Speak Up Storytelling Ophira Eisenberg: "Box in the Closet"
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Feb 4, 2019 
Ophira Eisenberg, a comedian, storyteller, and author, brings zest to the discussion with her unique insights on storytelling. She shares a captivating tale about a mysterious box in her closet, weaving in humor and emotion. The hosts delve into the art of effective pacing and the importance of specificity in storytelling. They reflect on the power of connection through personal narratives, highlighting the transformative nature of stories in everyday life. Listeners gain valuable tips on how to structure their own tales, ensuring they resonate deeply with their audience.
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Unexpected Hairdresser Head Massage
- Tom volunteered at a storytelling show and unexpectedly functioned as a hairdresser's stand-in.
- The storyteller would calm nerves by putting hands in Tom's hair during her set, a highly unusual public head massage.
Use Flexible Story Structure
- Avoid telling a story with long unexplained time jumps; start near the end and dip back into history when necessary.
- Use a B, A, B, C structure to keep story flow natural and engage the audience effectively.
Ophira's Box of Cranes Proposal
- Ophira Eisenberg shares a personal story about a mysterious boxed kept by her boyfriend in a small NYC apartment closet.
- The box contained 999 origami cranes, symbolizing a thousand cranes for everlasting love, culminating in a marriage proposal.
