344. Your Storytelling Power Unleashed! How to Connect Authentically + Inspire Action - Ty Spells

Meet Ty. This expert storyteller is a connector of people and transformation. She believes storytelling done right can change incorrect narratives, stereotypes, and has the power to shape the future👏 We’re talking about how social impact storytelling should not only move your audience’s hearts, but also move them to take action. Tune in for a convo highlighting what happens when you stop using your messaging to sell your mission and instead focus on inviting people to join your community through authentic storytelling. 

💡Learn

• Painting a picture of the vision you’re trying to create instead of highlighting the barrier 🎨
• The importance of telling a story of transformation completely
• Elements of building an authentic story
  
  

Today’s Guest
Ty Spells, Senior Strategist of Partnership Activation, Stand Together Foundation

Episode Highlights

• Ty’s story and journey to where she is today (6:00)
• Storytelling in today’s digital age (10:00)
• Missteps and barriers to sharing your story (13:00)
• Breaking through the noise (17:00)
• Core elements of building an authentic story (20:00)
• How and when to tell the difficult parts of your story (26:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ty’s life (33:45)
• Ty’s One Good Thing: Believe and understand that your personal story matters. You were created to bring about change. Lead with that. (41:00)
• How to connect with Ty (42:20)
• One thing Becky and Jon are standing on and standing for today (44:20)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/344

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