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Good Work with Barrett Brooks

Creating a Shared Humanity through Authentic Storytelling with Polina Pompliano

Jun 4, 2024
Barrett Brooks talks with Polina Pompliano about her career as a storyteller and the sacrifices needed to pursue passion. They discuss humanizing stories, resilience, and meaningful work. Topics include personal growth, cross-cultural communication, balancing authenticity and aspiration, navigating ambition in relationships, and building resilience.
01:45:22

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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing vulnerabilities and insecurities humanizes individuals and enriches storytelling.
  • Publishing a book in one's native language fosters deep emotional connections and significant shared experiences.

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Shared Humanity and Imperfections

Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the shared humanity in all of us, the podcast discussion revolved around humanizing individuals by embracing their flaws, insecurities, and vulnerabilities, whether in moments of confidence or vulnerability. The speaker highlighted the significance of recognizing that one instance of failure or success does not define a person, but instead contributes to their overall human experience.

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