Podcasts about Storytelling

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Gracia María is a modern-day medicine woman, practicing community rituals in the tradition of her Peruvian ancestors. In connecting with her ancient roots, though, she realizes she also needs to rebuild the bonds with her immediate family, in order to share with them the person she's become. She learns the value of staying centered in her authentic self – knowing it will eventually bring others to her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is in-person connection so important? Jake Parker and Lee White discuss the value of learning from and uplifting other artists in real life as Jake reflects on his takeaways from New York Comic Con.  3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

“You have to be able to go for it, and you never know what can come from it.” — Wayne Friedman In this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts and her dad, Wayne, sit down with Priscilla Mensah a creative visionary who transformed her career from web development to soap making, content creation, and TV pitching. Priscilla opens up about her bold journey to develop and pitch her dream travel show about global soap-making traditions, motherhood, and cultural storytelling. She shares how she turned a personal passion into a compelling TV concept blending craftsmanship, culture, community impact, and adventure.

In a digital world that's getting louder by the minute, how do you actually stand out in 2026?In this powerful conversation, Allison Walsh is joined by a seasoned business coach who specializes in helping online coaches and service providers uncover their distinctive edge—the unique blend of story, strengths, and strategy that sets them apart. From building a multi–six figure network marketing business to pivoting into coaching and navigating entrepreneurship as a twin mom, she shares what it really took to align her message, niche, and business model.You'll learn why the 2026 online landscape demands deeper storytelling, clearer messaging, and simple frameworks—and why sticking with generic “tips and tricks” content will keep you invisible. Together, Allison and her guest break down the real steps to creating content that sounds like you, sells your expertise, and resonates with the right people.In this episode, you'll learn:How her journey from network marketing to coaching evolved over 10+ yearsWhy becoming a mom of twins forced powerful business pivots that led to deeper alignmentWhat a “distinctive edge” actually is—and how to identify the parts of your story and skill set that make you unforgettableHow one client went from $4–5K months to consistent 10K months in just a few months heading into 2026Why story-based content outperforms generic educational posts in today's algorithmHow to pick the right story when you have too many to choose fromWhy a clear 3-step framework or signature process is a must-have in 2026 for high-ticket coachingHow AI tools like ChatGPT can support you without erasing your human voiceWhy your story does NOT need to be dramatic to convert—emotion and relatability winThe new 2026 definition of confidence and authenticity onlineIf you want to be remembered, recognized, and referred this year, this episode will give you the messaging clarity and storytelling strategy you need. Memorable Moments / HighlightsA decade-long evolution from network marketing to business coachingHow motherhood catalyzed long-overdue business alignmentThe true meaning of a “distinctive edge” and why it matters more than ever in 2026The real client case study behind hitting consistent 10K monthsWhy stories outperform “3 tips” posts—and what to create insteadA simple filter for choosing the one story that positions your expertiseThe power of owning and articulating your frameworkHow to use AI while still preserving your voiceWhy your quiet, ordinary story might be your most magnetic assetA refreshing definition of confidence rooted in authenticityConnect with Meg:Get the Business Story Blueprint here: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprintFollow Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaneyListen to Business Not As Usual: https://meganyelaney.com/podcast Connect with Allison:Instagram → @allisonwalshLearn more about the Impact Brand Accelerator → https://bit.ly/impactbrandaccelerator

Reinterpreting centuries-old classical music, marking up symphonies with notes on phrasing, and turning mid-performance disasters into unforgettable moments with Carlos Miguel Prieto, a music director and conductor. How do you get an orchestra to pick up the tempo? (Spoiler: Not by waving your hands faster.) And how does a performance of Beethoven's Fifth sound different today from a century ago?WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "starter pack". It's a curated Spotify playlist with some essential episodes from our back catalogue. GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.com FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.com WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: 1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean? 2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise. We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

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When Sharon Price John was a kid, she spent a summer determined to climb a massive tree. After several falls, she reached the top, only to realize she didn't know how to get down. As darkness fell, she jumped into the pine needles below and learned a lasting lesson: tough goals can be fun. Years later, that same mindset guided her as CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, a company that was $49 million in the red. Instead of retreating, she climbed again, leading one of retail's greatest comebacks. In this episode, Sharon shares how to face fear with curiosity, lead with heart, and use storytelling to spark transformation in business and life. Sharon Price John is the President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, where she led one of retail's most inspiring turnarounds. She is also the author of Stories & Heart and Chair of the Toy Association. In this episode, Ilana and Sharon discuss (00:00) Introduction (02:17) The Truth Behind Every “Overnight” Success (03:53) The Tree That Taught Her Courage (07:16) Breaking Into Advertising (13:49) Climbing the Ladder at Mattel (19:41) When Her Startup Collapsed (28:55) Leading a Turnaround When Everything Seems Lost (32:44) The One Rule Every Great Leader Lives By (33:40) Avoiding the Mistakes That Cost You Most (38:12) The Strategy That Saved Build-A-Bear (50:57) Leading With Courage and Clarity Through Crisis(01:04:33) Storytelling as the Heart of Great Leadership Sharon Price John has served as President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop since 2013, leading the brand from a $49 million loss to record profitability. Before Build-A-Bear, she held senior roles at Hasbro, Mattel, and Stride Rite Children's Group, earning a reputation as a turnaround expert. Sharon is the author of Stories & Heart and serves on the boards of Jack in the Box and First Book. She is also Chair of the Toy Association.  Connect with Sharon: Sharon's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharon-price-john-26239820 Sharon's Website: storiesandheart.com Resources Mentioned: Sharon's Book, Stories & Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1950863441 First Book: https://firstbook.org Build-A-Bear Workshop: https://www.buildabear.com  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

Prenatal substance use is often misunderstood, oversimplified, and met with stigma instead of support. In this conversation, Christina Dent and Meghann Perry explore the complex realities facing mothers who use substances during pregnancy—from trauma and addiction to healthcare barriers and the fear of criminalization. Together, they reflect on the importance of compassionate care, the power of bonding and attachment, and what it looks like to invest in families so both moms and babies can thrive. This episode invites us to move beyond judgment and toward curiosity, connection, and systems that heal rather than harm. About Meghann: Meghann Perry, CARC, RCPF, is an award-winning keynote speaker, storyteller, theatre educator, curriculum developer, harm reductionist and addiction recovery coach. She creates innovative learning experiences blending Theatre, Storytelling, and Coaching and is an international educator of the behavioral health workforce. Meghann is the author of two groundbreaking programs, Recovery Storytelling and Embodied Storytelling, and a global keynote speaker and presenter on peer support, storytelling, and stigma for organizations like NIH, NAADAC, FAVOR, PRCoE, HRSA, Hazelden, and the recent Lisbon Addictions Conference. Meghann is a person who used drugs who passionately supports people in prevention, harm reduction and recovery and leads a team of dedicated facilitators redefining education and intervention in the substance and mental health field.  Links:  Meghann's paper in Health Affairs: www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2025.00647 Meghann Perry Group website: www.meghannperry.com   Keywords: prenatal substance use, maternal health, addiction, recovery, healthcare, bonding, criminalization, compassionate care, systemic issues, early childhood trauma.

Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand  Question: Lisa from Austin, TX asks, "This year I've been trying to make my presentations more engaging. How do I know if my story is connecting — or if I'm just talking too much?" Book: Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall

In this episode, I talk with Diana Butler Bass about her new book A Beautiful Year and the deeper story that sits beneath our experience of time. We explore how the Roman calendar still shapes us with the imagination of empire - militarism, consumerism, and control - and how the Christian calendar offers a counter-formation rooted in love, hope, peace, and a circular sense of time that keeps drawing us deeper into God. Diana walks us through Advent's darkness and silence, the meaning of waiting in an age addicted to noise, the subversive beauty of St. Martin's Day on November 11, and the power of saying “no” to imperial narratives through the ordinary practices that shape a life. We talk about storytelling, grief, Candlemas, the parables of Jesus, and how the Christian year can help us embody a different kind of presence in the world - one marked by compassion, courage, and light. This is a conversation about time, but really, it's about learning to live a better story.Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D. (Duke University) is an award-winning author of eleven books, a speaker, preacher, and a trusted commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her bylines include The New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, CNN Opinion, On Being, and Readers Digest. She has appeared on CBS, CNN, PBS, NPR, and other global news outlets. She currently writes The Cottage, one of the most widely-read Substack newsletters. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.Diana's Book:A Beautiful YearConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

In this show, we're joined by the incomparable Mikki Williams—Hall of Fame speaker, master storyteller, and creative force—to talk about the power and craft of Transformational Stories. Storytelling has become one of the most popular and effective ways to connect, teach, and inspire, but what makes a story truly unforgettable? Mikki shares how to find stories in everyday life, how to shape and pace them for maximum impact, and how humor and authenticity turn ordinary moments into extraordinary messages. We'll also explore the art and skill behind great storytelling—why it's both a performance and a discipline—and how mastering it can transform not only your presentations but your personal and professional influence. Find out more about Mikki at: https://MikkiWilliams.com  Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/transformational-stories Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com #transformationalstories #storytellingtips #mid-careertransformation #audienceengagement #effectivecommunication CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - Mikki Williams - Speaker School 10:56 - Impact of Stories on Life 17:39 - Storytelling Pacing Techniques 21:44 - Finding Compelling Stories 26:55 - Effective Storytelling Systems 29:26 - Humor in Storytelling 34:36 - Crafting Engaging Stories 38:58 - Importance of Practice in Storytelling 40:00 - Recommended Storytelling Resources 41:25 - Essential Skills for Storytellers 44:40 - Final Insights from Mikki 46:40 - Outro

Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.

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My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and frameworks that dramatically improve spontaneity, storytelling and overall communication effectiveness. People of all ages and communication styles will benefit from the practical, evidence-supported protocols Matt shares to help you communicate with greater confidence and impact. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/pages/store-locator Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Matt Abrahams (3:21) Public Speaking Fear, Status; Speech Delivery (5:36) Speech, Connection, Credibility; Authenticity (9:05) Monitoring, Self-Judgement; Memorization, Tool: Object Relabeling Exercise (13:13) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp (15:40) Cadence & Speech Patterns; Lego Manuals, Storytelling & Emotion (19:18) Visual vs Audio Content, Length, Detail (23:19) Understanding Audience's Needs, Tool: Recon – Reflection – Research (24:25) Judgement in Communication, Heuristics (27:33) Questions, Responding to the Audience, Tool: Structuring Information (31:34) Feedback & Observation; Tools: Three-Pass Speech Review; Communication Reflection Journal (39:09) Movement, Stage Fright, Content Expertise (42:54) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv (45:34) Multi-Generation Communication Styles & Trust; Curiosity, Conversation Turns (50:32) Linear vs Non-Linear Speech, Tool: Tour Guide Expectations (53:21) Develop Communication Skills, Audience Size, Tools: Distancing; Practicing (1:01:43) Tool: Improv & Agility; Great Communication Examples; Divided Attention (1:09:36) One-on-One Communication vs Public Speaking (1:11:00) Sponsor: Mateína (1:12:00) Neurodiversity, Introverts, Communication Styles; Writing & Editing (1:16:30) Calculating Risk, Tool: Violating Expectations & Engaging Audience (1:21:20) Authenticity, Strengths, Growth & Improv (1:23:23) Damage Control, Tools: Avoid Blanking Out; Contingency Planning, Silence (1:30:32) Nerves, Tool: Breathwork; Spontaneous Communication; Beta-Blockers (1:34:29) Communication Hygiene, Caffeine, Tools: NSDR/Yoga Nidra; Vestibular System & Sleep (1:40:08) Conversation Before Speaking; Delivering Engaging Speeches (1:42:56) Sponsor: Function (1:44:43) Anticipation, Tool: Introduce Yourself; Connect to Environment, Phones (1:51:30) Customer Service & Kids Jobs; Tool: Role Model Communication; COVID Pandemic (1:56:04) Quiet But Not Shy, Extroverts; Social Media Presence (2:00:25) Martial Arts, Sport, Running, Presence & Connection (2:04:16) Apologizing; Communication Across Accents & Cultures (2:07:36) Interruptions, Tools: Paraphrasing; Speech Preparation (2:10:57) Public Speaking Fear, Tool: Envision Positive Outcome; Arguments & Mediation (2:13:19) Omit Filler Words, Tool: Landing Phrases; Time & Storytelling (2:16:52) Asking For a Raise; Poor Communicators & Curiosity; Memorization (2:19:49) Pre-Talk Anxiety Management; Acknowledgements (2:23:47) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of John D. Rockefeller—and nothing else. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this obscure biography of Rockefeller that costs $1,000 I then spent several days editing down 25 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not How Rockefeller Works Episode sponsors: ⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud ⁠⁠⁠by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save time and money.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta⁠⁠⁠. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vanta.com/founders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Collateral⁠⁠ transforms your complex ideas into compelling narratives. Collateral crafts institutional grade marketing collateral for private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, oil & gas companies, and all kinds of corporations. Storytelling is one of the highest forms of leverage and you should invest heavily in it. You can do that by going to ⁠⁠https://collateral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most families lose their stories within just two to three generations, but one founder is building a company designed to preserve legacies through high-ticket documentary storytelling. In this episode, he breaks down the business model, pricing, and production process behind creating Netflix-style life documentaries and reveals his plan to scale from 85K to 2.5M. Entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone interested in premium video services and legacy preservation will find powerful insights in this conversation.

I was sitting at my kitchen table. Beans, my tiny cavapoo, was asleep on my lap. 4.29pm. 1 minute until the podcast is due to start. I go through the usual checks - mic is connected. Camera is on. My hat isn't crooked. Internet is connected.Suddenly, my screen goes blank and a pop up appears.. “something something updates restart” Beans stirs as loud shutdown music plays. I hate being late. I start to panic. It's so embarrassing to have a guest left in an online waiting room.It's 4.33pm. I manage to get back online and luckily, my guest isn't there yet.I quickly check my emails in case she came and went. Nothing, I'm in the clear.Six minutes later, Marsha logs in.“Sorry I'm late” she says, “I've been listening to your podcast so much that I feel like I know you. I was getting ready, thinking ‘it's only David, he won't mind'”I didn't mind at all.This weeks guest is Yes Yes Marsha - she's a storytelling expert.You won't want to miss this one.***Marsha's secret web page for you with EVERYTHING she mentioned - yesyesmarsha.com/creativerebels@yesyesmarsha on all socials too To hear more, visit creativerebels.substack.com

Our very special guest today is Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. His research has been called “life-changing” by Brené Brown and “mind blowing” by Malcolm Gladwell; has been endorsed by psychologists, neuroscientists, and doctors such as Martin Seligman and Antonio Damasio; and has been supported by institutions ranging from the National Science Foundation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2023, he was awarded the Commendation Medal by the U.S. Army for his “groundbreaking research” with U.S. Army Special Operations into primal intelligence. His latest book is called Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know. There are very few books or writers who have affected me as much as Angus and this book have. In the few weeks since I have read it, my coaching has changed. My thoughts about intuition, imagination and emotion have changed. I've watched close to 20 videos featuring Angus on youtube… and I don't typically ever watch that many videos about one person. Dr. Fletcher says that as humans, we think in story, not in words or pictures. He has plenty of research and street cred to back this up. Hollywood studios consult with him regularly. In addition to everything else, he's a screenwriter, and a very compelling author. I could go on and on but that wouldn't leave much time for us to talk, would it? So I will start with something familiar, and soon you will discover how mind-blowingly different some of Angus's groundbreaking ideas are. But first, the amazingly familiar part… Copy is powerful. You're responsible for how you use what you hear on this podcast. Most of the time, common sense is all you need. But if you make extreme claims... and/or if you're writing copy for offers in highly regulated industries like health, finance, and business opportunity... you may want to get a legal review after you write and before you start using your copy. My larger clients do this all the time. 1. A lot of people in the direct marketing community have felt boxed-in by the conventional wisdom that the only true kind of story is a hero's journey. I believe you have a very different point of view about stories, that includes that anatomy of the brain. Could you tell us about it? 2. Let's talk about primal intelligence. When I first found out about your book and before I read it, my guess about primal intelligence was, well, pretty primal. Lizard brain stuff. That is, the animal description that you either mate with something, or you kill it, or you eat it. You have a different and I think much more sophisticated and I would say much more useful definition of primal intelligence and it has to do with four qualities of thinking that have nothing to do with logic. Could you talk about that? 3. Our listeners are copywriters and business owners who use direct response copy in their businesses. Pragmatic creativity is high on the list of capabilities people always want to increase. Could you share your thoughts on what creativity is, from the point of view of primal intelligence? And how to increase our abilities to be creative? 4. In your book there's a surprisingly long list of people, including politicians, scientists and even a famous classical composer, as well as writers, who have mentioned Shakespeare as a major influence in their lives. What is it about Shakespeare's work that is so valuable to all these people? 5. Can you give us some more tips about using stories in our content and advertising that will capture people's attention and help us with our businesses? 6. Tell us about your work with Army special operators? 7. Would you like to give us a preview of the book Primal Intelligence? Links: Primal Intelligence https://www.amazon.com/Primal-Intelligence-Smarter-Than-Know/dp/0593715306 Angus's LinkedIn Address https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-fletcher-99713617/ Download.

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Join us as we review the rest of the book of Acts! We'll also go on a quick scavenger hunt, and play a few rounds of Guess the Imposter.

Hello to you listening in Sayville, New York!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The other day I was talking with my longtime friends, colleagues and brainstormers, Tania and Leanne, about times when we set out to achieve X but an unintended, better-than-expected Y happened. You know what I mean: the mystery of unintended consequences that turns out to be amazing!Here's one: The Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming  was working on a project on Staphylococcus bacteria at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He took off on vacation leaving behind an uncovered petri dish of bacteria. When he returned he saw a blue-green mold (like what you might find growing on bread exposed to moisture) growing on the dish and that the Staph bacteria were being killed in the area of the mold. Fleming - knowing a good thing when he saw one - identified the mold as the fungus penicillin notatum, and Shazaam! developed penicillin as an antibiotic. Fleming's unintended discovery of penicillin revolutionized the treatment of infections.Click HERE to learn more about the Discovery and Development of Penicillin 1928-1945Now, as to the moldy bread in your kitchen. Yes, penicillin is an antibiotic produced by a fungus called Penicillium notatum. Yes, this fungus is commonly found on moldy bread. Yes, when the fungus grows on bread, it releases penicillin into the surrounding environment.Let me caution you! Not all moldy bread contains penicillin. Moreover, eating moldy bread is a very big “No! No!” as it can contain harmful substances. Having said that think twice before you toss out what might be an unintended answer to a problem.  Question: When did you set out to achieve X but an unintended Y turned out to be what you were looking for?  What happened next?You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

In the world of storytelling, there's plenty of advice about what to do. What not to do. What to show. What to hide. Alfred Hitchcock talks about suspense. Trey Parker and Matt Stone talking about but and therefore. The holy grail: Show, don't tell. What happens if you follow those rules to a T and still end up making something dogshit? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Want to watch these episodes live? Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@somederpsplaygames or twitch.tv/somederpsplaygames Check out the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/somederpstalkaboutgames Want to tell us something? Email us at podcast@somederpsplaygames.com Like our Facebook page too! www.facebook.com/SomeDerpsPlayGames/ We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/somederpsplaygames Rate us on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/some-derps-talk-about-games/id1048899720 Follow us on Twitter! SDPG: twitter.com/somederps Buddy: twitter.com/thatbuddysola Mango: twitter.com/theonetruemango Intro and Outro courtesy of twitter.com/VinceRolin

364 - Celebrate the bittersweet beauty of autumn as TWOstories whisper poignant memories with each falling leaf. Tuck in to hear "Early Autumn" from the legendary Langston Hughes, followed by critically-lauded "The Last Tree" from unknown author Anthony Lentini.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Balancing Books and Bonds: A Thanksgiving Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: העלים מחוץ לדלת של לוי ותמר רחשו בכבוד לאוטום שבחוץ.En: The leaves outside Levi and Tamar's door rustled in deference to the autumn weather outside.He: השניים ישבו בחדר המגורים הקטן שלהם, מביטים סביב בחדר מעוטר בצבעי הסתיו, עם קישוטים פשוטים.En: The two of them sat in their small living room, looking around at the room adorned in autumn colors, with simple decorations.He: על השולחן הקטן שבמרכז החדר היה מונח סידור פרחים קטן שהפיץ חמימות ורוגע.En: On the small table at the center of the room was a small flower arrangement that exuded warmth and calm.He: לוי היה תלמיד חרוץ.En: Levi was a diligent student.He: הוריו תמיד הציבו לו מטרות גבוהות בלימודים.En: His parents always set high academic goals for him.He: אבל הפעם הוא הרגיש את הלחץ יותר מתמיד.En: But this time, he felt the pressure more than ever.He: לוי ידע שעליו להכין את המסמכים לאוניברסיטה, אבל החג התקרב ותמר, שותפתו לחדר, החלה להיערך ליום ההודיה.En: Levi knew he had to prepare his university applications, but the holiday was approaching, and Tamar, his roommate, began preparing for Thanksgiving.He: "תראה," אמרה תמר, מתחילה לסדר את החדר.En: "Look," Tamar said, starting to tidy up the room.He: "אני יודעת שאתה רוצה ללמוד, אבל אנחנו יכולים לקחת קצת זמן להרגע.En: "I know you want to study, but we can take some time to relax.He: גם לך מגיע."En: You deserve it too."He: לוי היסס לרגע, מביט בעודו מהרהר בשולחן מלא המסמכים לידו.En: Levi hesitated for a moment, looking thoughtfully at the table full of documents beside him.He: "אני לא יודע," אמר בקול ספקני.En: "I don't know," he said skeptically.He: "אולי אסתדר לבד."En: "Maybe I'll manage on my own."He: תמר חייכה אליו בחום.En: Tamar smiled at him warmly.He: "בוא נעשה עסק.En: "Let's make a deal.He: אני אארגן משהו קטן כאן, אתה תעזור לי קצת – ונוכל להרגיש כמו בבית."En: I'll organize something small here, you help me a little – and we can feel at home."He: הימים עברו ותמר התחילה לארגן את הכל.En: The days passed, and Tamar started organizing everything.He: היא הזמינה חברים נוספים שלא יכלו ללכת הביתה.En: She invited other friends who couldn't go home.He: לוי התחיל לראות איך דאגה לכולם וניסה לעזור קצת.En: Levi began to see how she cared for everyone and tried to help a bit.He: הם תכננו ארוחה עם מאכלים פשוטים ונעימים.En: They planned a meal with simple and pleasant dishes.He: בערב יום ההודיה, החדר הקטן היה מלא בצחוק ושמחה.En: On the evening of Thanksgiving, the small room was full of laughter and joy.He: לוי ישב והביט סביב, מרגיש איך הלחץ מתמוסס לאט.En: Levi sat and looked around, feeling the pressure slowly dissolve.He: הוא הבין עד כמה חשוב לעצור לרגע, ליהנות מהרגעים הפשוטים עם חברים טובים.En: He realized how important it is to pause for a moment, to enjoy simple moments with good friends.He: בסיום הערב לוי חשפת את ליבו בפני תמר, "תודה לך, תמר.En: At the end of the evening, Levi opened up to Tamar, “Thank you, Tamar.He: אני מרגיש הרבה יותר טוב עכשיו."En: I feel much better now.”He: תמר חייכה אליו בהבנה, "אני כאן בשבילך תמיד.En: Tamar smiled at him understandingly, “I'm here for you always.He: תזכור, אפשר להצליח גם כשלוקחים הפסקות."En: Remember, you can succeed even when taking breaks.”He: לאחר מכן, לוי חזר ללימודים בתחושת חידוש ואנרגיה רבה, ותמר הייתה מרוצה שיכלה ליצור תחושת בית לכל הסובבים.En: Afterward, Levi returned to his studies feeling renewed and full of energy, and Tamar was pleased she could create a sense of home for everyone around.He: לוי הבין שעליו ליצור איזון בין הצלחה אישית למסורות המשפחתיות, ותמר זכתה להבין את החשיבות של גמישות בתוכניותיה כדי שכולם ירגישו שייכים.En: Levi understood he needed to balance personal success with family traditions, and Tamar learned the importance of flexibility in her plans so that everyone would feel included.He: כך החג הסתיים, ולוי ותמר, בחדר המעוטר, הבינו יותר על החשיבות של איזון בין עבודה לפנאי והרמוניה חברותית.En: Thus, the holiday ended, and Levi and Tamar, in their adorned room, gained a greater understanding of the importance of balancing work with leisure and social harmony. Vocabulary Words:rustled: רחשוdeference: בכבודadorned: מעוטרexuded: הפיץdiligent: חרוץacademic: בלימודיםskeptically: ספקניhesitated: היססtidy: לסדרdocuments: מסמכיםorganizing: לארגןincluded: שייכיםsimple: פשוטיםcalm: רוגעrenewed: חידושtraditions: מסורותflexibility: גמישותharmony: הרמוניהsocial: חברותיתpressure: לחץunderstandingly: באהבהsuccess: הצלחהpause: לעצורbalance: איזוןenjoy: ליהנותwarmly: בחוםpleasant: נעימיםapproaching: מתקרבroommate: שותפתו לחדרincluded: שייכיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Coffee to Courage: A Rainy Night Awakens New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Bergen, i hjertet av det kjølige høstregnet, ventet Fjordside Coffee Shop som en varm oase for dem som søkte ly.En: In Bergen, in the heart of the cool autumn rain, Fjordside Coffee Shop waited as a warm oasis for those seeking shelter.No: De store vinduene rammet inn fjorden, der skyer hang lavt og regnet trommet lett mot glasset.En: The large windows framed the fjord, where clouds hung low and the rain drummed lightly against the glass.No: Inne i den lune kaféen, ved et bord nær vinduet, satt Sigrid med en kopp te i hendene.En: Inside the cozy café, at a table near the window, sat Sigrid with a cup of tea in her hands.No: Hun nøt den varme dampen som steg opp mens hun kikket ut på det grå landskapet.En: She enjoyed the warm steam rising as she gazed out at the gray landscape.No: Sigrid, en musikkstudent, var kjent for å være innadvendt.En: Sigrid, a music student, was known for being introverted.No: Hun foretrakk å holde seg i bakgrunnen, gjerne med en bok eller et musikkstykke som selskap.En: She preferred to stay in the background, often with a book or a piece of music as company.No: Ved siden av henne i køen for å bestille, kom Oskar inn fra regnet, dryppende og smilende.En: Next to her in the queue to order, Oskar came in from the rain, dripping and smiling.No: Han studerte filosofi og elsket samtaler som kunne vare i timesvis.En: He was studying philosophy and loved conversations that could last for hours.No: "Sigrid, er det ikke?En: "Sigrid, isn't it?"No: " spurte Oskar med et vennlig smil, da han gjenkjente henne fra universitetet.En: Oskar asked with a friendly smile, as he recognized her from the university.No: "Jo," svarte Sigrid, overrasket over at han husket navnet hennes.En: "Yes," Sigrid replied, surprised that he remembered her name.No: Regnet fortsatte å slå mot vinduene, og stemningen inne ga dem ro til å prate.En: The rain continued to beat against the windows, and the atmosphere inside gave them the calm to chat.No: De delte en lidenskap for musikk.En: They shared a passion for music.No: Sigrid fortalte om sin kjærlighet for klassisk musikk, mens Oskar delte sin fascinasjon for jazzens improvisasjoner.En: Sigrid spoke of her love for classical music, while Oskar shared his fascination with jazz improvisation.No: Samtalen fløt lett mellom dem, og Sigrid merket en gnist av nysgjerrighet og åpenhet våkne i henne.En: The conversation flowed easily between them, and Sigrid felt a spark of curiosity and openness awaken within her.No: "Det er en åpen mic kveld i kveld," foreslo Oskar, og hans stemme var fylt med oppmuntring.En: "There's an open mic night tonight," suggested Oskar, his voice filled with encouragement.No: "Du bør bli med.En: "You should join."No: "Sigrid nølte først, bekymret for sin sjenanse og tvil.En: Sigrid hesitated at first, concerned about her shyness and doubt.No: Men hun husket ordene til Henrik, hennes gode venn, som alltid oppmuntret henne til å utfordre seg selv.En: But she remembered the words of Henrik, her good friend, who always encouraged her to challenge herself.No: "Jeg blir med," sa hun til slutt, overrasket over sin egen besluttsomhet.En: "I'll join," she said at last, surprised at her own determination.No: Da kvelden kom, fant Sigrid og Oskar seg blant en liten folkemengde i et intimt lokale.En: When evening came, Sigrid and Oskar found themselves among a small crowd in an intimate venue.No: Lysene var dempet, og scenen var rigget for enkeltstående mikrofoner.En: The lights were dimmed, and the stage was set up for lone microphones.No: Oskar meldte henne på listen, og snart var Sigrid på scenen.En: Oskar signed her up on the list, and soon Sigrid was on stage.No: Hjertet hennes slo raskt, men hun husket hvorfor hun var der – for å bli mer tilkoblet, for å finne nye måter å uttrykke seg på.En: Her heart raced, but she remembered why she was there—to become more connected, to find new ways to express herself.No: Hun begynte å synge en sang hun hadde skrevet selv, med øynene nesten lukket for å holde fokus.En: She began to sing a song she had written herself, with her eyes almost closed to maintain focus.No: Stemmen hennes fylte rommet, og da hun sluttet, ble stillheten brutt av varm applaus.En: Her voice filled the room, and when she finished, the silence was broken by warm applause.No: Sigrid åpnet øynene og så et hav av smilende ansikter, inkludert Oskars, som strålte av stolthet.En: Sigrid opened her eyes and saw a sea of smiling faces, including Oskar's, which beamed with pride.No: Etter forestillingen følte Sigrid en ny følelse av styrke og tillit.En: After the performance, Sigrid felt a new sense of strength and confidence.No: Sammen med Oskar, forlot hun lokalet, full av takknemlighet.En: Together with Oskar, she left the venue, full of gratitude.No: Hun hadde brutt ut av sin innadvendte tilværelse og funnet både vennskap og mot.En: She had broken out of her introverted shell and found both friendship and courage.No: Da de gikk tilbake mot Fjordside Coffee Shop under paraplyer, visste Sigrid at denne kvelden bare var starten på nye eventyr, og at hun kunne takke både rainet og det lille kaffestedet i Bergen for denne forvandlingen.En: As they walked back toward Fjordside Coffee Shop under umbrellas, Sigrid knew that this evening was just the beginning of new adventures, and she could thank both the rain and the little coffee shop in Bergen for this transformation. Vocabulary Words:oasis: oaseshelter: lyintroverted: innadvendtqueue: køenatmosphere: stemningpassion: lidenskapfascination: fascinasjonimprovisation: improvisasjonerhesitated: nøltedetermination: besluttsomhetvenue: lokaledimmed: dempetmicrophones: mikrofonerfocus: fokusapplause: applausstrength: styrkegratitude: takknemlighettransformation: forvandlingcozy: lunebackground: bakgrunnendripping: dryppenderecognized: gjenkjentesilence: stillhetenconfidence: tillitintroverted shell: innadvendte tilværelseadventures: eventyrchallenge: utfordrestudent: studentconnected: tilkobletspark: gnist

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In this special episode of the storytelling with data podcast, Cole celebrates the 10-year anniversary of her best-selling book, storytelling with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals. She shares exciting updates about the newly released 10th Anniversary Edition—including refreshed visuals, updated examples, and new bonus content—along with an invitation to a live virtual event on December 2, 2025.To mark the occasion, Cole reads aloud Chapter 7: Lessons in Storytelling—a fan-favorite chapter that explores how story structure can be used to create more compelling data communications. From Red Riding Hood to Aristotle to Robert McKee, this episode blends timeless storytelling wisdom with practical techniques for structuring business presentations, building narrative flow, and engaging your audience through conflict, clarity, and repetition.Whether you're crafting a dashboard, pitching a recommendation, or designing a presentation, this episode is packed with strategies to help you move beyond showing data to telling a story with data.Related links:Get your copy of the 10th anniversary storytelling with dataJoin Cole Dec 2, 2025 in a live virtual mini-workshopListen to the Before & After audiobook

Frank A. Spring, founding partner at Altum Insight and managing partner of Undaunted Ventures, shares how qualitative methods can understand the stories voters tell themselves about politics. Frank discusses his work using AI-moderated interviews (AIMI) and digital ethnography to analyze citizens' understanding of democracy, and how these insights can be used to inform political storytelling. We also discuss generalizability from this type data, the importance of cultural context, and the ethics of stories' relationship to facts.

It's another Replay Review episode! Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde are joined by Ashley MacLennan, Darby Robinson and Brett Rutherford of “Who's on Worst” to discuss one of the baseball movie genre's worst offerings: “Ed.” That's right. They watched it AGAIN. They intro the movie (1:24), and, after some spirited discussion, review the 20-80 scouting scale (21:53). Then, they receive the three other scouts' grades on the following tools: Amount of Baseball (23:36), Baseball Accuracy (28:57), Storytelling (46:01), Score (1:16:27), Acting (1:23:14), Delightfulness of Catcher (1:30:31), Delightfulness of Announcer (1:35:37) and Lack of Misogyny (1:40:08). In “Who's on Worst” fashion, everyone also picks the player they would want for their team (1:50:05) and shares some final thoughts (1:57:12). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join me at the firepit at the heart of the forest at the Time between Times as I am joined by Author and Folklorist Dr Delyth Badder as we discuss our mutual love of the Welsh Fairy book by William Jenkyn Thomas . Delyth then asks me to tell her favourite story from that book as the night grows dark .Please note that the conversation with Delyth is recorded bilingually and we discuss the book in both Welsh and English I hope you are all well and please let me know what you think of the episode.https://www.welshstoryteller.comDelyths website https://www.folklorewales.comDelyths book https://amzn.eu/d/3uEGeaZOwen's Ko-fi pagewww.ko-fi.com/owenstatonOwen's Patreonwww.patreon.com/owenstatonLink to buy the Welsh Fairy book by W Jenkyn Thomas https://amzn.eu/d/5SWuAI4Take care my friendsOwen x

In this episode of Speaking of Travel, brace yourself for a high-voltage deep dive into reinvention, resilience, and the raw power of storytelling. We're joined by Peter Murphy Lewis, a global entrepreneur, magnetic storyteller, and creative catalyst who has built brands on multiple continents, led teams through chaos, and transformed collapse into pure momentum.From building businesses across South America to running a thriving travel company and hosting a national TV show in Chile, Peter's journey feels larger than life. He shows us that real leadership isn't about control but more about curiosity, courage, and the audacity to create. Peter opens up about rebuilding after loss, reimagining what's possible, and uncovering the soul behind every brand's story.If you're an entrepreneur facing a pivot, a creative searching for deeper meaning, or a leader hungry to inspire your team through turbulent times, this conversation will challenge convention and spark fresh, fearless thinking.An absolute must-listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Family's Promise Under Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent fresc de la tardor bufava suaument entre les fulles daurades i carmesines del Parc de la Ciutadella.En: The fresh autumn wind blew gently through the golden and crimson leaves of the Parc de la Ciutadella.Ca: Les famílies passejaven sota el sol càlid de la tarda, mentre el granitari de la font central lluïa a la llum del sol.En: Families strolled under the warm afternoon sun, while the granite of the central fountain sparkled in the sunlight.Ca: Laia, Pere i Marta es trobaven asseguts a una taula de pícnic de fusta, entre rialles i records dels vells temps.En: Laia, Pere, and Marta were seated at a wooden picnic table, amidst laughter and memories of old times.Ca: Laia era la més gran, tenaç i organitzada, sempre copejant la seva agenda per trobar un forat per aquestes trobades.En: Laia was the eldest, tenacious and organized, always tapping her schedule to find a time for these gatherings.Ca: Li preocupava perdre la connexió amb Pere i Marta des que havien anat a viure cadascun en una punta de la ciutat.En: She worried about losing the connection with Pere and Marta since they each had moved to opposite ends of the city.Ca: Al seu costat, Pere, el germà mitjà, desenfadat i tranquil, somreia mentre contemplava les seves germanes.En: Next to her, Pere, the middle brother, carefree and calm, smiled as he watched his sisters.Ca: Ell, però, amagava una inseguretat que el rosegava per dins: no creia estar a l'altura dels èxits de Laia i Marta.En: However, he hid an insecurity gnawing at him inside: he didn't believe he measured up to Laia and Marta's achievements.Ca: Marta, la més jove, ambiciosa i expressiva, tenia el cap ple de somnis de viatjar i treballar a l'estranger, però també sentia la pressió de complir amb les expectatives familiars.En: Marta, the youngest, ambitious and expressive, had her mind full of dreams of traveling and working abroad, but she also felt the pressure to meet family expectations.Ca: El dia de la Castanyada es trobaven junts, gaudint de castanyes calentes que perfumaven l'aire amb el seu aroma fumós.En: On the day of the Castanyada, they were together, enjoying hot chestnuts that perfumed the air with their smoky aroma.Ca: Les condicions eren perfectes per a una conversa profunda.En: The conditions were perfect for a deep conversation.Ca: Laia, decidida a mantenir aquestes trobades familiars com una tradició, va prendre la paraula: "He estat pensant que, encara que estem ocupats, hauríem de fer un esforç per mantenir aquestes reunions.En: Laia, determined to keep these family gatherings as a tradition, took the floor: "I've been thinking that, even though we are busy, we should make an effort to maintain these meetings.Ca: Les nostres vides canvien, però això no hauria d'afectar el nostre vincle.En: Our lives change, but that shouldn't affect our bond."Ca: " Les seves paraules van provocar una pausa.En: Her words provoked a pause.Ca: Pere i Marta es van mirar, sabien que era el moment de parlar obertament.En: Pere and Marta looked at each other, knowing it was the moment to speak openly.Ca: Pere va ser el primer en compartir el seu secret.En: Pere was the first to share his secret.Ca: "Em sento com si no hagués fet tant com vosaltres.En: "I feel like I haven't done as much as you both.Ca: Sempre vaig darrere, sense un pla clar.En: I'm always trailing behind, without a clear plan."Ca: " La confessió va sorprendre a Laia i Marta, que sempre havien vist en Pere un esperit lliure i feliç.En: The confession surprised Laia and Marta, who had always seen Pere as a free and happy spirit.Ca: Marta, veient aquella vulnerabilitat, va afegir: "Jo tinc por que, al marxar a l'estranger, perdi aquest vincle amb vosaltres.En: Marta, seeing that vulnerability, added, "I'm afraid that by going abroad, I'll lose this bond with you.Ca: No vull sentir-me sola allí.En: I don't want to feel alone there."Ca: "Laia va sentir el pes de les seves pors dissipar-se amb aquelles paraules sinceres.En: Laia felt the weight of their fears dissipate with those sincere words.Ca: "Potser els nostres camins són diferents, però som una família.En: "Maybe our paths are different, but we're a family.Ca: Ens tenim els uns als altres, sempre.En: We have each other, always."Ca: "La conversa es va tornar més càlida i comprensiva.En: The conversation became warmer and more understanding.Ca: Les tensions es van esvair, i les diferències personals es van convertir en un fil invisible que els unia més fort que mai.En: The tensions faded, and personal differences turned into an invisible thread that united them more strongly than ever.Ca: Van prometre respectar les decisions individuals i donar-se suport incondicionalment.En: They promised to respect each other's decisions and provide unconditional support.Ca: Van acordar trobar-se regularment, encara que les seves vides canviessin.En: They agreed to meet regularly, even if their lives changed.Ca: Aquella tarda al parc, mentre les ombres s'allargaven i la llum del dia s'esvaïa, Laia va comprendre que el canvi era inevitable.En: That afternoon in the park, as the shadows lengthened and the daylight faded, Laia realized that change was inevitable.Ca: Però ara confiava que el seu vincle de germanor perduraria, adaptable i etern com les estacions.En: But now she trusted that their sibling bond would endure, adaptable and eternal like the seasons. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorwind: el ventleaves: les fullesfountain: la fontlaughter: les riallesmemories: els recordstenacious: tenaçschedule: l'agendagatherings: les trobadesinsecurity: la inseguretatachievements: els èxitsexpectations: les expectativeschestnuts: les castanyestradition: la tradicióbond: el vincleconfession: la confessiósecret: el secretpressure: la pressiósupport: el suportshadows: les ombresdaylight: la llum del diachange: el canvisiblings: els germansambitious: ambiciosacarefree: desenfadatdetermined: decididaeffort: l'esforçvulnerability: la vulnerabilitatunderstanding: la comprensióeternal: etern

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Winter's Tale: Finding Connection at Akershus Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Leif sto på brosteinsveien og så opp mot Akershus festning.En: Leif stood on the cobblestone road and looked up at Akershus festning.No: De sterke steinveggene var dekket av et tynt lag med snø.En: The strong stone walls were covered with a thin layer of snow.No: Det var senhøst, og frostrøyken steg fra munnen hans mens han pustet.En: It was late autumn, and his breath rose in frosty puffs as he breathed.No: Han hadde lenge sett frem til dette besøket.En: He had long looked forward to this visit.No: Som en historieentusiast ønsket Leif å utforske festningen og føle seg nærmere sin kulturarv.En: As a history enthusiast, Leif wanted to explore the fortress and feel closer to his cultural heritage.No: Sammen med vennene Astrid og Mikkel hadde han planlagt en dag med utforskning.En: Together with his friends Astrid and Mikkel, he had planned a day of exploration.No: Akershus festning hadde alltid fascinert ham med sin rike historie og vakre arkitektur.En: Akershus festning had always fascinated him with its rich history and beautiful architecture.No: Leif drømte om å bruke opplevelsen sin til et personlig prosjekt om norsk historie.En: Leif dreamed of using his experience for a personal project on Norwegian history.No: Men været hadde andre planer.En: But the weather had other plans.No: Før de visste ordet av det, begynte en voldsom snøstorm å herje.En: Before they knew it, a violent snowstorm began to rage.No: Snøen falt tungt og gjorde det vanskelig å se.En: The snow fell heavily, making it difficult to see.No: Leif, som ble for oppslukt i fortidens tanker, mistet kontakten med Astrid og Mikkel.En: Leif, absorbed in thoughts of the past, lost contact with Astrid and Mikkel.No: Leif følte kulden krype inn under jakken.En: Leif felt the cold creeping in under his jacket.No: Han visste at han måtte finne varme.En: He knew he had to find warmth.No: Men tanken på å forlate festningen uten å ha sett alt plaget ham.En: But the thought of leaving the fortress without having seen everything troubled him.No: Han nølte, det gamle ønsket om tilhørighet i strid med hans egen helse og sikkerhet.En: He hesitated, the old desire for belonging clashing with his own health and safety.No: Da vinden tiltok og gjorde det nesten umulig å ta et steg fremover, skjønte Leif at han hadde gjort en feil.En: When the wind picked up and made it nearly impossible to take a step forward, Leif realized he had made a mistake.No: Snøen blåste rundt ham, og han innså hvor sårbar han var.En: The snow blew around him, and he realized how vulnerable he was.No: Med stive fingre prøvde han å fiske frem telefonen, men den var tom for batteri.En: With stiff fingers, he tried to fish out his phone, but it was out of battery.No: Det var da han hørte stemmer.En: That's when he heard voices.No: Vage i det intense snødrevet, men klare nok.En: Faint in the intense snowfall, but clear enough.No: "Leif!En: "Leif!"No: " ropte Astrid.En: called Astrid.No: "Hvor er du?En: "Where are you?"No: " Med et siste anstrengelse svarte Leif.En: With one last effort, Leif responded.No: Snart kom Astrid og Mikkel løpende ut av snøkaoset, lettet over å ha funnet ham.En: Soon, Astrid and Mikkel came running out of the snow chaos, relieved to have found him.No: "Vi må finne ly," sa Mikkel, alvorlig bekymret.En: "We need to find shelter," said Mikkel, seriously concerned.No: De vandret sammen inn mot hjertet av festningen.En: They walked together into the heart of the fortress.No: Til slutt fant de et rom med en peis, heldigvis allerede tent av en annen besøkende som hadde søkt ly.En: Eventually, they found a room with a fireplace, fortunately already lit by another visitor who had sought refuge.No: Varmen fra peisen var en velsignelse, og sakte følte Leif seg komme til hektene igjen.En: The warmth from the fireplace was a blessing, and slowly Leif felt himself recovering.No: Selv om Leif hadde ønsket å dykke dypt inn i festningens historie, var det her, i vennenes nærvær, han følte en annen form for tilknytning.En: Even though Leif had wanted to delve deeply into the fortress's history, it was here, in the presence of friends, that he felt another form of connection.No: Kanskje var ikke tilhørighet bare å finne i gamle steiner og fortidens spor, men også blant de menneskene man deler livet med.En: Perhaps belonging wasn't just to be found in old stones and traces of the past, but also among the people one shares life with.No: Når snøstormen roet seg, og det var trygt å dra, forlot de festningen sammen.En: When the snowstorm calmed and it was safe to leave, they left the fortress together.No: Leif visste at han ville komme tilbake en dag for å fullføre sin utforskning.En: Leif knew he would return one day to complete his exploration.No: Men for nå hadde han lært noe viktig: å stole på vennene, og å verdsette de båndene som binder oss til nåtid så mye som til fortid.En: But for now, he had learned something important: to trust his friends, and to value the ties that bind us to the present as much as to the past. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brosteinfortress: festningenthusiast: entusiastautumn: senhøstexploration: utforskningarchitecture: arkitekturviolent: voldsomrage: herjeabsorb: oppsluktvulnerable: sårbarfaint: vageshelter: lyrefuge: søkt lyblessing: velsignelsedelve: dykkepresence: nærværbelonging: tilhørighetdesire: ønsketheritage: kulturarvbreath: pustetfrosty: frostrøykenplague/trouble: plagethesitate: nøltestiff: stivebattery: batteriintense: intensechaos: kaosblow: blåstestagger: komme til hekteneties/bonds: båndene

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