The Story Box

ABOUT NEDRA Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 14 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice,  Kaleidoscope Counseling . Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philoso...

Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, non-profit and political activist, and spiritual thought leader.   For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1  New York Times  best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller  A Return to Love , “Our deepest fear is not...

“This radiant book will not only change your life, but perhaps even save it.” ELIZABETH GILBERT, #1  New York Times  bestselling author Bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck explains why “integrity”—being in harmony with ourselves—is the key to a meaningful and joyful life. As Martha Beck says in her book, “Integrity is the cure for psychological suffering. Period.”...

KATE COHEN: Since founding Straight Up Films with her partner Marisa Polvino in 2008, Kate has produced films with major studios and worked with Hollywood’s elite players, including Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Morgan Freeman, Christopher Nolan and Gavin O’Connor. Kate is a lifelong advocate for children and mentor to countless young girls. She is grateful to have a platform t...

In  Selflovology: Your Journey to Self-Love Starts Here , author Armon Anderson explores the roots of the most powerful form of love - self-love. Anderson shares poignant personal stories of heartbreak, hope, and encouragement and invites and inspires you to explore your own life and experience in order to find your own path toward self-love. Filled with tools and tips, you will feel compelle...

Christine Caine is an Australian-born, Greek-blooded, lover of Jesus, a sought-after international speaker, author, and activist. Known for her ability to effectively communicate a message of hope, Christine has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership, and championing the cause of justice. Together with her husband, Nick, she founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21...

"We’re Katherine and Jay Wolf—survivors, communicators, and advocates. Originally from the South, we met in college, married, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue law school for Jay and the entertainment industry for Katherine. Our son James was born in 2007 and just six months later, Katherine miraculously survived a catastrophic stroke caused by a congenital brain defect she never knew she had. Af...

"Hi! I’m Genevieve—but you can call me Gen. I’m a daughter, sister, mother, and wife. I’m also a book nerd, nature lover, traveler, adventure seeker, activist, actress, and aspiring urban homesteader. Ready for the Cliff’s Notes version? I was born and raised in the Bay Area until a family vacation turned into a life-changing move to the mountains of Montana, followed by a sunny valley in Idaho—wh...

RICH FRESH BIO Patrick Henry, known professionally as “Fresh”, is the founder and creative director of LA-based luxury fashion label Richfresh. Established in 2018, Richfresh has quickly skyrocketed to being the beloved brand of Hollywood’s directors, actors, and athletes. At the age of 21, shortly after dropping out of college, Fresh opened a tailoring shop in the burgeoning art distric...

Emmy Award-winning actor,  Terrence Terrell , who can currently be seen as a series regular on the new Chuck Lorre comedy for CBS,  B POSITIVE , opposite Thomas Middleditch (SILICON VALLEY) and Annaleigh Ashford (MASTERS OF SEX). Terrence plays a high-energy, former NFL player who is coping with his fading fame while in dialysis. The show premiered on November 5 alongside...

Leslie Bibb can be seen starring in the big Netflix series  Jupiter’s Legacy  opposite Josh Duhamel which will release  May 7th (8 episodes).  The highly anticipated comic book adaptation is an origin story about the world’s first superheroes whose powers were bestowed upon them in the 1930’s. Cut to 30 years later, they are now revered as the elder guard, who mu...

I AM AN ARTIST, POET, AND MUSICIAN. MY WORK IS INSPIRED BY STORIES, CONVERSATIONS, AND EVERY DAY. I SEE ART-MAKING AS A WAY TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS, STAY CURIOUS, AND GROW IN EMPATHY. YOU CAN FIND MY ART ON PRINTS, JOURNALS, STICKERS, AND MORE AT MY SHOP GARDEN24 . YOU CAN FIND DAILY READS AND MORE ON MY APP STORYTELLER . YOU CAN SEND ME A NOTE HERE . Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist and poet who...

As one of the world’s foremost experts in functional and integrative medicine, Ann Louise holds an M.S. in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, has the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) from the American College of Nutrition and a Ph. D. in Holistic Nutrition. She has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former...

From the moment an audience hears Johnny Manuel’s voice, they’re drawn into his world. The Michigan-born, Sydney-based pop act, who has captivated audiences around the world with his show-stopping voice, enters a new era with the release of “Lost In The Music”.  As a child, Manuel couldn’t be pulled away from the radio, and soon discovered the joy of performance - and his incredible musicians...

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, incl...

EPISODE 180 of The Story Box Podcast with now a good friend Jon Acuff Closing in on almost 200 episodes of The Story Box can you believe it!! Jon: You will never forget the first time you hold a book you finished writing. You will never forget when your sales team crushed your annual projections. You will never forget the moment you crossed the finish line of a 5K race. You will never forget when...

FOUNDER OF ONNIT, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR, AMP PODCAST HOST, FOUNDING MEMBER OF FIT FOR SERVICE FELLOWSHIP Aubrey Marcus (IG:  @aubreymarcus ) is the founder of  Onnit , a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Onnit is an Inc. 500 company and an industry leader with products optimizing millions of lives, including many top professional at...

Jamie Wheal is the co-author of the global bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of ultimate human performance. Since founding the organization in 2011, it has gone on t...

Gavin Rubinstein ABOUT: Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieving excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Across all touchpoints in client, process, and team, he’s elevating the expectations in service and the commitment to deliver, and in turn, make one of life’s great stresses, anything but. And it’s Gavin’s character,...

DEVON FRANKLIN IS AN AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, AND RENOWNED MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. He serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic multimedia entertainment company with a first-look film deal at Paramount Pictures, a second-look film deal at Netflix, and an overall deal at CBS TV Studios. HIS INSPIRATIONAL FILMS HAVE GROSSED OVER $175MM AT THE BO...

Dr Stefi Cohen Achievements: Hybrid Performance Method Back in Motion (my book) 25x world records in powerlifting Training and nutrition About Stefi: Dr. Stefi Cohen is a 25x world-record-holding powerlifter and the first woman in the history of the sport to deadlift 4.4x her body weight. She is a doctor of physical therapy, author, co-host of the  Hybrid Unlimited  podcast, and business...

This may or may not be a very difficult conversation to listen to. However, please don't let that stop you. This is a needed conversation that has to be shared. We cover all areas of the debate during our conversation and I hope that I didn't leave anything out. About Lila Rose: Lila Rose is a writer, speaker, and activist. Lila founded and serves as president of Live Action, a human rights nonpro...

Justin Baldoni, an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who focuses on revolutionizing the ways in which we perceive media through his newly established Wayfarer Studios.    Justin’s passion for impactful storytelling led him to his directorial debut with FIVE FEET APART starring Cole Sprouse & Haley Richardson. The film raised awareness and h...

Welcome to the OC, Bitches! is the name of Rachel Bilson & Melinda Clarke's new Podcast. About The Podcast: Join the original OC bitches, friends and co-stars Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, for a trip back to the early 2000s. Zip up your Juicy Couture tracksuits and grab a seat by the pool while they deliver the ultimate OC-rewatch podcast. Each week they'll take you back to a particular ep...

Marina Mazepa is a truly remarkable human being. She is able to perform crazy, mind-bending feats with her body you have to see to believe it. She is kind, humble and now a good friend! You will love her story I'm sure of it! Marina began her career in Ukraine at the age of 4 (she's 23 now) in ballet, then was professionally trained in contortion (now world-renown). Marina is also professionally t...