Story Podcast

Executive coach and author, Jason Jaggard talks about how our imagination can sometimes rob of us of the life we were meant to live. During this talk, you will learn how to see the boundaries that you create for yourself and discover how to break them in order to define new possibilities for your work and your life. This captivating talk will challenge you to dream bigger, and give you the tools to reach those dreams. This talk was giving at STORY 2016. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.

Welcome to a special episode of our show, where we sit down with Ian Morgan Cron to walk through each of the 9 numbers of the Enneagram. Along the way, you’ll gain some insight into your potential number, how it might help you understand yourself better, and what it all means for how you interact with others both at work and at home. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.

We all have a contribution to make as artists…we just have to keep it within a reasonable idea of who we are. But who are we? Isn’t that a questions we as artists and storytellers so often struggle with? We talk about that and so much more with best-selling author, artist, psychotherapist and priest, Ian Morgan Cron. It's pretty easy to say that he has a unique perspective on life and he wants nothing more than to invite you to live it to your fullest. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.

This week we take a journey into the past to learn about the future with critically acclaimed filmmaker turned over-the-top successful YouTuber, Casey Neistat. We learn how his personal story shaped stories that he tells, then gain insight into his creative process, work ethic, and daily routine.  This talk was given at STORY 2016 in Nashville, TN. To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com.

Are you guilty of doing everything in your power to avoid pain and conflict? It’s something we all do. But as storytellers, we know that deep down that it’s actually conflict that makes a character’s journey interesting. So why don’t we embrace the same idea in the story that we’re each living out? In this week’s conversation we talk about that idea, and a whole lot more... John Bucher is a mythologist, award-winning writer, and futurist. His books include The Inside Out Story, Master of the Cinematic Universe, Story by the Numbers, and Storytelling for Virtual Reality. That explains why he is consistently tapped by companies like HBO to develop spiritually-themed content for their digital presence, and has served as a writer and consultant for numerous film, television, and VR projects. He's also a film instructor and it's clear from this conversation that he loves to talk about storytelling. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com

Jeremy Casper is a writer, director, producer as well as a film instructor and guest lecturer. He currently teaches Narrative Storytelling at his alma mater, the Los Angeles Film Studies Center and has led screenwriting and directing seminars all over the world in partnership with The Global Short Film Network and The Visual Story Network. He strongly believes in the power of story, and has a unique perspective as we dive into transcendent storytelling, what it means and what should be defined as story.  To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com

Steve Daugherty is a pastor, a powerful communicator, and a #STORY2016 featured storyteller. He's been seen on stages around the country where he simply tells a story and leaves the audience to draw the "moral of the story" for themselves. And it's incredibly compelling. During this conversation we talk about why an honest story holds power, how it can change lives, and impact culture.

Scott McDaniel currently serves as Vice President of Creative for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, overseeing the creative team facilitating visual art for the city of Nashville. It’s a new role for him that he is totally crushing. And that’s no surprise, because his new role is on the heels of 20 years experience in creating visual art within the entertainment industry. He has a ton of experience when it comes to storytelling and collaborating with others to make sure that the best possible story is told. Learn more at storygatherings.com.

Fear. It’s something that everyone faces, but it seems that fear has a huge stronghold on the creative community. This week we sat down with Dave Barnes to talk about fear, spirituality within the creative process, and separating our identity from our art. While he has made a career as an artist in his own right, he’s also written songs for artists like Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and more, so he has a lot to talk about when it comes to creativity. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com

Is there something that is holding you back from creating what you were meant to create? Do you find yourself making excuses to not press the post button or to not even embark on a project at all? It’s so easy to push back on opportunities out of fear or some other force that might be ruling your life, like pain. But what if we were able to persevere and create anyway? This week, we sat down with speaker and stylist, Ruthie Lindsey to talk about just that. worked with brands like Free People, Urban Outfitters and West Elm. But that success didn’t happen overnight. Listen in as we talk about the hurdles that she had to overcome to be able to produce the work that she was meant to create. Learn more at www.storygatherings.com

Do we have a problem with self-esteem in creative industries? And what is the right balance of encouraging each other by building each other up to inspire growth and further creativity, while being honest with ourselves and each other about our strengths and weaknesses? Steve Feldman is a multiple Emmy award-winning director. His credits are fascinating. His IMDB page is an impressive list of projects, ranging from children’s programing to TV documentaries. He event spent 8 years directing Sesame Street. Steve is a veteran storyteller, who has an incredible amount of experience, and has a unique perspective on living a creative life. And his advice for all of us working towards his status? It may sound a lot different than you thought that it would. All of that and more on this week's episode. To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com.

How often do we get caught up in the end result or have a certain motive behind a project? We set some type of expectation upon it that can leave us disappointed. Whether it’s a book deal, a future speaking gig, or even just a certain amount of likes on Instagram. As artists and storytellers we can struggle to stay present in the journey of our art, but isn’t that where the magic happens? A self-made singer-songwriter, Matt has spent years creating soulful, feel-good pop music on his own terms. He has toured the country with songwriters like Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Parachute and Gavin DeGraw. More than a decade into a career filled with commercial success and touring milestones, Matt remains proud to be an independent singer-songwriter. And there's a lot that we can learn from him when it comes to being vulnerable with our art, how to approach the editing process, and finding our identity beyond our project. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.

Branden Harvey is a storyteller and photographer who helps brands and non-profits tell their stories. He's worked with companies like Starbucks, Comcast, World Vision, and Southwest Airlines. Now, he's working a project of his own to will promote the "Good News" in the world. Listen in to learn how to tell stories in our digital world, and how to change the narrative, for the better, on various platforms. To learn more about STORY, visit www.storygatherings.com.

Amber is an artist and writer who has worked with the likes of Seth Godin, Apple, and Google. She has set out on a mission to choose "Wonder over Worry" and to teach other's to do the same. Not only does she have some incredible things to say that will impact your work and life during this episode, but we also start spilling some secrets about #STORY2017. Learn more at http://storygatherings.com/ and http://choosewonder.com/.

Allen Clark is a celebrity photographer who's portfolio includes photos of George W. Bush, Dave Matthews, Ethan Hawke, Ludacris, and so many more. During this conversation he talks about battling self-doubt, what it means to 'make it', and the importance of telling a story. Learn more about Allen at http://www.allenclarkphotography.com/.

Danielle Bennett is a poet, communicator, and educator who works as a freelance artist as well as in strategic planning for an organization in the public schools of Los Angeles, CA. As a spoken word artist, she has been seen on stages across the country for various events, including #STORY2016. Listen to this powerful conversation as we talk about vulnerability and the tangibility of your art. If you're living between the tension of being a full-time artist or working an office job, this episode is for you.

Over the past month, we have been asking the STORY community this question: "Where did you fall in love?". We received some beautiful stories, and we are excited to share them with you on this special Valentine's Day episode. We hope that you enjoy these real, raw, and beautiful stories! Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com

Allison Fallon is a writer, speaker, and expert coach who is passionate about helping you uncover your unique beauty, power and passion in the world. She’s written ten books and dedicated the last ten years of her life to helping people overcome fears, find healing and uncover their hidden gifts. Listen to this live podcast recording from our Winter STORY Gathering in Nashville, TN as she talks the creative process, setting goals, and discovering what you were meant to do. Learn more at www.storygatherings.com.

It's safe to say that the President of the Producers Guild of America knows a thing or two about great storytelling. She is the executive producer of the hit CBS series "Madame Secretary", one of the executive producers of the National Geographic Emmy-nominated hit series "The Story of God,” the network’s most-watched series of all time, AND the CEO of Revelations Entertainment which she co-founded with Morgan Freeman. She has some experience under her belt, and she was so gracious to talk shop with us while she was on set for "Madame Secretary". Listen in to learn how she got to where she is today, and how to decide which story to tell. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.

Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of five books. For 19 years he’s helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. His blogs have been read by 4 million people, so he knows a thing or two about captivating an audience. During this conversation we talk about setting goals, finishing your current project, how to deal with haters, and so much more! This episode is full of practical advice for anyone as an artist, storyteller, or creator. Learn more about STORY at www.storygatherings.com.