"Whatever You Are Seeking Is Seeking You." - Rumi Rumi was a was a 13th-century Persian Sunni Muslim poet, among many other things. He was a very busy and talented man to say the very least. And he wrote the words quoted above. It is hard to imagine, but this statement has travelled through translations and centuries…
Stories make us feel good. Yup, that good. According to novelist and neurologist, Robert Burton, when we hear something with a beginning, middle, and an end, we get a hit of dopamine. Dopamine is our natural feel-good, high chemical. This is why we love and are addicted to stories. From childhood fairytales to novels, to TV…
“I went to the hospital to remove the knife that I had swallowed. When the surgeon found the five others in my stomach it turned into a much bigger ordeal than anticipated.” Want to hear more? Yes you do. A person swallowing one knife, let alone five is shocking. I paraphrased this from a webinar…
What is Snap Chat? Have you snapped anyone lately? This doesn’t mean participating a heated discussion or argument. Snapping is messaging via the app SnapChat. If you haven’t had time to explore this mystifying platform, read on! Snap Chat is a video and photo-based messaging app. The reason why people and brands are flocking to…
There was nothing unusual about the small wooden pipe except for a tiny glass rectangle protruding from the bottom of its bowl. This piece of glass is so small it could be easily missed. For those who don't miss it will see a black and white image if they press their eye against it at…
I have a secret super power, the power of story. I am not the only one who posses this power. We all have it. Some of us understand this power and use it to the best of our ability. There are others who have not yet fully realised their powers. There is always a period…
I hate writing; I love having written. - Dorothy Parker Stories are written behind locked doors in a room with windows drawn by a figure hunched over a desk. Their fingers flying over a keyboard, stopping only for food which is quickly eaten without even tasting it. Sounds like fun right? Wrong! It doesn’t sound…
When Whoopi Goldberg was a little girl she loved watching Star Trek. The following is a story she tells about her relationship with that show. She remembers seeing the character Uhura for the first time and being absolutely floored. She had never seen a black woman on TV as anything other than a maid or…
Life is complicated. No doubt about that. No one likes unnecessary drama or problems. A nice steady dependable day is always a comfort. Let's compare that thought process to sourcing content for one of your social media channels. Then dependable and steady is almost a sin. Never underestimate the power of surprise. Aim instead to delight,…
Save the Date! My Interactive Storytelling Workshop Date Is April 8th 2016, 4:30 - 6 pm! This workshop is going to be fun. I can't wait for you to join me at NAB Village room 5. If you don't know which room that is don't worry, there will be a sign. After the game stay for a…
Storytelling Built For Innovation 