The Story Craft Podcast

Sue Grabowski founded Desidara (formerly Grabowski & Co.) in 1997, following experience as a journalist, an ad agency account executive and an internal communications leader at Progressive Insurance. Over the past 27 years, the firm has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, producing communications strategies and deliverables for organizations such as Newmont Corporation, The Timken Co...

Finding stories to tell to build your brand and connect with others can feel overwhelming for a number of reasons. In this episode, Dr. Meg Adams walks you through how she mines her daily life for stories to share. Check out this episode for more on how you can so the same to create authentic, honest stories that land. About Meg: Meg Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon re...

Dr. Bailey Lang is a writer, editor, and coach who loves helping authors develop effective, research-driven habits that support a productive, joyful writing life. Her writing has appeared in academic publications, magazines, books, and across the internet, and she has supported dozens of writers in getting their books from draft to done. She founded The Writing Desk to help writers build sustainab...

Do you have anxiety around sharing your stories? You're not alone! Being vulnerable in sharing experiences is hard and can be scary. In this episode of The Story Craft podcast, Meg is giving you practical tips to help overcome the anxiety that often comes with telling your story. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [...

In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elkie Burnside. Dr. Elkie (she/they) is a queer, digital open-access advocate who has been teaching and training for 23+ years in a variety of environments ranging from K-12 (international and US based) schools, undergraduate and graduate higher education (focusing on multimodal composing, professional communication, and rhetoric), as well as providing p...

We know it's hard to have conversations with people who think differently than you. However, once you know how perspective works and the communication tools you can use to widen yours - you can more easily connect across perspectives using stories. Meg's sharing the theory and practice behind this work in the latest episode of the Story Craft podcast. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by...

We talked with Jake King, Communications and Diversity Strategist in Sun Prairie, WI. In our conversation, we discussed how Jake has built and sustained relationships in this role and the storytelling projects he's spearheaded as a result. Jake's Bio: King has a demonstrated history of valuing his community and living out that value by working to expand efforts around diversity, equity, an...

In this episode, we bring back co-host, Kyle Adams as he speaks about the importance of a consistent video presence to build your brand. As a broadcast meteorologist, Kyle understands the importance of telling stories associated with your brand to build community. And if you know, Kyle - you know he struggles with self-promotion. Learn more about how he approaches self-storytelling in this episode...

Dr. Natasha Williams moves women from “typical self care” to radical self care by redefining selfishness so that they can improve their physical, emotional and mental health. During her over 15- year career as a Clinical Psychologist and one of the founding Clinical Directors of “Allied Psychological Services” she has empowered many women to challenge their gender, cultural and ethnic paradigms in...

The power of storytelling really happens when stories are exchanged. Listen to this shorter episode of the podcast for Meg's best advice on becoming a story connector. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at...

Seth’s journey into higher education, Diversity and Inclusion, and public speaking began as an elite Division-I athlete at Colorado State University where he served in several leadership roles, mentored youth at risk, earned leadership awards, and sought to provide service opportunities for the student athlete population. After finishing his athletic career and earning his Bachelor of Science degr...

Learn how to develop curiosity in your life and relationships in this shorter episode of The Story Craft podcast with co-host, Kyle Adams. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠...

Angela Dwyer is Head of Insights at Fullintel—a media intelligence company that specializes in news monitoring and analysis. As a measurement expert, she helps brands improve business results through data-driven, actionable insights. She has worked at public relations agencies including Lippe Taylor and media research firms including PRIME Research consulting with brands across several industries...

Meg's favorite storytelling tips when it comes to creating your stories. Get the components down so that your stories will be more effective and impactful. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠ ⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠ ]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠ ⁠⁠⁠homeplace...

This episode of the podcast features Megan Finnerty. Megan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and storytelling consultant who creates transformation for nonprofits, brands and communities. As founder and former director of the Storytellers Project, a nationwide series of live storytelling events from Gannett/The USA TODAY Network, she has also driven subscriptions, revenue and brand affinity f...

We talked with Olivia Wile, an anchor/reporter at WCJL News 22 in Savannah, Georgia. Olivia started her career in broadcast news in Columbus, Ohio where she focused heavily on politics, covering the Ohio Statehouse. She also covered the Trump/Pence campaign during the 2020 election cycle, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Ohio State Football Team as well as the major and minor league sports tea...

In this episode, we spoke with Morgan Lasher, Chief Community Officer of Unify America. Unify America creates interactive experiences to help people bust out of their bubbles, build civic muscles, and work together to tackle our country’s biggest challenges. We talked to Morgan about how we can use our stories to unify and build stronger communities. SHOW NOTES: To learn more about Unify America,...

In this episode, you'll learn from co-host, Kyle Adams, a broadcast meteorologist, speaker, and video storyteller. Kyle shares his three favorite tips to help anyone speak more authentically and with confidence! SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠ ⁠drmegadams.com⁠ ]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Hom...

Katie Trauth Taylor is CEO and Cofounder of Narratize AI, the Generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprise. Katie is a growth-focused entrepreneur executive with 10+ years experience inspiring teams to design and deliver magnetic products, memorable experiences, and groundbreaking impacts. She has led strategic innovation narratives and served as a senior content strategist within...

As a proud domestic violence survivor Jess began her career by sharing her story of survival to help not only give the voiceless a voice, but to raise awareness around a cause that isn’t discussed enough. She has since created a beautiful career centered around teaching others that life’s lowest moments don’t have to break us, instead they can build us into the leaders and survivors we were destin...

With storytelling at the heart of her online advocacy, Summer Dashe is a voice for patients who have long been ignored and misunderstood. Her insatiable desire to make the world a little better for people with disabilities is what drives her to share even the most personal parts of her life in hopes of motivating change to foster a more accepting and supportive society. From navigating a career wi...

Jason Mikell is a meteorologist with WBZ News in Boston. A Southern gentleman at heart, Jason was born and raised in southern Mississippi. He is not only a proud graduate of Pearl River Community College with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts, but he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, is a certified Human Resources Professional, a Mississippi state marching band champion, and...

Join Meg Adams, founder of Homeplace Creative in this episode as she discusses the fluid nature of authenticity and why you shouldn't get hung up on being your "authentic" self when telling your story. She also shares tips for telling genuine, honest stories in this episode. SHOW NOTES: To hire Meg for a keynote on storytelling, email lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connect via Me...

Shaina is an actress based out of New York City. She is originally from the rust belt region of Ohio and grew up visiting steel mills, acting in local theaters, playing softball, and eating Brier Hill pizza. Her favorite theatrical roles include Fantine in Les Misérables, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Sara in Murder Ballad, Rosina in A Bronx Tale, Mother in Hair, and Lilli/Kate in Kiss Me Kate...

Natan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue Committee, Golin and Duolingo to find the right journalists to pitch, report on media coverage and prove the value of their work. In this role, Natan is responsible for leading and cultivating strategic industry partnerships and drivin...