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The Storytelling Lab

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May 28, 2020 • 47min

Stories of the South with Shirlette Ammons

It’s our 50th episode and we’re bringing you a truly special guest! This week we’re joined with Shirlette Ammons, Poet, Musician, Producer, and native Eastern North Carolinian, to discuss something near and dear to our heart: Stories of the South. We dive into the multifaceted world of Southern food, culture, and music & discuss how to tell authentic stories of the people and places we love. Follow Shirlette on Twitter @shirletteammonsAnd learn more about her work at shirletteammons.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2020 • 17min

Holistic Living with Naya Powell

This week’s Health & Happiness story comes from Naya Powell, Holistic Lifestyle Strategist and Founder & CEO of Spa Utopia. Naya discusses her experience growing up in a household of entrepreneurs and how her parent’s success and lifestyle inspired her to quit her corporate job and start a spa company. Naya has personally experienced the stress and burnout many entrepreneurs face and is committed to helping others let go of stress and put their physical well-being first. Follow Naya’s Spa Utopia on Instagram @myspautopiaAnd Learn more about Spa Utopia at myspautopia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2020 • 51min

The Art of the Interview with Rob Simmelkjaer

This week is all about perfecting the art of the interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, journalist and CEO & Co-Founder of Persona. Everyone has a story to tell, but it can be difficult to know how to share your story or how to extract stories from others. Rob has created the solution: Persona App makes interviewing easy for anyone. Listen in to hear Robs top interviewing tips and get a sneak peek into how you can use the Persona App to make connections and share stories. Follow Rob on Twitter @RobSimmelkjaerLearn more about Persona App at personatalks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2020 • 11min

Being an Only: Inclusion in Banking & Finance with Dee McDougal

This week’s Health & Happiness story is from Dee McDougal, SVP of Inclusion and Diversity at Pacific Western Bank. Dee shares her experience growing up as an “Only” and of how she learned to lean into her true identity as she paved her career in the financial industry. Dee shares her story to spread awareness and to increase diversity in stereotypically white, male dominated business.Follow Dee on on LinkedIn: Dee McDougalAnd learn more about her work at westernbankers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2020 • 54min

How to Use Comedy in Your Storytelling with Kathy Klotz-Guest

This week’s guest is Kathy Klotz-Guest, Keynote Speaker, Story Strategist, Author, and Improv Comedian. You may not think about it but comedians are some of the best storytellers on earth! Kathy and Rain discuss how to raise the stakes in your storytelling, yes-and-ing your clients, and incorporating comedy and improv into your marketing strategies.Follow Kathy on Twitter @kathyklotzguestAnd learn more about her work at keepingithuman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 19min

Family Financial Planning with Lauren Erickson, CFP

This week’s Health & Happiness story comes from Lauren Erickson, CFP, Financial IMPACT Advisor, and managing partner at Erickson Advisors. Lauren loves to see people build and sustain a financial confidence that will resonant throughout their lives. Lauren tells a deeply personal story of how family can dramatically affect your financial health (for better or for worse), if you wait too long to have tough financial conversations.Follow Lauren on Instagram at @lauren_erickson_bennettFind out more about Erickson Advisors at ericksonadvisors.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 16, 2020 • 56min

Discovering YOUR Best Practices with Jay Acunzo

Jay Acunzo, a renowned speaker, author, and founder of Marketing Showrunners, dives into the world of storytelling and marketing strategies. He challenges the conventional best practices that often limit creativity. Jay emphasizes the importance of building community and fostering audience engagement, discussing how personal agency and curiosity can enhance marketing efforts. He also critiques the effectiveness of Google Ads for small businesses, illustrating the complexities of true marketing success. Tune in for insights that can transform your approach to connecting with audiences.
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Apr 9, 2020 • 21min

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap with Keith Beverly, CFA, CFP

We’re moving into Financial Health with this week’s Health & Happiness story from Keith Beverly, Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Grid 202 partners. Keith is passionate about closing the racial wealth gap & promoting financial education in low-income communities. In this story, Keith discusses his experience growing up amidst financial hardship and how it inspired him to go into his current work.Follow Keith on Twitter @KeithBevCFAAnd learn more about Grid 202 Partners at grid202partners.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 2, 2020 • 56min

Story Design: A Tool For Change with Denise Withers

This week’s guest is Denise Withers, a filmmaker, story strategist, and author of Story Design: The Creative Way to Innovate. Denise seeks to create world change through her stories & strategies. In this episode, we discuss Story Design, the combination of storytelling and design thinking; how to use story as a sense-making tool; and how to continue serving our communities in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic. Follow Denise on Twitter @denisewithersAnd visit her website: www.denisewithers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 26, 2020 • 15min

Bouncing Back From Rock Bottom with Shelda Askew

This week’s Health & Happiness story comes from Shelda Askew, a recovered addict and spokesperson for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Shelda shares her recovery story, her experience of finding hope in prison, and her decision to start helping others once she helped herself. The world seems upside-down right now -- it’s such an important time to practice empathy and connect through storytelling! Follow the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Instagram at @namicommunicateAnd learn more about NAMI at nami.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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