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Compelling stories change the world. Stories connect us, personally and in business. At our core, we’re all storytellers and we crave story to make sense of our worlds. Our mission at The Storytellers Network is to bring the craft of story to the masses


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    The Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 5:18


    Welcome, Storytellers. It's me, Dan. I've been your host, your tour guide, your librarian for 125 episodes. That's 125 legendary storytellers from all walks of life (two repeat guests, but one episode with three guests – do the math). Writers, video creators (including a television show creator), podcasters, social media storytellers, poets, songwriters, business storytellers… what a journey it's been.This… this is the finale. I'm taking a hiatus from the act of creating new episodes to work on something else. Being that this is a hobby I do in my spare time, and I have a family and other activities—including the motorcycle I'm absolutely itching to ride—it's time to allocate my time somewhere else for a bit.

    Telling Legendary Stories with Christopher Lochhead (#125)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 80:30


    Storytelling from Entrepreneurs to PoliticiansMost of us are tricked into believing that success means fitting in. Following trends. Accepting bad habits. Making people happy. That goes for life, for business and for our storytelling.That's where Christopher Lochhead comes in. Christopher has been an advisor to over 50 venture-backed startups, is a venture capital limited partner and a former three-time Silicon Valley public company CMO, entrepreneur, and co-author of two bestsellers: Niche Down and Play Bigger.He's also creator and host of two juggernaut podcasts, Follow Your Different and Lochhead On Marketing. He's a master storyteller, even if he doesn't admit to it.“Your success in life and in business will be constrained in part, or enabled greatly, by your ability to tell stories.” - Christopher Lochhead on the importance of storytelling.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Helping Businesses Tell Stories with James Carbary and Sweetfish Media (#124)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 43:54


    How Story Fuels Content-Based NetworkingJames Carbary is the founder of Sweet Fish Media, a done-for-you service that guarantees new relationships between B2B companies and their ideal clients. He's also an author and a TEDx speaker. His book Content-Based Networking: How to Instantly Connect with Anyone You Want to Know, is great for anyone looking to grow in their career, especially storytellers.“I absolutely don't think that there's just one platform. It's smart to video and audio. The more ‘ands' that you can put on there… the better.” - James Carbary on storytelling platforms.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Telling Stories from the Stage with Bella Vasta (#123)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 48:25


    Bella Vasta lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her daughter Olivia and rescue mix, Rocco the Rockstar. In 2002 she began a pet sitting company which went on to be nationally and locally award winning until she successfully sold it in 2016.In 2007 Bella began Jump Consulting, a consulting company focusing on helping dog walking and pet sitting businesses start or expand and has grown that into a popular blog, podcast, YouTube channel, and speaking career.Her motto is, "Always Keep Jumping.” And she's a fantastic, energetic and compassionate storyteller.“I don't want my audience to leave the same way they came in. The reason [they are] there… is a connection element.” - Bella Vasta on connecting with an audience.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Using Story Everywhere with Dan Smolen (#122)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 56:27


    Dan Smolen has enjoyed a truly meaningful career journey and he wants to take you along the path to finding your own. He is a nationally recognized author, podcaster, serial entrepreneur, workforce thought-leader, and heartfelt advocate for people who dream big dreams of doing meaningful work.Dan talks about the universal themes that drive storytelling, how to find meaningful work and more in this episode.“At the end of the day people question whether or not they feel loved. That's a universal theme. Fear, hope, hopefulness… these are all universal themes.” - Dan Smolen.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Making the Jump to Novelist with Joe Pulizzi (#121)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 46:08


    On this episode Dan welcomes a previous guest back – only the second guest to return. Joe Pulizzi first joined The Storytellers Network to close out season 5, Inspirational Storytellers. He's a business storyteller and a “from the stage” weaver of tales. But now he's added another bullet point to his story: novelist.“I listened to Joe's book when he released it via podcasting and was blown away,” Dan says. “I couldn't stop.”The Will to Die is a suspenseful mystery based on an everyday person solving the murder of his own dad. It's now available in print as well (or digital download), in addition to the audio version.For Joe, it makes sense to make the jump from business books to novels. At the core, it's all story.“The stories that we tell bind us together. It's probably the most important thing we do that separates us from any other animal on Earth.” - Joe Pulizzi on the power of story.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Multi-Genre Author Laura Thomas (#120)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 41:55


    A published Christian author, Laura writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul—especially in her romantic suspense, teen fiction, marriage, and children's books. Laura is a chocoholic mom of three, married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they live in Kelowna, B.C. as audacious empty-nesters.“My reader is Kate. She's 45 years old. She has kids. She has her own struggles. Anything I write, I write for Kate.” - Laura Thomas on writing for her audience.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Autumn Lindsey with Stories that Bite (#119)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 40:17


    What would happen if an average mom became a vampire? Would she lose her humanity? Could she exist in both worlds?Autumn Lindsey lives with her husband and three kids in a deep, dark, magical forest. Fluent in typo and fueled by caffeine, she writes Women's Fiction with characters that bite. She is also the founder Writer Moms Inc. so, if you happen to be a Writer Mom in search of community and support, check it out! She'd love to have you join!“…a memoir on how to pretend you're a writer and just go for it!” - Autumn Lindsey on going for what you want.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Inspiring Hope and Healing Through Story with Candace Nadine Breen (#118)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 44:29


    Candace Nadine Breen is of West African (Benin, Cameroon ) descent and wears many hats. She's an author. She's a survivor. She's a former English teacher. She's a wife and mother. And while raising a family, she returned to school and earned a Master's in Human Services with a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling. She was even a real estate agent for a few years but found it unfulfilling , stressful and time consuming. After taking time to open up herself to her true path, she buried herself in metaphysical studies, earning a Master's of Science and Doctorate in Metaphysics. Candace is an author of several books, for adults, young adults and children, and is an inspiring storyteller. If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy. The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Ann Handley Says Everybody Writes - So Tell a Story! (#117)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 47:09


    She's a Wall Street Journal Best-selling Author and World's First Chief Content Officer. Ann Handley is a marketing thought leader, writer and a great human.Ann is a digital marketing pioneer and the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, the leading marketing training company with more than 600,000 subscribers. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Everybody Writes: Your Go-To Guide to Creating Ridiculously Good Content and Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business. Her books have been translated into 19 languages, including Turkish, Korean, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.And she loves encouraging us all to write well.“There's a vulnerability in creating anything. The chance is high that somebody out there is not going to like it. But don't let that stop you. Finding your community… your people, is important.” - Ann HandleyIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Dramatic Business Storytelling with Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey (#116)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 49:16


    Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are the Managing Members of Footnotes Press LLC, the Founders of Barefoot Wine, and co-authored The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built America's#1 Wine Brand. The book chronicles the humble beginnings of the world's largest wine brand and is a case study in more than 50 schools that teach entrepreneurship. Their original New York Times Bestselling paperback has been transformed into a dramatically performed audiobook – with voice work from actor Ed Asner.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Using Story to Highlight Great Food with Kevin Wilson (#115)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 44:48


    Author and Podcast Host Kevin Wilson of Dining on a DimeKevin Wilson was one of the 1st people to bring the "Dining On A Dime" idea to the Philadelphia area for his restaurant blog website in 2011, it was a huge success on the website and he was asked to bring this idea to a weekly radio segment and after he saw how popular the radio segment was he brought this idea to Wildfire Radio, the show teaches people where to eat out well on a very tight budget and gives names on both the good and not so good restaurants. Author of the book “Table for One,” Kevin understands the power of story.“I met a guy selling something and one day I start talking to him. I found out he was a drummer for the Beach Boys. You never know who you're going to meet.” - Kevin Wilson on listening for stories

    Allison Pearl Combines Faith and Suspense in Her Fiction (#114)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 31:32


    Allison Pearl is a Christian Suspense author of the 'Love and Danger in St. Claire' series with two books so far, Glazed Suspicion and Dunked in Trouble. She loves books, tea, chocolate, and watching old movies with her husband and black lab. And she loves the writing community.“Making it in the craft is being brave enough to take something from your brain, put it on paper and show it to somebody.” - Allison Pearl on making it as an authorIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Chad Pettit: Soldier, Podcaster, Fiction Author (#113)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 45:30


    Author Chad Pettit grew up lost in the world of fantasy fiction but alienated from a knowledge of God. With no real direction in his life, he shipped out for basic training twelve days after high school. He continued down a path of sin and destruction through two combat tours to Iraq, but then God pulled back the blinders, and he met his Lord and Savior.One passion that never left him was his love for fiction, and in 2013, he went back to school and earned his degree in English. This helped him develop his craft, spending long hours pounding away at the keys until his battles with guilt, fear, and shame came alive on the page.Now he is on a mission to pull back the curtain on spiritual warfare and show others how to overcome trials through faith and start living their best lives for God.“Stories allow us to gain empathy for other people. They allow us to understand flaws in our culture. They also allow us to understand the best parts of our culture.” - Chad Pettit on the power of storyIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Joy E. Rancatore on Building Empires and Spreading the Power of Dreams (#112)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 46:06


    Joy E. Rancatore writes fiction, nonfiction and everything in between. When she's not doing horrible things to her characters or dreaming up faery creatures and fantastic weapons, she beats her husband at card games, homeschools her two children, snuggles her two stinky dogs and lets her cat, Tolkien, do whatever he wants. They'd prefer to live in Middle-earth or Narnia or Hogwarts or in a galaxy far, far away; but, for now, they live across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans.Her biggest writing accomplishment to date remains penning the cover story for the August 2003 issue of Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines. It featured her brother, Justin.“Words have built empires, articulated the deepest passions of the heart, defended beliefs and spread the power of dreams. Words hold great and lasting power.” - Joy E. Rancatore on the power of story

    David Meerman Scott on Building a Fanocracy with Story (#111)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 51:00


    He's the only guest to return to The Storytellers Network (He was guest #1 here). In this episode, we get to kick off 2020 with a bang. Season 9, Authors, welcomes the return of David Meerman Scott. David's written 10 books on marketing, sales and PR and his 11th published book is just out. This one's special because he co-wrote it with his daughter Reiko Scott. I can only imagine someday writing with my daughters… amazing.David and Reiko explore how to turn fans into customers, and customers into fans in Fanocracy. So whether you're in marketing, you own a business, or you're a storyteller who wants to learn how to build your own fan base, David and I are here to bring a ton of information and inspiration.“If we live a life of passion, it's a better life. It's a more fulfilled life. You can build the best relationships because you share something powerful in common.” - David Meerman Scott on building a Fanocracy.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Chris Cerf of Sesame Street and Children's Education (#110)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 48:00


    Say Hello to Chrissy of the AlphabeatsChristopher Cerf is an author, composer-lyricist, voice actor, puppeteer, and record and television producer. He is known for his musical contributions to Sesame Street, for co-creating and co-producing the award-winning PBS literacy education television program Between the Lions, and for his humorous articles and books.Since writing and performing his first song for Sesame Street, "Count It Higher" in Season 5 in 1973, Chris has written or co-written over 300 songs featured on the program. Chris loves to have a focus for his stories, giving him a creative direction.“If you give me a blank piece of paper and say ‘write a book or a song,' I'm not sure what I would do. But if you tell me ‘We could sure use a song where Cookie Monster sings reggae about the letter J' then I know exactly what to go do!” - Chris Cerf on story direction.If you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Aaron Baskerville: Education Through News (#109)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 44:17


    Aaron Baskerville is what's called a general assignment reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia. You can watch his live reports weekdays at 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM.Aaron joined NBC10 in August 2017. His favorite part about being a journalist is telling a story that creates change in someone's life. A native of the Philadelphia area, Aaron is most excited to tell the stories of his hometown.To Aaron, story is what makes you care.“Facts don't make you care. The person in the story who's compelling makes you care.” - Aaron Baskerville on the power of storyIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Tom Page: Helping School Communicators with Story (#108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 49:05


    Tom Page is a former director of communications for a public school system in Holland, Michigan. He's also co-founder of a community that helps communication professionals in schools, called School Communicators Network. Tom is an entrepreneur working to help schools tell a better story.Tom says at SCN they'll listen to you, clarify your needs, and then create a clear and actionable roadmap that will grow support with your key audiences and community.Whether it's website design, content development, crisis messaging, or election or marketing campaign planning, the SCN team has many years of experience in school PR and the know-how to effectively boost your online and offline strategies and tactics.This is the best line of Tom's site: “We believe the story of your district's purpose, people, and programs deserve more than from random blips and blurbs.”In addition to helping craft story, Tom often gave advice to new teachers each school year.“I always say that if you want to be known as a great teacher, go to your student's soccer games, show up at the hospital… in 30 years that was how I saw parents evaluate who good teachers were. They were just good people showing up.” - Tom Page on great teachersIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Story in Marketing with Marketing Over Coffee's John Wall (#107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 36:38


    John Wall is an educator in the marketing world. He co-hosts the podcast “Marketing Over Coffee” which covers both classic and new marketing. John and co-host Christopher S. Penn record the show every week and publish the show on Thursday mornings.I first discovered the Marketing Over Coffee brand on LinkedIn in the form of a group way back in 2011. Since then, I've wanted to chat with John – and had the opportunity to meet him at INBOUND in Boston in 2019. He recorded a live podcast with Scott Brinker. John speaks, writes and practices at the intersection of marketing, sales, and technology. And he educates others as he does it.“There's a whole layer of competition. If you're in a red ocean market then story becomes the king.” - John Wall on story in marketingIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Story and the Hero's Journey in Education with Laura Sandefer (#106)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 36:30


    Storytelling with an Alternative Educator and EntrepreneurLaura Sandefer is an author and the co-founder of Acton Academy, a school whose learner-driven model is spreading across the globe with over 130 locations in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Guatemala, Canada, Malaysia and more, and in 2019 is celebrating 10 years of letting children take learning into their owns hands.Acton Academy bases their model of learning on the Hero's Journey: a story pattern common in ancient myths and modern day adventures in which a hero goes on an adventure, wins a victory and comes home transformed. Children at Acton Academy know why they are being challenged to learn — they are on their own Hero's Journey to find their passion in life.Sandefer went on her own Hero's Journey in starting Acton Academy, which she chronicles in her book Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down. She became a reluctant entrepreneur, growing Acton Academy so other parents can start their own learner-driven communities.“When you have the hero's journey narrative in your mind, what you realize is that every single human you come across has treasure within. Each person's treasure is different.” - Laura Sandefer on story and empathyIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Story Coach Ron Ploof Teaches How to Tell a Better Story (#105)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 49:59


    Storytelling with Story Coach Rom PloofAuthor of The Proverb Effect and Read This First: The Executive's Guide to New Media, Ron Ploof is an educator of story. Ron's also the brains behind The StoryHow Pitch Deck, a story coach in your pocket.Usually I'm digging into the personal story of storytellers I admire. On this episode I do that … but I also get into the HOW of storytelling with Ron. So it's a little inspiration, a little education.“He looks out and there are weeds. Its a marshy area. And [my grandfather] says to me, ‘That's where my brother Kelsey drowned.' He's vulnerable, I want to know more. That one story changed my life.” - Ron Ploof's life-changing storyConnect with Ron:StoryHow Main WebsiteBuy your own StoryHow Pitch DeckLinkedInTwitterRon on AmazonIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    How to Lead Well with Story with Anese Cavanaugh (#104)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 56:15


    Anese Cavanaugh is an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur, the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), a leadership and collaboration advisor, and a thinking partner for business leaders in many different industries.She's not one to sit still either… she's also a mom, a dog rescuer, a sister, daughter, friend, and an advocate for children's food and spirit security. Here's a quote from her website about section: “I love people. I love the human spirit. I love purpose. And I love what happens when we all Show Up together.”Anese founded her business and this body of work 20 years ago because she saw the essentialness of Showing Up, being present and intentional, and taking care of ourselves in relationship to healthy leadership and creating positive impact in the world.I've had the privilege of meeting Anese in person, as well as reading her newest book Contagious You. It's a great read full of amazing information and inspiration to help you lead better. We can all use that. Stories, and our presence, are a gift.“The greatest gift we can give another human being is our presence. When you see them and connect with empathy you create an intangible connection, which is all about the heart.” = Anese Cavanaugh on the power of connection.Connect with Anese:Main WebsiteIEP “secret” siteLinkedInAnese on TwitterAnese on FacebookAnese on InstagramIEP Method on FacebookIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Be a More Intentional Storyteller - A 21-Day Writing Challenge with Anese Cavanaugh (BONUS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019


    Anese Cavanaugh, guest on episode #104 of The Storytellers Network, didn't consider herself a storyteller. She thought that had to mean following a specific story structure, maybe creating a hero's journey each time and coming up with stories.In talking with Dan, listening to episodes and looking over the show prep for their interview, Anese realized that she's been telling stories her entire professional life. She used stories in her first book, Contagious Culture. And she uses them in her most recent release, Contagious You.Once she came to terms with how much of a storyteller she was, she decided she wanted to be more intentional.So now Anese and Dan are starting a 21-day story gathering “writing challenge.”

    Alex Lee and the Story of Education (#103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 38:30


    Alex Lee spent more than 20 years as a storyteller for a public system. As the Executive Director of Communications for Kalamazoo Public Schools, Alex was instrumental in telling the story of the Kalamazoo Promise, among many other great stories. In addition to that career, Alex spent a few years in communications for the United States Navy – specifically on the radio airwaves.Alex has been telling stories his whole life, and now that he's out of education he does it for a small village in Southwest Michigan, where everything from a massive development (The Mill at Vicksburg) to small town legislature and more is part of his daily storytelling.“The story of education is individual students, in their challenges, in their backgrounds… so the story of education should be your success stories.” - Alex Lee on story in education.Connect with Alex:Village of Vicksburg, Michigan WebsiteVicksburg on FacebookIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Educator, Mentor and Marketer Don Stanley (#102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 44:58


    Don Stanley is an internationally recognized college educator, speaker, and marketing and sales consultant. He demystifies personal branding & digital marketing to help people achieve their dreams.As the co-founder of Wisconsin-based 3RhinoMedia, he has personal spoke to, lead workshops for and coached a wide array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies, international organizations, NBA, NHL and NFL athletes, start-ups and non-profits. One fun fact is Don has consulted with organizations on all 7 continents and he was a professional dog trainer (he loves dogs).Don is often asked to share his perspectives on digital media and he has been featured on some of the top business blogs in the world including the Content Marketing Institute and Mark Schaefer's BusinessesGrow.com. He also has been featured on Marketplace Radio, This American Life, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and he is a regular guest on Wisconsin Public Radio.In addition to his work at 3RhinoMedia, Don is an award-winning faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he teaches courses on social media and digital marketing.“Put us up against a grizzly bear, game over… but if you put us together and we know how to interact together, work together… can dominate anything.” - Don Stanley on the power of story of connectionConnect with Don:3Rhino MediaLinkedInTwitterIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Talia Mingey - Poet, Survivor, Educator (#101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 47:26


    Our guest this episode is a spoken word poet, educating people about the trauma of sexual assault. She's a survivor. She's a writer. She's a performer. She's an educator.I love her bio on “Unwritten” - Talia Mingey is a writer through and through. Her first love will always be poetry. She competed on the 2018 National Poetry Slam team in Chicago. She writes for self expression and social justice and performed at the 2018 March To End Rape Culture. She also does freelancing work and has been published on Thought Catalog. Currently, she's ghostwriting a novel and writing for Unwritten. She's constantly overwhelmed by all this but happy to be paid to do what she loves.“I would want to talk about love, if I had to tell my last story. Love is what got me through most of that [trauma]. I would want to write a love poem to everyone who's meant something to me.” - Talia MingeyConnect with Talia:Facebook PageTwitterMediumInstagramAuthor pageBlurb pageIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Dr. Seuss Writer, The Singing Author Tish Rabe (#100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 50:54


    Writing Our Childhoods with Tish RabeToday's guest has written over 170 children's books for Sesame Street, Disney, Blue's Clues, Curious George, Huff and Puff and many others. In 1996, five years after the death of Dr. Seuss, Tish Rabe was hired by Random House to write for The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, a new line of rhyming science books for early readers. A television series based on these books, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot about That, airs daily on PBS Kids.She's also known as The Singing Author and has quite a story about her journey to where she is today.“The world needs content. There's all these devices, and something's gotta be on them. The need for solid content and creative is high.” - Tish Rabe on the need for creators.Connect with Tish:Tish's WebsiteBook an Author VisitInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Teacher of Brand, Presentations, Marketing and More Brian Burkhart (#99)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 49:49


    Storytelling with Squareplanet's Chief Word GuyFor years, Brian Burkhart has been on staff at Northwestern University's highly prestigious Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He's coached 10 teams for TV's “Shark Tank,” and most of them got deals.Brian's a podcaster, an entrepreneur and so much more. I invited Brian Burkhart to join me for this Educational Storytellers episode because if his education background – at the university as well as his speaking.Brian is the “chief word guy” at Squareplanet, an agency that helps its clients tell better stories in presentations, events and more. Brian's the founder and a hell of a storyteller (scroll down for his introduction email!).“I've logged hundreds of thousands of miles on planes. A grand total of zero times I've poked my head in the cockpit and told the pilots how to fly. Just because I fly a lot doesn't mean I know how to fly. But for some reason in the world of corporate storytelling, people think they know better and they don't.” - Brian Burkhart on letting the professionals do their job.Connect with Brian:SquareplanetBrian's websiteBrian's book Stand for SomethingPodcast - Square StoriesTwitterLinkedIn

    David Flowers - Author, Teacher of Attorneys (#98)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 49:20


    Today's guest is a former attorney who spent his career representing victims of sexual abuse in civil litigation. David Flowers wrote Taming the Lion Tamers about the South Carolina case of convicted pedophile Eddie Fischer, and the people who protected him for decades. It's a powerful story, and is the same case on which the Emmy-nominated documentary film What Haunts Us is based.David fought for victims for decades, using story to their advantage. Now he teaches upcoming attorneys about the power of story.“I'm not a fan of lawyers generally. But when the practice of law is done right, you really can change lives.” - David Flowers on storytelling for lawConnect with David:Taming the Lion TamersIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Prime Time TV Storyteller DJ Nash (#97)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 42:09


    Is there any type of storyteller “bigger” than someone who creates and writes a television show in prime time? We're obsessed with our TVs and the characters who move us. Even in the world of streaming, network TV is still a juggernaut.A Million Little Things, on ABC, tackles everything from suicide to infidelity to a man overcoming breast cancer (but who is far from a saint). On this episode of The Storytellers Network, the creator and showrunner DJ Nash (also a writer and executive producer of the series) takes time to explore storytelling at a whole new level.“Every single one of them is broken because all of us are broken in different ways. Don't let that be your limitation. Let it be your inspiration.” - DJ Nash on his charactersConnect with DJ and A Million Little Things:DJ on TwitterShow WebsiteShow Fan WikiA Million Little Things Fans on FacebookIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Novelist Michelle Keener (#96)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 44:54


    Storytelling with Faith and Fiction Author Michelle KeenerToday's guest is author Michelle Keener. Writers definitely entertain us, and Michelle does so with purpose-driven stories like Mission Hollywood and her memoir Shared Courage.Michelle describes herself as a wife, mom, homeschooler and an author of inspirational fiction and nonfiction… whose books are fueled by Jesus and caffeine.She's been involved in ministry for over a decade, including serving in prison ministry, evangelism, women's ministry and youth groups. She currently leads workshops for Christian writers and enjoys encouraging writers and artists to use their gifts to impact the world and glorify God. She has several new books either recently published or getting ready for publication. When she isn't writing, Michelle is reading, baking or eating chocolate… or hanging out on Twitter.Michelle and her husband Paul have two amazing children and one spoiled dog.“In my head I know the scene. I know what's happening. I know what people are wearing. I have to go back and think, ‘Dan might not know these things.' For me, it's important to be deliberate about world building.” - Michelle Keener on storytellingConnect with Michelle:Michelle's WebsiteMichelle's Amazon Author PageFacebookTwitterIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Storytelling Through Animation and Voiceover with Ryan Johnston (#95)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 54:18


    Voiceover Director Ryan Johnston Shares His StoryToday's guest works in Hollywood behind the scenes. He's worked in sound for television series' like Ultimate Spider-Man, Hulk and the Agents of SMASH, and Sailor Moon. Sound recordist, recording engineer, dialogue recording mixer … there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes on some of our favorite stories.So today we get to hear some of those behind the scenes stories from Ryan Johnston. Ryan has worked in entertainment for more than a decade, and today he's sharing his journey, his moments… his story.“Sometimes I'm working with voice actors I've been listening to since I was a kid. Right away it transports me back to Saturday morning cartoons… now I'm in a position to help mold those stories, and pass them along to the next generation. You can't put a price on that.” - Ryan Johnston on voiceover storytelling.Connect with RyanRyan's IMDb pageInstagramTwitterIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Using Story to Create Entertaining Ads with Steve Robinson (#94)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 45:40


    In his debut book, former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson shares with readers the secret to the growth and success of one of the nation's fastest growing fast food restaurants. In Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, Robinson takes people behind the scenes to show them how Chick-fil-A scaled up from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales to more than 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion in annual sales during the 34 years Robinson served as CMO. Read that again marketer. 34 years as CMO.With an emphasis on building relationships rather than focusing on transactions, Robinson shares some of the philosophies Chick-fil-A employs that may seem counterintuitive to business…and why it has worked so well.In our conversation, Steve and I also talk about how advertising that entertains is more powerful than just average interruptive advertising.Connect with Steve:Steve's WebsiteSteve's book Covert Cows and Chick-fil-ALinkedInIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Stories Through Audio Drama and More with Paul Sating (#93)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 45:09


    Author, Podcaster, Audio Drama Creator Paul SatingPaul Sating is an author and creator of five audio drama podcasts, including Subject: Found, Diary of a Madman, Who Killed Julie?, YOU, and Atheist Apocalypse. He is also the host of Horrible Writing, a podcast where he shares his journey toward being published, along with candid interviews with other writers.His first three books were published in 2018. Chasing the Demon (a thriller), 12 Deaths of Christmas (a horror anthology), & Novel Idea to Podcast (nonfiction) helped him realize his childhood dream of becoming a published author.In addition to those ventures, he is the co-creator of an upcoming horror audio drama titled Family Portrait and, when he's not writing books or podcasts, he's punching out short stories for his Patrons and perpetually working on his novels.“Apple could get out of digital media completely. Then what do you do? You need a newsletter. You don't control Twitter, Facebook, Spotify… nobody.” - Paul Sating on owning your content.Connect with Paul:WebsitePaul's PodcastsPaul on PatreonTwitterPaul's Amazon Author PageIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    The Animated Woman JC Little (#92)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 44:02


    JC Little is a mom, an animator, a humorist, an award-winning story artist, a compelling public speaker and a social media minx! Always playful and often poignant, JC Little blogs her eclectic slice-of-life stories with unique drawings and animation at TheAnimatedWoman.com. She's a happily married mother of three and a director whose 30+ year career in animation has spanned commercials, feature films, TV series, new media, mobile apps and picture-books.JC is a two-time BlogHer Voice of the Year honoree, and winner of three Canadian Weblog Awards. She's on the Wacom site as a Wacom Ambassador, and delivers highly illustrated keynotes (she what she did there…) on leadership, visual storytelling and empathy. JC is the creator and director of the Disney-syndicated, Gemini-nominated kids TV series, My Life Me, and has animated over 30 short films, the latest of which is the award-winning Papa Pasquale.She also drew my bride and me for our wedding back in 2011. Look in the show notes for those very special illustrations.I've known JC for a few years now and have followed her story through a couple chapters. Now I want to share her stories with you.Connect with JC Little:JC's WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

    Rich Prange: Using Story in Comedy (#91)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 59:45


    Photojournalism to Comedy with Rich PrangeRich Prange is a stand-up comic in Phoenix, Arizona. He's also an award-winning photojournalist. Which is why I know him. We worked together at a TV news station in Kalamazoo, Michigan years ago. And it's been fun to watch his story unfold, to where he's now performing his comedy on stages. Rich sees comedy as a storytelling art form much like music.“People will say they saw a comedian and it's the same as they saw in a video. That's because it's scripted. It's like a concert. They aren't just going off the top of their head. It's a song they wrote.” - Rich Prange on comedy performances.Connect with Rich:Rich Prange Comedy on FacebookRich Prange Comedy on TwitterNews story on Rich

    Taming the Beast of Marketing a Zoo with Anja Stas (#90)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 38:32


    Telling the Story of the Antwerp Zoo and Convention Center with Anja StasAnja Stas creates meaningful marketing with campaigns such as A Room with a Zoo / Zoo of Life/ Kai-Mook. Anja Stas is an award winning marketer with a passion for the possible; bridging ecology and economics. She works for the Flanders Meeting & Convention Center of Antwerp – which is the Antwerp Zoo in Belgium. But it's so much more than a zoo. It's a story. And for Anja, being a storyteller is in her makeup.“We have winter and summer. We have ups and downs. Work, for me, is like that. When you're an artist, which you are when you're a storyteller, it's not about being in balance everyday. It's from a balanced self within.” - Anja Stas on balancing life and work.Connect with Anja:Anja on TwitterAnja on LinkedInA Room with a Zoo“Room” on Twitter“Room” on Instagram“Room” on Facebook"Flanders Meeting and Convention Center on LinkedInIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.

    Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist Willie Wisely (#89)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 55:42


    Telling Stories Through Music with Willie WiselyToday's guest is… a musician whose music is hyper-personal, and by turns quirky and unexpectedly profound. On stage he delivers much more than just song. He plays and moves in a can't-take-your-eyes-off him style that reminds you why leaving the house for live music is so critical to understanding the pop music art form.I first heard of Willie Wisely when I discovered James Gunn's Tromeo and Juliet. Willie was the film score composer. I dove into his music from there, had a few conversations, and even tried to help get him to my hometown with a living room concert. If you don't know what that is, look it up. Unfortunately, it didn't work, but I've kept in touch with him and followed his career. His albums Parador and She have been staples for me over the years. I'm stoked to bring you Willie Wisely on today's episode.The longtime Los Angelino (and now prodigally-returning son to his native Minneapolis/St. Paul), has surprised the LA songwriter scene with a recent career rebirth. He brings with him a decades-long, criminally overlooked catalog of pop recording and songwriting that might leave any Paul McCartney & Wings fan wondering why the hell Wisely isn't opening at Dodger Stadium for Macca in July. Wisely's love of music permeates his everyday life, including how he decided to cover a Jackie Lomax tune from an obscure Beatles era story.“We were convinced we were the only people in the world who knew him [Jackie Lomax]. His obscurity was so deep, that when we played his tracks live at our shows we just said we wrote them.” - Willie Wisely on performing.Connect with Willie:Willie Wisely WebsiteWillie on BandcampTwitterFacebookIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Entertaining Fans with Jesse Cole, Founder of The Savannah Bananas (#88)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 49:22


    Using Story to Entertain Baseball FansJesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the summer league baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for 3 straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.Jesse is an in-demand speaker and released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in 2018. He's been featured on MSNBC and as a keynote speaker all over the country, promoting his motto "If it's normal, do the exact opposite."“Contagious caring creates a ripple effect. All of us need to care more. You can talk about caring til you're blue in the face. But how do you show it?” - Jess Cole on sharing your winsConnect with Jesse:The Savannah Bananas WebsiteJesse's book Find Your Yellow TuxLinkedInTwitterFacebookJesse in ForbesIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Singer Songwriter Aaron Burdett (#87)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 48:47


    Story Through Music with Singer Songwriter Aaron BurdettMeet singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett, one of the top 10 most important musicians of western North Carolina according WNC Magazine. He's named alongside such greats as Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers, and The Avett Brothers. It wasn't always easy though, as you might imagine.After seeing a lot of his friends and musical colleagues struggle to be full-time musicians, sometimes at the cost of their marriages and family lives, Aaron moved back to his hometown and decided to go another route. He started a construction business, built a home for himself and his wife, and started a family, all while continuing to write songs and playing music, recording an album every year or two. In 2013, Aaron decided to pursue music full time, so fast forward to today, and his distinctive clear voice has carried his dream into a successful career. Aaron's songs effortlessly transition from solo performance to full band, with equal emotional impact on audiences.Aaron has 7 albums dating back to 2005. He tells stories through his music, his lyrics and his performances.“I believe the most powerful stories, works, pieces of music and novels … are a reflection of that person, that only that person could write in that way.” - Aaron Burdett on the power of personal storyConnect with Aaron:WebsiteSpotifyFacebookTwitterInstagramReverb NationIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network (maybe even your enemies!). Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Podcaster, Coach, Speaker, Writer Michelle Steffes (#86)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 50:21


    How Routine Can Drive Your Greatness with Michelle SteffesDuring this portion of the Entertainment Storytellers season, I wanted to bring on a special guest to explore something a little different. Today we're talking about your journey to greatness. It's more a resource than an example… my guest is the author of Your Journey to Greatness Through Routine and host of her daily podcast with the same name. She is also the CEO and founder of IPV Consulting working with companies to address organizational dysfunction getting to the root of human behavior using cognitive training methods. Michelle Steffes brings insight, information, and inspiration to this episode, to help us all reach greatness.“If you go into a bank and you want to borrow money, they're going to require a business plan. Why in the world do we think that we can just fly by the seat of our pants when it comes to accomplishing big dreams?” - Michelle Steffes on preparing for greatnessConnect with Michelle:Michelle's WebsiteIPV ConsultingLinkedInTwitterFacebookMichelle's podcast Your Journey to Greatness Through Routine

    Storytelling with Slam Poetry Artist Ebony Stewart (#85)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 50:44


    Poetry to Entertain, Educate and Inspire with Slam Poet Ebony StewartEbony Stewart is an international touring poet – of slam poetry – and performance artist. Her work speaks to the black experience, with emphasis on gender, sexuality, womanhood, and race, with the hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue, and inspire folks in marginalized communities. As one of the most decorated poets in Texas, Ebony is a respected coach & mentor, one of the top touring poets in the country, and a Woman of the World Poetry Slam Champion.She is the author of Love Letters to Balled Fists and Home.Girl.Hood. Her work has been featured in For Harriet, AfroPunk, Teen Vogue, and The Texas Observer. The only poet to perform at the 2018 Seattle Pride Festival before 200,000 people, was Ebony Stewart.“It just so happens that I have been afforded a life where I can write deeply about gender and race and colorism and sex and those things move me because they're things I know a lot about.” - Ebony Stewart on her storyConnect with Ebony:Ebony's WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

    Audio Drama Podcaster Sarah Rhea Werner - Girl In Space (#84)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 48:12


    Storytelling with Writer, Podcaster Sarah Rhea WernerSarah Rhea Werner is a professional podcaster, writer, editor, coach, speaker, voice actor, ghostwriter, a contributor to Forbes, founder of the Write Now podcast, and TEDx speaker.She's also the writer, editor, and executive producer of the hit audio drama Girl In Space. Sarah is an up and coming entertainment storyteller and huge supporter of audio dramas – fictional podcasts that tell a story and entertain.For Sarah, creating stories for others to enjoy is all about finding her inspiration from her community.“The inspiration comes from other people. Inspiration for characters, inspiration to keep going. The community keeps you invested in what you're doing. It seems like a solo project, but it's not.” - Sarah Rhea Werner on story inspirationConnect with Sarah:Sarah's WebsiteSarah on TwitterSarah on ForbesLinkedInFacebookWrite Now Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Girl In Space Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Sarah's Coffee Break Episode with Paul Sating

    The Go-Giver Part 2 - John David Mann (#83)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 44:58


    The Power of Parables and Story with John David MannWelcome to the season finale of Season 6: Business Storytellers. This is part 2 of 2… focusing on the “Go Giver” series of books and their principle in business and in storytelling.My guest for part 2 is co-author John David Mann. John is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times bestseller The Red Circle and of course the international bestseller The Go-Giver. His new book The Latte Factor is already earning a ton of praise.As a storyteller, John knows what it takes to create effective, engaging parables that move people. If the reader isn't moved, they won't care, they won't learn, and they won't retain.“If I don't cry when I'm writing it… if I don't laugh when I'm writing it… if I'm not moved when it's going on the page, then the reader won't be moved.” - John David Mann on the power of story.Connect with John:John's WebsiteJohn's books on AmazonLinkedInTwitterFacebook

    The Go-Giver Part 1 - Bob Burg (#82)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 43:13


    Welcome to the season finale of Season 6: Business Storytellers. This is part 1 of 2… focusing on the “Go Giver” series of books and their principle in business and in storytelling.My guest for part 1 is co-author Bob Burg. Bob is a hall of fame speaker and bestselling author, a former top sales pro and podcast host of, you guessed it, the Go-Giver Podcast.In our conversation, Bob shares insight on topics vital to the success of today's businessperson, and storyteller… often crossing the lines between both. In his daily walk, he speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including Fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations.For Bob, it's all about giving value above and beyond, bringing value back to the originator.“Money is simply an echo of value. It's the thunder to value's lightning. The value must come first. You must focus on bringing value to another human being.” - Bob Burg on success in businessConnect with Bob:Bob's websiteThe Go-Giver (Wikipedia)Bob's books an AmazonThe Go-Giver websiteTwitterLinkedIn

    Getting Clarity of Your Story with Steve Woodruff (#81)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 46:00


    Steve Woodruff. Steve is known as the King of Clarity. He is a consultant and author who has helped many professionals - from solo consultants to Fortune 100 pharmaceutical companies - with their brand identity and messaging. He is best known for his intensive clarity sessions, which, in less than a day, unlock a company's DNA and market positioning, and produce crystal-clear messaging to generate sales and referrals. He also helps people find their professional purpose with Clarity Consulting.The author of Clarity Wins, Steve loves to help people and businesses find clarity. In our conversation you'll hear how Chris Brogan gave him his nickname, how a Russian oligarch and his French chateau plays a part in Steve's story, and so much more.Connect with Steve:Steve's websiteClarity FuelClarity Wins (book website)LinkedInInstagramTwitter

    Pure Storytelling with Pure Michigan's Dave Lorenz (#80)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 58:07


    Dave Lorenz is the Vice President of Travel Michigan. He's responsible for leading the state's tourism branding, advertising and public relations efforts. Essentially, Dave's the guy behind my favorite marketing campaign, the award-winning Pure Michigan tourism campaign. He also coordinates overall statewide tourism initiatives.Dave also speaks around the world on behalf of Michigan for tourism, as well as telling the Pure Michigan success story. He's a storyteller through-and-through.Dave currently serves on the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association, the National Council of State Tourism Directors, Michigan Cares for Tourism, Circle Michigan, Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, MotorCities National Heritage Association, and the West Michigan Tourism Association, Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Grand Rapids Hotel Advisory Board.He's a true, authentic Michigan storyteller and ambassador.“They literally brought the state together, the upper and lower peninsulas.” – Dave Lorenz on Mighty Mac and the Michigan storyConnect with Dave:Dave on LinkedInPure MichiganMEDC on LinkedInPure Michigan - InstagramPure Michigan - TwitterPure Michigan - FacebookPure Michigan - YouTube

    Branding and Marketing Agency Owner Remington Begg (#79)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 45:30


    Remington Begg is the co-founder and CEO of Impulse Creative, a branding and inbound marketing agency. He's fortunate to be based in southern Florida, although the agency does have remote employees, proving that you can be a storyteller anywhere.While Remington may not seem like a typical storyteller we get to spend time with, in my opinion he's a story ambassador or curator, as he helps brands tell their story through inbound marketing and content marketing. Plus he, like many of my guests, is simply a good storyteller in conversation.His advice for being a better storyteller: Be a consumer of story.“Any other creators I know, the storytellers I really respect are inspired by, are always talking about how much content they consume.” - Remington Begg on filling your storytelling cup.Connect with Remington:Impulse CreativeRemington's websiteWayfinding Growth podcastFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

    The Hidden Entrepreneur Josh Cary (#78)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 43:28


    Tackling Tough Issues for Entrepreneurs with Josh CaryJosh Cary spent 40 years in hiding. He says he hid every aspect of himself, showing up with a mask on in all areas of life trying to gain the approval of everyone else. At 19, he changed his name and entered what would become a 15-year career as a professional actor and filmmaker. But the applause and external accolades didn't completely heal his feelings of anxiety and insecurities and he found himself more isolated than ever.Fast forward to today, and Josh helps his clients unmask themselves by leading them through poignant, important, and direct questions… resulting in a profound and honest experience that reveals aspects, desires, and philosophies within them that have been dormant for years.Josh also hosts the podcast, The Hidden Entrepreneur Show, where he sits with entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses owners who were also once in the darkest of places. In other words, he helps them understand and share their story.“We're all so amazingly awkward, it's not even funny… You are not a perfect specimen. But you are.” - Josh Cary on authenticity and storyConnect with GUEST:WebsiteThe Hidden Entrepreneur podcastLinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagram

    Entrepreneurial Storytelling with Chris Brogan (#77)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 42:42


    Chris Brogan is an entrepreneur, an author, a marketing consultant and a speaker… among other titles and skills. He's also a good guy with a terrific outlook and desire to help, inspire and teach. Chris has written several books, publishes a terrific newsletter and runs Owner Media Group with Rob Hatch. We get to learn about Chris' story, how hitting a house with his bicycle paints the picture of entrepreneurship and more … as we get to Chris Brogan's stories.“I do love brevity. I think the tiny bites matter. People don't want a lot to consume, until they are ready.“ - Chris Brogan on audience attentionConnect with Chris:WebsiteTwitterFacebookChris on AmazonOwner Media Group

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