A customer service rep with a story that was so captivating I had no clue what was coming! How to carry that feeling of connection and laser focus into my stories, your stories and beyond!
We can still talk about TTPD, no? Crafting a narrative vs. Tortured Poetry; Digging into "Scars Over Wounds"; Social Media vs. Reality;
A well timed song lyric. Looking beyond a "professional" identity. On flowing.
Season 1 of my new podcast Five Word Life Story is in full swing.
An old story brings new followers, and it's not even my story anymore. All the more reason to showcase the Five Word Life Story as an exercise AND as a podcast.
On putting stories out into the world and letting the visibility be scrappy. Plus, listen to the trailer for Five Word Life Story.
Whether you are a podcaster, performer, marketer or somewhere in between, telling someone else's story requires intention and care. This month's skill build will help you sort out the best approach.
"See the Dog, Not the Story” - What I learned about storytelling from my new furry friend.
Liminal Space = "The Messy Middle" = A story worth telling.
A go-to phrase and what lies underneath the statement: "I have nothing interesting to say"
How teaching in a small mountain town in Northern Japan taught me how to stay true to (and trust) myself whilst being in the public eye. Plus, your April schedule for all things The Speak Up.
🎉 Welcome to The (Substack) Speak Up Session Skill Build for March 2024. This is your monthly self-guided workshop for paid subscribers. 🎉
You have a choice: Let someone else tell your story for you. Or find a way to tell it (and share it) yourself.
The two words I am thinking about most on World Storytelling Day: milquetoast and reciprocity.
Sharing a few of my favorite newsletters from our past platform, so that you wonderful Substackers can get the goods.
Sharing a few of my favorite newsletters from our past platform, so that you wonderful Substackers can get the goods.
Sharing a few of my favorite newsletters from our past platform, so that you wonderful Substackers can get the goods.
Sharing a few of my favorite newsletters from our past platform, so that you wonderful Ghosters can get the goods.
Alicia Keys shares her story in a way that is both authentic and fabricated. But is this a bad thing? There's a definite grey area here.
Relevancy and being your own best friend, plus a fun reader survey and a TMAS update.
🎉 Welcome to The (Substack) Speak Up Session Skill Build for February 2024. This is your monthly self-guided workshop for paid subscribers. 🎉
How a train conductor allowed my story to unfold in new and exciting ways. Plus, a reminder about rejection and the possibility of doors that have yet to open.
How you can stay in control of your own narrative without having a publicist do it for you. Plus a quick note on voice cracking.
A look at my production plans for my new Five Word Word Life Story podcast and how I am approaching this podcast with a fresh perspective and outlook.
How Reneé Rapp can inspire us all to communicate authentically and continue to break "the rules".
🎉 Welcome to The (Substack) Speak Up Session Skill Build for January 2024. This is the first of our monthly self-guided workshops for paid subscribers. 🎉
Cancellations, a TMAS throwback re: The Traitors, Speak Up Session deets
Whitney Port, Tamra Judge, Rachel Lindsey, and Cheryl Burke walk into a panel with Main Character Energy. But what does that even mean?
Sonja Morgan; Storytelling is a SKILL; a sneak peak at my CYN process
New Year. New newsletter platform. What to expect from The Speak Up in 2024. Plus join me IRL in Philadelphia on January 19th
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