point across, and how vulnerable storytelling can benefit you and others.Listen Here
How Your Choices Change the Story for the Animals
In this pet-centric episode, we talk about how animal intuition is real, what animals can teach us about humanity, and the importance of making contingency plans for your favorite furry friends.Listen Here
Getting to the Heart of Your Audience Through Story
In this playful and audience-focused episode, we talk about the importance of empathizing with your characters, why storytelling is a noble and necessary profession in our society, and how connecting with just one audience member equals success.Listen Here
Why You Can’t Lose With Storytelling
In this character and community episode, we talk about why embodying a character is important, how people-watching is a necessary storytelling skill, and why constantly learning means you can never lose.Listen Here
How Category Design Can Change the Story of Your Business
In this brand-focused episode, we talk about why traditional marketing needs a makeover, how to walk the line between unconventional and mainstream, and how Category Design can revolutionize your business.Listen Here
How to Change the Direction of the Story Being Told
In this mindset-shifting episode, we talk about why you should always choose to be bold, how to change the narrative if you don’t like what’s being said, and why stories are the “influencers” in our society.Listen Here
How We Can Influence the Story to Enact Real-World Change
In this change-making episode, we talk about how a single voice really can make a difference, why an economic recovery post-pandemic relies on Arts & Culture, and how sometimes you need to step up and be your own hero.Listen Here
How to Take Control of Your Own Story
In this optimistic episode, we talk about why you really shouldn’t worry about what others think of you, how to look on the bright side of any situation, and why it’s beneficial to embrace your every aspect.Listen Here
How to Rethink Storytelling
In this mindset-altering episode, we talk about why you should strive for simplicity, how truth is better than fiction, and why you always need a payoff for your audience to keep them engaged.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Applied Storytelling
In the continuation of our “So You Think You Want To Become A Storyteller” series, we discuss why every story can teach us a lesson, how even a good story can fall flat, and why storytelling is a gift to others.Listen Here
How to Turn Unlikely Friendships Into Movie-Worthy Stories
In this bridge-building episode, we talk about how sharing our perspective can make others feel less alone, the difference between truth and facts, and how journaling can help you uncover story gems.Listen Here
How Humorous Storytelling Connects Us
In this quick-witted episode, we talk about how comedy and escapism are good for your health, why comedy sometimes gets a bad rap, and how levity is necessary in even the most dramatic of scenarios.Listen Here
How to Give Your Audience a Carnal Storytelling Experience
In this visceral episode, we talk about how to show and not tell in your writing, why you should make your character someone to root for, and how storytelling boosts empathyListen Here
How Harnessing Creativity Enhances Your Storytelling
In this insightful episode, we talk about how creativity is like a muscle, why you should always remain curious, and how knowing who you are can affect your storytelling ability.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Stories In Business
Continuing our brand new series “So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller…”, in this episode we focus on stories in business, including why an emotional connection builds trust, how to tell a story with purpose, and why you should experiment with your stories.Listen Here
Why Storytelling Lessons Are More Accessible Than We Think
In this instructional episode, we talk about why you should be nice to your characters, how to get your audience to go along with you no matter the journey, and why you should be more ruthless in your editing.Listen Here
How Stories Serve as the Source of Your Beliefs
In this motivational episode, we talk about how authentic stories can build relationships, why your vision of yourself may need a tune-up, and how to break down stories that no longer serve you.Listen Here
How Characters and Stories Can Build Your Confidence
In this sizzling episode, we talk about why comedy should come from truth, how to find your confidence through your characters, and why you should choose to infuse joy into your performances.Listen Here
Going Beyond the Words in Storytelling
In this vibrant episode, we talk about why you should always invest in yourself, how to bring your characters to life, and why looking back can actually slow you down.Listen Here
How to Get Your Stories Past “Once Upon a Time…”
In this magical episode, we talk about what adults can learn from fairy tales, how children can be your best critics, and how playacting can help people process trauma.Listen Here
How Stories Shape Us
In this cinematic episode, we talk about how your audience can amplify your stories, why it’s important to give new perspectives a chance, and how a single word can tell an entire story.Listen Here
How Music Sets the Stage in Storytelling
In this melodious episode, we talk about how music can manipulate the human experience, why being open-minded is necessary for creativity, and how drawing from different perspectives can enhance your storytelling.Listen Here
So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller… Where to Start
In this brand new series, “So You Think You Want to Become a Storyteller…” we dive right into the fundamentals of storytelling and explore the importance of telling stories on purpose, how stories help you build trust fast, and why you should always have a story ready to tell.Listen Here
How Your Voice Can Tell Different Stories
In this lively episode, we talk about the importance of humanizing your characters, how a sense of play and exploration can take your stories to a whole new level, and why representation and diversity should matter to everyone.Listen Here
How Your Authentic Story Can Boost Your Business
In this dynamic episode, we talk about how a love of disco can tie into business success, how to discover your right audience, and why the simple act of liking yourself can boost your sales.Listen Here
How Multiple Roles Enhance Your Life Story
In this confidence-boosting episode, we talk about why you should always strive to be authentic, how to respond to people who try to put limitations on you, and why the act of being in service to others can make the impossible possible.Listen Here
How to Infuse Story Into Your Work
In this educational episode, we discuss how bartenders hear the best stories, why oral traditions and food go hand in hand, and how it’s possible to infuse a story into a cocktail.Listen Here
Finding Your Way Into The Story
In this insightful episode, we talk about why you should strive for conflict, how heightened storytelling is sometimes the most truthful, and why you should never take yourself too seriously.Listen Here
How to Go Beyond the Story
In this tenet-filled episode, we talk about why the future belongs to the creative communicators, how nothing happens without an impending event, and why you should always leave it all onstage.Listen Here
Bringing Impactful Black Stories to Broadway and Beyond
In this wisdom-filled episode, we talk about why you need to resonate with a story in order to execute it properly, how your viewpoint can give new life to old ideas, and why you need to be your own biggest fan.Listen Here
The Role of Story in Artistic Mediums
In this emotionally raw episode, we talk about storytelling as escapism, the trinity of struggle, failure, and success, and how making yourself a character in your own life’s story can change everything.Listen Here
Talking Tactics to Boost Your Storytelling
In this extra special milestone episode, we gift you the secrets to incorporating the unexpected into your work, making your own opportunities, taking risks and being unforgettable.Listen Here
Exploring Improv’s Impact on Your Storytelling
In this fun-filled episode, we spill a secret tip on how to get over stage fright, share why embracing imperfection makes you a more engaging storyteller and reveal how playing can help boost your sales.Listen Here
Examining Pixar’s Storytelling Machine
In this episode we reveal what three genres are in every Pixar film, why your theme needs a powerful counter-theme, and how your insecurities can be a powerful storytelling tool.Listen Here
Where Stories, Advertising and Creativity Converge
My guest Arthur Vibert and I get real with how storytelling influences advertising, why we must emotionally connect with our audiences and where creativity is essential.Listen Here
Finding vs Creating in Storytelling
Join Stefan G. Bucher and I as we explore a unique way to overcome resistance, why different viewpoints are based on the same reality, and how you are your best audienceListen Here
The Cost of Not Telling Your Story
Our eye-opening episode takes us from front lines to front steps, using stories to bridge human connection, listen with intent and influence others to action.Listen Here
Telling Stories in Service to Others
In this heart-racing episode, we talk about the importance of taking risks through storytelling, and why you should tell stories in service to your audience instead of yourself.Listen Here
Why Lessons Live On Through Story: A Grandmaster’s Perspective
Grandmaster Dave and I talk about best practices for approaching your chosen profession, developing storytelling skills even when it doesn’t come naturally, and life lessons you can learn from Martial Arts.Listen Here
Telling Stories Through a Different Lens
In our engrossing episode, we talk about perspectives on how to bring stories to life without words. We discuss how photos can tell a story in a single image, the missing stories in photographs posted on social media, and how non-photographers can approach personal storytelling through imagery.Listen Here
How Stories Stand Up in a Courtroom
This week the infamous “Steve from Baltimore” and I will explore storytelling from the lens of influence and intention, in the courtroom and beyond.Listen Here
Why Your Mindset Matters in Storytelling and Speaking
In this special episode, I talk about one of my favorite topics of all time. You’ll hear seven bite-sized approaches to managing your own mindset so that you can up-level your speaking and storytelling game in a significant way.Listen Here
How to Tell An Effective Story With Your Website
People are like, ‘Oh, I looked at my competitors’ sites, and my website needs to be better than theirs.’ No, it really doesn’t. Your website just needs to tell a better STORY than theirs does.Listen Here
How a Tragic Story Can Become a Superpower
My incredible guest today on the Storytelling School Podcast, José Rolón, experienced an inciting incident of colossal proportion… in real life.Listen Here
How Music, Comedy and Storytelling Intertwine
Jeff Babko certainly has plenty of stories to share about his musical career and travels, working with other musicians the world over and collaborating with comedians like Steve Martin and Martin Short.Listen Here
How Story Helps You Step Into Your Vulnerability
In this episode, Chloe talks about living with her deformity and using her story to promote healing within herself and others.Listen Here
The Real Story of Our Youth, Incarcerated
Dr. Harry Grammer is the founder and president of New Earth, an organization formed in 2004 to reform the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles County, CA.Listen Here
How to Produce Stories that Land
Wendy Miller knows a thing or two about TV and jingles and even parodies because she’s written hundreds of them. In our action-packed conversation, we explore why companies use jingles in their marketing and we dig into Wendy’s personal process for creating jingles and episodes.Listen Here
Using Productivity to Press Publish on a Better Life Story
In this episode, Mike Williams shares how a date night spawned a heartbreaking realization that initiated his productivity journey.Listen Here
How Story Helps You Think Like a Billionaire
Andrew Abernathey began investing at the age of 13. Thirteen! He saved up $4,000 from a $5-an-hour wage and now, at age 27, has created a company with millions of dollars in assets.Listen Here
How Stories Play Out in the Subconscious Mind
What if you have a personal story that’s hard to tell others? My guest today Brandy Gillmore has personal experience with this.Listen Here
How Story Can Directly Enhance Your Business Success
O.P. and I explore the value of storytelling in the corporate world and by the way, if you aren’t incorporating stories into your business… yet… this is the episode for you.Listen Here
How Story Affects Your Leadership
Jan Rutherford is a former Green Beret, speaker, leadership expert, and coach who runs Crucible wilderness expeditions for executives and veterans around the world.Listen Here
How to Bring Fanciful Stories to Fruition
What if you could have the kind of holiday event that guests talked about for years to come? What about creating a launch party that lands you on the cover of coveted magazines?Listen Here
Why Stories Amplify Impact
My guest today Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff is a pro at communicating the story behind scientific research that is dear to her heart. Her life’s work is in amplifying impact, and storytelling has played a huge role in her professional projects on a worldwide basis.Listen Here
How to Create the Story You Want to Be Told
Dean McFlicker is an award-winning producer and director responsible for productions with some of the world’s biggest stars across the music and television industries. He has produced for HBO, CNN, NBC, Entertainment Tonight, E! NewsDaily, and Good Morning AmericaListen Here
How Enchanting Stories Can Reshape Your Reality
Dr. Witt is a licensed psychologist, teacher, author, and story practitioner who lives and breathes in story every day of his life.Listen Here
How to Heighten Your Storytelling Skills
Jennifer Bascom knows the art of story. She has performed comedy and improv on stage and television, she’s a playwright, and you may have seen her in a Super Bowl commercial or two.Listen Here
How Story Merges AI with Humanity
Tyson McDowell has spent the majority of his career focusing on artificial intelligence. He started as a serial tech entrepreneur. Now, he’s a venture capitalist focused on positively merging humanity with AI-driven technology.Listen Here
How These Six Tactics Will Make You A Better Storyteller
This episode reveals critical tactics on how to tell stories, so grab your pen and a notebook! You’ll hear a series of six, fast action, bite-sized storytelling tactics you’ll be able to immediately put to use.Listen Here
Why Storytelling is Vital to Financial Planning
My guest Arwen Becker has a gift of making it come to life by looking at it from different perspectives. In this episode, Arwen tells us why finances don’t have to be boring and shares how she learned the necessity of financial planning for yourself the hard way.Listen Here
Why DIY PR Can Give Your Stories Traction
In this episode, you’ll hear Gloria’s rebuttal to the idea of public relations as nice to have but not needed in telling the story of your business, why some choose to advertise over acquiring PR skills, and why early-stage businesses should forgo holding out for specific publications and be open to all.Listen Here
How Telling Hard Stories Can Create Unity
My guest today is a force! Attorney, author, speaker, and consultant Unni Turrettini is on a mission to restore trust in leadership while preventing domestic terrorism and cultivating a culture of peace. She looks at stories through so many different lenses, but I especially love that she tackles the hard stuff.Listen Here
How Storytelling Will Grow Your Business on Instagram
Imagine if you had 1,000 or even 100,000 followers on social media… and lost them all in one day. For my guest today, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario; he knows exactly what that feels like.Listen Here
The Competitive Advantage of Stories
My guest today is an expert in the customer experience and more specifically in creating memories. Darren Ross operates the Magic Castle Hotel in Hollywood, CA and has a gift for creating memories unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed before.Listen Here
The Convergence of Story and Human Behavior
Mentor, writer, speaker, spoken-word poet, behavioral scientist–I could spend hours and hours touching on every single one of these titles for my guest, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg.Listen Here
Why Storytelling Is Good For Your Career
What exactly does it mean to champion urban health? How does story influence people’s decisions? My guest today is a true thought leader. Dr. Yonette Thomas has had deep training in research and serves as an urban health champion around the globe.Listen Here
The Story Inside Risk
During our interview which is packed with actionable advice, Victoria reveals the impact that stories and storytelling have had on her career.Listen Here
Stories Behind the Badge
Gang investigations, patrol, and internal affairs–those are just a few positions my guest today has held during his 16-year career as a law enforcement officer. During his career, Garrett TeSlaa has lived a life of stories, lots of which he can’t share, yet storytelling has infused his profession in some surprising ways.Listen Here
How Storytelling Is Battling Human Trafficking
My guest today, Than Baardson, makes the fight against human trafficking his life’s work. He and his team at Unseen have been leading the charge in accelerating the fight and its root causes around the world for over 10 years now.Listen Here
How Improv Can Amplify Your Story
In this episode, John and I discuss what inspired him to get involved in improv, his perspective on how story and improv intersect, unexpected reactions (or lack thereof) from your audience, and performing the same thing with different intentions.Listen Here
Exploring the Voice of Storytelling
You’re in for a treat today as my guest Dan Teadt, a voice coach and performance expert, always provides an audience with plenty to chew on whether he’s working at Carnegie Mellon University, working with clients across the globe, or doing a podcast interview.Listen Here
Client Confidential: Answering the Tough Questions
Get ready for a different kind of episode! As a speaking strategist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with people all over the globe in just about every industry you can imagine. What’s fascinating is there are certain questions they all ask, no matter what their professional background is.Listen Here
Examining NLP’s Role in Your Storytelling
In this episode, Jonathan and I dig into many powerful aspects of story including why human beings are experts at getting in our own way, how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can influence your storytelling, what the impact of hypnotherapist Milton Erickson is on the field as a storyteller and so much more.Listen Here
How Transformational Acting Can Provoke Your Storytelling
During my discussion with Peter, we examine the concept of play when practicing the storytelling craft. He also takes us on an exploration through static and dynamic perspective, two different acting styles and which is directly related to effective storytelling.Listen Here
What Stories Teach Us About Possibility
During my interview with Shelli, we explore many topics including: How do you know what really lights you up? Which three words changed the trajectory of Shelli’s life? Why was her story of her 8-year old bullied self more effective than her firefighter story? What is Shelli’s definition of story and what nuggets can you walk away with that can change your perception?Listen Here
Why Morals, Repetition and Perfectionism Influence Your Storytelling
During his career and working on Hamilton as its musical director, Julian Reeve brought story to life through music and emotion. In this episode, he talks about the success of Hamilton and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s gift as a storyteller, being better as a performer the freer you feel, and becoming aware of perfectionism’s effect on him and using self-compassion as a tool to manage it.Listen Here
How Generational Storytelling Impacts Culture
Greg and I explore questions such as: How has story played a role in the culture of his entire organization? How can telling stories help in fundraising? And what’s a significant lesson you can put into action immediately?Listen Here
Why Being Yourself Makes for Great Stories
My guest, Mo Barrett, has a remarkable way of bringing her stories to life. In today’s episode, she and I talk about telling stories simply through living and being yourself, even if you can’t always outwardly express it to others. We dive into her 25-year career in the military, the nuances of storytelling that helped propel her speaking career, and her insistence on everyone being able to find their tribe.Listen Here
How Characters and Improv Can Influence Storytelling
In today’s episode, I speak with Alan Irwin, and we talk about improv performance and how it relates to storytelling. We dive deep into characters, discover how else improv can influence and enhance our storytelling ability and learn how Alan prepared himself to give compelling technical talks. Along the way, we discuss some of the lessons I’ve picked up from him during my improv journey and we enjoy a squeaky bunny impression or two.Listen Here
How Stories Grow a Movement
In this episode, my guest Traver Boehm and I discuss how he uses stories to grow his movement. We explore: How he uses story to his advantage on Instagram when so many believe they can’t tell a story on social media? What makes a great story? Who’s one of his favorite storytellers of all time and why? What advice can he offer to help you become a better storyteller?Listen Here