Creativity, calling, and meaningful storytelling (for those who never fit the mold).
Each week, Heather Parady sits down with creators, storytellers, artists, thinkers, and unconventional leaders to explore how people turn what sets them apart into meaningful work.
Through conversations on storytelling, identity, creativity, and the deeper forces shaping what we create, the show pulls back the curtain on the outsiders, truth-tellers, and misfits forging their own paths.
Listener Favorites
How to Tell Better Stories | Pixar’s Matthew Luhn
In this conversation, Matthew shares insights on developing the right story structure and themes to deeply resonate with audiences through the stories you want to tell. Be sure to check out his incredible book, 'Best Story Wins,' and his latest book, 'Santa Yeti.'
Make More MONEY with Art | Amie McNee
In this conversation, Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) invites us to rethink the stories we carry about creativity. She shares how to move past limiting beliefs, honor our art, and take our work seriously.Be sure to check out her book We Need Your Art and her thriving community, Inspired to Write.
Storytelling Tips for Personal Brands | Sun Yi
In this conversation, @SunYiCo shares how storytelling can transform your personal brand. He walks us through the creative process, the power of clarity, and why drawing a line in the sand makes your message unforgettable.
Rob Bell on Writing, Creativity, and Spaceships
Rob Bell, known for sharing deep truths in creative ways, talks about his new fiction book Where You Park Your Spaceship. He shares insights on creativity, human connection, and how storytelling helps us see reality more clearly—plus, his take on why no good planet is without good bread.
My Favorite Episodes
William Paul Young | Finding God Outside of Religion
Matthew Dicks | How to be a Better Storyteller
Antonio "Tony Talks" Baldwin | Inside Look at a Full-Time Viral Content Creator
Brendan Kane | The Secret to VIRAL Shorts
Todd Herman | Alter Egos, High Performance, and the MYTH of Authenticity
Reward Sibanda | Cultivating the CALLING of a Communicator
Neal Foard | Story Telling Tips for Social Media
Jack Canfield | Story Telling Tips for Social Media
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Every Sunday, I break down my short-form storytelling process—from ideation to editing—sharing the real strategy and philosophy behind why stories work, so you can tell compelling stories in under 60 seconds (even if you’re starting from scratch).
