by Kristin Pedemonti Joy is contagious in a good way. Whether it’s Blowing bubbles on Subways, offering Free Hugs, or sharing Stories world wide that connect culture; I seek to build bridges between people, to illustrate we are more similar than we are different. Arriving on stage on my Big Wheel, I announce “We all […]
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By Sara Armstrong Who are your heroes? Do you consider yourself one? How important is it for children to believe they can perform heroic acts and make a difference in the world? Inspiring stories, short films, and artwork focusing on these ideas and more can be found at the MY HERO Project website. At a
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Tips for Lawyers on Persuading Through Storytelling Law.com (New York, NY), July 10, 2012 Summary: Most lawyers could do with an intensive remedial course in “Once upon a time.” The longer they have practiced law, the more they probably need it. A lawyer’s job is to persuade, which is not possible without some type of
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Told by Michael Reno Harrell Listen to story Shared at NSN’s 2009 National Story Night, Michael combines story and song to paint the picture of growing up in East Tennessee/Western North Carolina. About Michael Michael Reno Harrell is one of those natural born Southern storytellers filled with wit, charm and surprises. Whether the story is
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Told by Molly Catron Listen to story This story is a family story. Mama Evelyn was my grandmother’s best friend. She was quite a bit older than my Nanny. She and her family lived just across a corn field. The two families worked together farming, canning and helping each other through life. I adored this
Not Just for Bedtime, Marketers Corner the Market on Storytelling Forbes (New York, NY), June 27, 2012 Summary: While emerging forms of communications in marketing are often based on the latest technologies, it’s ironic that the hottest trend in marketing today just might be the ancient art of storytelling. Marketing guru Seth Godin equates storytelling
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by Valerie Tutson Listen to story I had returned to the States after 5 weeks in South Africa. I received a fellowship from the Rhode Island Foundation to explore storytelling in South Africa. This was a thrill. I had made my first trip there in 1988 during a State of Emergency under Apartheidt. I was
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By Katie Knutson Katie Knutson is our New Voices chairperson who shares her articles for Storytelling Magazine on our blog to inspire a place for discussion and follow-up. Comments encouraged! Storytelling is the most effective tool I have found for teaching, connecting people, fostering understanding, and building community. When in a community, individual storytellers unite
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by Adam Booth I recently attended a garden party in Cleveland to celebrate my friend Sarah’s musicology doctoral graduation. She has spent the past few years studying Anne Botta, a 19th century salonnière whose New York home was an important gathering place for writers, musicians, artists, and at times, celebrities. Sarah’s research looks past identifying
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By Laura Simms I organized a salon series called PASSIONATE CONVERSATIONS – The Power of Storytelling. The first took place May 20th. Two Australian storytellers were in the city: CAROLINE JOSEPHS and DONNA JACOBS SIFE. They swept us up in a storied palaver about peacemaking, personal story, healing and the support of women and ancestors. Caroline spoke about
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