
Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication
Want to speak with more confidence and clarity at work? Into the Story helps international professionals grow their communication skills through powerful true stories. Learn public speaking, storytelling, and clear English through real voices, diverse accents, and life-changing moments. Hosted by Bree Aesie and trusted by 2M+ listeners. If you want to lead meetings, pitch ideas, and speak so people listen—this podcast is for you. Explore tools, tips, and training at www.intostory.com.
Latest episodes

May 25, 2021 • 14min
From Offstage to Onstage (Rebroadcast)
Rose shares her journey from feeling camera shy as a publicist to walking the runway at South Africa's Fashion Week. She discusses her struggles with body confidence, finding self-acceptance, and her career in modeling. She also talks about her mentorship program for empowering girls.

May 11, 2021 • 18min
#28 | Becoming a Feng Shui Master
Bea shares her journey of becoming a Feng Shui master and the positive impact it had on her life. She discusses popular English expressions and compares living in Kuala Lumpur to Houston. Bea also delves into how she helps others through Feng Shui and shares insights on organizing homes and practicing positive intentions.

Apr 27, 2021 • 16min
#27 | A Long Trip Home
A woman shares her challenging journey home after losing her wallet in Greece, including a long, lonely ferry ride and a dilemma at the airport. She also recounts her experience of hunger and kind gestures while traveling from Bali to Calgary.

Apr 14, 2021 • 15min
#26 | Opening a Restaurant
This podcast episode tells the story of Caitlin and her partner who took a risk by opening their restaurant, The Hummus Club, in Perth, Australia. They faced challenges, transformed a building, and found success with their modern Middle Eastern shared plates. The episode explores their journey, passion for food, and impact on Perth's food scene.

Mar 30, 2021 • 17min
#25 | Road Trip Detours
Tze Yuen narrates a story about a road trip through Yosemite National Park. They encounter trouble on a deserted road at night, have experiences in the park including seeing a waterfall, get lost on a closed road, and eventually find a small town with the help of a kind waitress.

Mar 15, 2021 • 16min
#24 | Becoming a Lawyer in New York
Listen to Rani's journey of becoming a lawyer in New York and the challenges she faced during the bar exam. They discuss studying law expressions, preparing for the bar exam during the pandemic, facing technical difficulties, and the excitement of passing the exam and celebrating in snowy New York.

Mar 1, 2021 • 17min
#23 | Saving Lives
A doctor in a rural hospital shares a story about a busy night in the emergency department, including delivering a baby. The challenges of working in a resource-limited emergency department in Venezuela are discussed. A life-saving journey with a baby in urgent need of medical attention is described.

Feb 15, 2021 • 15min
#22 | Making Tutus
Listen to Polly's inspiring story of how she changed her career to follow her passion for making tutus. Discover how she found her niche in the world of tutu making and hear about her journey to becoming a skilled seamstress. Get insights into the challenges of designing dream tutus and embracing sustainable fashion.

Feb 1, 2021 • 16min
#21 | Running an Ultramarathon (with Thomas Zachariassen)
In this episode, Tom shares his story of running an ultramarathon in Wilson's Promontory, Australia. He discusses the challenges of the race, including bad weather and getting lost. Tom also talks about his motivation for running and raising funds for breast cancer. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a consistent rhythm and shares his experience of getting lost during the race, relying on logic and gut feeling to find his way back.

Dec 16, 2020 • 15min
#20 | Holidays Where the Heart is
Shauna shares memories of Christmas in Canada and how holiday traditions change over time. The hosts discuss their family's Christmas tree tradition and moving to Barcelona. The speaker talks about celebrating the holidays in Spain, unique traditions, and a funny turkey mishap. The family prepares for Christmas with decorations and a joyful meal.