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Story Obstacle #1 of 10: Thinking Your Story Doesn’t Matter
The people who attend my storytelling workshops come from a diversity of backgrounds. Some are comfortable speaking in public, some are not. Some are naturally talkative while others are accustomed to staying in the background. But, unless they’re already experienced storytellers, they all face obstacles in the form of beliefs which limit their creativity and…
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An Editor Can Uphold or Dismantle Systemic Racism
The racial composition of the publishing industry impedes our nation’s efforts to reconcile with its past, atone for its crimes, and learn from its mistakes.
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Crossing the Divide: Art, Healing, and Business
In my mind, there was once a clear divide between artists, healers, and businesspeople. As an idealistic creative in my twenties, the world of business seemed as far as I could get – creatively, morally, and spiritually – from the life I hoped to lead. And yet, after becoming a mother in my early thirties,…
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To Find Your Story, Try Starting From The End
We’ve all got things we’ve learned along the way, and when we’re in the public eye, people expect us to deliver our nuggets of wisdom in ways that are entertaining and engaging. But they don’t want a dry lecture, they want to hear our story. When you’re wondering what stories you have to tell, try…
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Origin Stories
What’s Yours? We all come from somewhere and we all have a story to tell. Do a quick Google search and you’ll quickly discover that storytelling for brand-building is hot in the corporate world. But that’s not my jam. I’m about people. As an editor, I help people perfect what they want to say and…
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Making Connections To Tell Great Stories
Editing calls on my gift for seeing the truths beneath the surface, while also offering me an opportunity to creatively support the visionary professionals and entrepreneurs who inspire me.