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Welcome to The Storytelling Lab!

In this podcast, we help you break down the art and science of storytelling to deepen your connections, increase your sales, and serve your audiences better.

Ep. 53: Capturing Truth with Burk Uzzle and Jethro Waters

Tune in for a very special interview from one of America’s most highly regarded photographers, Burk Uzzle, and filmmaker, Jethro Waters.

Ep. 51: The Successful Speaker Guide with Grant Baldwin

This week we discuss the world of speaking with Grant Baldwin, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of The Successful Speaker.

Ep. 50: Stories of the South with Shirlette Ammons

This week we’re joined with Shirlette Ammons, Poet, Musician, Producer, and native Eastern North Carolinian to discuss Stories of the South.

Ep. 48: The Art of the Interview with Rob Simmelkjaer

This week is all about perfecting the art of the interview with Rob Simmelkjaer, journalist and CEO & Co-Founder of Persona.

Ep. 46: How to Use Comedy in Your Storytelling with Kathy Klotz-Guest

This week’s guest is Kathy Klotz-Guest, Keynote Speaker, Story Strategist, Author, and Improv Comedian.

Ep. 44: Discovering YOUR Best Practices with Jay Acunzo

This week’s guest is Jay Acunzo, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Founder of Marketing Showrunners, a company committed to growing audiences.

Ep. 42: Story Design: a Tool for Change with Denise Withers

This week’s guest is Denise Withers, a filmmaker, story strategist, and author of Story Design: The Creative Way to Innovate.

Ep. 40: The Ultimate Guide to Content Creation with Melanie Deziel

This week's guest is Melanie Deziel, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Storyfuel. She shares her Content Creation Framework & more!

Ep. 38: Say Less, Get More with Brant Pinvidic

This week’s guest is Brant Pinvidic, documentary filmmaker, producer, speaker, and author of The 3-Minute Rule.

Ep. 36: Better Selling Through Storytelling with John Livesay

This week’s guest is John Livesay, keynote speaker, pitch whisperer, and storytelling expert!

Ep. 34: The Science of Storytelling with Paul J. Zak

Today's guest is Paul J. Zak, neuroeconomist and storytelling expert. Listen to learn about neuroeconomics and the SCIENCE of storytelling,

The Storytelling Lab - Ep32: Believing in Yourself with Evan Carmichael

This week's guest is Evan Carmichael, entrepreneurial expert and YouTube star! Evan is solving the world's biggest problem: belief.

The Storytelling Lab - Ep31: Empowering Women Through Motivational Storytelling with Alexa Carlin

This week’s guest is Alexa Carlin, motivational speaker and Founder & CEO of Women Empower X. We discuss setting goals for 2020 and more!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep30: Sustainable Business Stories with Eric Henry

This week’s guest is Eric Henry, President & CEO of TS Designs. WE discuss sustainable business practices, and much more!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep29: Environmental Storytelling with Brian Powell

This week we welcome Brian Powell, Communications Director for the NC Conservation Network. We discuss human-centric messaging & more!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep28: Social Media Storytelling for REALTORS with Britni Clark

Today's guest is Britni Clark, social media & marketing manager for the Virginia Realtors Association. We talk ins and outs of social media!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep27: Storytelling for Change with Sabine Harnau

Today's guest is Sabine Harnau, founder of From Scratch Communications, a company committed to helping businesses change the world!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep26: Moving Your Audience To Action with Jaz O'Hara

This week's guest is Jaz O'Hara, founder of The Worldwide Tribe, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing stories of the global refugee crisis.

The Storytelling Lab - Ep25: The Top 5 Screenwriting Tips with Jimmy "The Script Butcher" George

This week’s guest is Jimmy George, a horror film producer and scriptwriting guru. We discuss the top 5 things every script needs and more!

The Storytelling Lab - Ep24: Video Games: The New Storytelling Frontier with Susan O'Connor

This week is all about video games! Our guest is Susan O’Connor, a writer, speaker, and teacher.