Story Podcast

Writer and teacher Sarah Selecky explores the vital role of white space in creativity and life in this illuminating episode. Drawing from her experience as a Gen X creator straddling pre and post-social media worlds, she shares how intentional spaces away from digital noise can transform both our creative process and daily living. Sarah shares her personal experiment of taking a year-long social media hiatus while running an online business, demonstrating how reducing digital noise doesn't necessarily impact business growth. You'll learn:How white space isn't just absence of activity - it's where processing, growth, and authentic creation happenThat most people encounter 4,000-10,000 messages daily, making intentional white space more crucial than everSmall changes can create significant shifts in attention and creativitySocial media and digital platforms are designed to hijack attention through endless scrolling and engagement tacticsThis episode offers particular value for writers, creators, and anyone seek