The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a passionate community of people from the worlds of media, technology, and communications who believe that better stories can create a better future. Join FoST Founder and CEO Charlie Melcher for a series of conversations with expert storytellers from a range of disciplines to learn how they’re navigating the changing media landscape, focusing on how stories can help create positive and lasting change in the world. Conversations address a breadth of topic ...
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Whether you're looking for inspiration, entertainment, or simply a good story to pass the time, La Storia (The Story) Podcast has something for everyone. Tune in and discover the extraordinary stories of ordinary people – you might just find a piece of yourself in their story. Enjoy!
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Stephanie Olsen Boudoir Portrait Experience
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Stephanie Olsen is an award winner certified craftsman photographer. In addition to portraits and headshots she specializes in Beauty & Boudoir Portrait Experience that promotes positive self image.By Santina Giannino
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Creating a Healthy AI Ecosystem, Revisited — Stephanie Dinkins
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Since this 2020 conversation with artist, educator, and AI practitioner Stephanie Dinkins, essential questions about artificial intelligence have only become more pressing. In turn, Stephanie's method of approaching AI—with a conscious eye towards breaking down bias, rather than perpetuating it— has only become more necessary. For additional links …
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This is My Story as told on January 2020 on Engaging Voices Podcast by Stacey Shipman. From migrating to the USA from Sicily, learning English, my long IT career to founding Stage It For Success.
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This is My Story! This podcast was recorded January 2020 when I was a guest on Engaging Voices by Stacey Shipman. My journey from migrating from Sicily to the USA, learning English, my long IT career before founding Stage It For Success.By Santina Giannino
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"Silo" and Disrupting Entertainment, Revisited — Hugh Howey
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Silo, the TV adaptation of Hugh Howey's acclaimed sci-fi novel Wool, has become one of Apple TV's hottest properties since it aired last May: it's earned a second season and several nominations in the forthcoming 2024 BAFTA Television Awards among other accolades. To celebrate the success of Silo, we're revisiting this episode with Hugh about how W…
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Kelley Tyan faith based journey inspired her to write two books, Addicted to the Climb, The One Prayer and 50th Podcaster in the Bible Chart.
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Kelley Tyan faith based journey inspired her to write two books, Addicted to the Climb, The One Prayer and 50th Podcaster in the Bible Chart.By Santina Giannino
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Evolving Layers of Experience, Revisited — Felix and Paul
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Today, we revisit a conversation from 2021 with immersive storytelling pioneers Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël of Felix & Paul Studios. For over ten years, these two have been carefully developing a unique experiential language— a language which they’ve deployed to incredible effect in the location-based VR experience Space Explorers: The Infini…
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Second City and the Power of "Yes, And" — Kelly Leonard
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Improvisation is an essential skill for comedians at the famous Second City— and it’s a valuable skill for creators and businesses off stage, too. No one knows this better than Kelly Leonard, the Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works. In this episode, Kelly shares some of his insights into how improv can make…
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The entrepreneurial journey of Maria DoCanto
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The entrepreneurial journey of Maria DoCanto who immigrated from Cape Verde at 12 years of age to become a public servant for the Commonwealth of MA for a couple of decades to a Realtor and a Fashion Model.By Santina Giannino
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We all get sick-- and yet somehow, so much of the communication from biopharmaceutical companies fails to connect with the average person. Jim Weiss, the Founder and Chairman of health innovation company Real Chemistry, is working to change that. In this episode, Jim shares how his consultancy is making healthcare communications more effective, cre…
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LaStoria of Elizabeth Millane, author of Sixty Blades of Grass, a moving WWII drama based on true events.
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Elizabeth Millane, Realtor and author of Sixty Blades of Grass. A captivating tale of courage & resilience in Nazi occupied Holland bases on family's true events.By Santina Giannino
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The Reimagined Greatest Show On Earth — Juliette Feld Grossman
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has been delighting Children Of All Ages for generations. However, The Greatest Show On Earth is anything but dated — after all, you don’t last for 150 years without regular refreshes. Join Juliette Feld Grossman, COO of Feld Entertainment, as she walks audiences through the new circus and how her family business …
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Niantic and the Future of Mixed Reality — John Hanke
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On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, founder and CEO of Niantic John Hanke discusses his company’s philosophy when it comes to making AR games, his predictions for the future of mixed reality, and Rangers Wanted, the brand-new AR app Niantic created with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Trigger XR, and FoST. For more information, add…
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The enthusiastic entrepreneur Dayna Zola founder of DZ Connect & DZ Events Boston
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Episode 17: The enthusiastic entrepreneur Dayna Zola founder of DZ Connect and DZ Events Boston is connecting women entrepreneurs in the Boston area.By Santina Giannino
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Design in Our Time at MoMA — Paola Antonelli
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Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at the Museum of Modern Art, where she’s been expanding the understanding and appreciation of design in all its forms for nearly 30 years. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Paola asks thought-provoking questions about the value of design, illuminates design’s relationship to story, and d…
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Randolph's Lombardo with it's iconic chandelier and Vincent's Nightclub legendary history told by Nina Lombardo Barros
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Nina Lombardo Barros shares the history of her family legendary iconic Lombardo's and Vincent's Nightclub. After four generations of hospitality they permanently closed their doors on December 31, 2023. Thank you Nina for the VIP Vincent's experience just a few weeks before the closing.By Santina Giannino
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Pursuing Fan Joy at Scale — Greg Lombardo Revisited
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In this revisited episode, we return to a conversation from February 2023 with Greg Lombardo, VP and Head of Experiences at Netflix. As Netflix's experiential offering continues to grow, Greg's insights on creating immersive entertainment that successfully engages fans both on a deep level and on a large scale remain incredibly relevant. For more i…
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Systems for Immersive Storytelling — Les Enfants Terribles
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The high-touch, immersive storytelling of theater company Les Enfants Terrible’s show Alice’s Adventures Underground is made possible by a complex system behind the scenes. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Creative Director James Seager and Artistic Director Oliver Lansley pull back the curtain to give us a special look at the magic that the au…
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Episode 15: The inspiring story of Randy Veraguas, a lifelong entrepreneur, actress and producer.
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Episode 15: The inspiring story of Randy Veraguas, a lifelong entrepreneur, actress and producer.By Santina Giannino
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Solving the Leadership Crisis — Ajaz Ahmed
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AKQA is not just one of the most successful design and innovation agencies in the world— it’s also a workplace that allows creative people to truly thrive. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, AKQA founder and CEO Ajaz Ahmed discusses his principles of leadership and how AKQA serves its clients, employees, and community. For additional links, in…
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Humanity Is First — Alejandro G. Iñárritu
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This week, the FoST Podcast is celebrating a very special occasion: our 100th episode. For this milestone, we’re honored to interview Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu, the renowned filmmaker behind such critically acclaimed works as Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and The Revenant. He also created the immersive installation Carne y Arena…
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For decades, Maira Kalman has worked on countless projects across many different kinds of media and with many different collaborators— all while staying true to her signature smart, funny style. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, she talks about cultivating curiosity, clarity, and confidence throughout her illustrious career. For additional links…
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The Craft of Experience Design — Abraham Burickson
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Experience designers are working on turning the innate knowledge of human experience into a craft. Abraham Burickson's forthcoming book, Experience Design: A Participatory Manifesto, distills his learnings as one of the foremost experts in this field into a practical handbook for everyone who wants to create memorable, transformative experiences. F…
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Ann Toland Director of The Marge Crispin Center in Braintree
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Ann Toland Director of The Marge Crispin Center talks about carrying on Marge's legacy and the services provided since the early 1980's.By Santina Giannino
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On this special episode of the Future of StoryTelling Podcast, pioneering photographer Stephen Shore talks about the craft of photography, tells stories from his illustrious career, and shares his philosophy on art and life. For additional links, information, and more, visit our website. -- © 2023 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by Future of…
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At AREA15, Space is Content — Winston Fisher
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AREA15 is the world’s first district dedicated entirely to immersive entertainment. Leading it is CEO Winston Fisher, whose real estate background gives him a unique perspective on location-based entertainment. Today on the FoST Podcast, Winston discusses how space can be considered content, what he’s learned from AREA15, and what a 21st century bu…
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Mess and Magic in Advertising — David Lubars
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As Chief Creative Officer of BBDO Worldwide, David Lubars is constantly adapting to change— a skill that has allowed him to lead the agency to become the most creatively recognized in the world. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, David shares his insights on how BBDO creates magic in an environment full of mess. For additional links, informati…
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Return on Impact with National Geographic — Kaitlin Yarnall
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The mission of the National Geographic Society is to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Chief Storytelling Officer Kaitlin Yarnall, her team, and the storytellers they fund aim to achieve this goal by telling the right story in the right way to the right person. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, Kaitlin shares insights on impact …
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Behind the Beanie Bubble — Kristin Gore & Damian Kulash
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In their new film, The Beanie Bubble, co-directors Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash look closely at the hopes and delusions behind a consumerist craze– and, perhaps, behind our society as a whole. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Charlie sits down with this dynamic duo to explore their creative process, the themes of their film, and collaborat…
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Derek Ham, PhD, is using the spatial and empathetic capacities of VR to illuminate stories from African American history, allowing participants to feel embodied in different moments in time. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Derek and Charlie talk about revisiting history through space, empathizing with the full spectrum of emotions, and the …
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Live Entertainment's Operating System — Ignacio Bachiller
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Fever is a platform that is filling a crucial hole in the live entertainment market: they’re not only curating the best events for users based on their interests, but also providing creators with the data they need to scale and improve their experiences. In today’s episode, Fever co-founder and CEO Ignacio Bachiller discusses how Fever works for bo…
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The Future of Sports is Electronic — Dan Sutton
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Esports are a rapidly growing entertainment phenomenon, drawing in millions of viewers from around the globe, particularly young people. As the developer and publisher of some of the world’s most popular esports, Riot Games is at the forefront of this field. Today, Riot’s Global Vice President of Esports Publishing, Dan Sutton, helps us understand …
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Tribeca and the Importance of Curation — Jane Rosenthal Revisited
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In honor of the Tribeca Festival taking place this week in New York City, we’re revisiting a conversation with Tribeca’s CEO and co-founder Jane Rosenthal. In this episode, Jane discusses the festival’s important role in finding, highlighting, and supporting the development of new and diverse voices. -- © 2023 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced…
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La Storia of Nancy McDonough and the incredible legacy she created for her late daughter, Sammi, through the non profit 'HASKD' 'Have a Sammi Kinda Day'
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La Storia of Nancy McDonough and the incredible legacy she created for her late daughter, Sammie, through the non profit 'HASKD' 'Have a Sammi Kinda Day' to create opportunities to make children smile.By Santina Giannino
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JR Reality and the Power of Portraits — JR
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For years, French artist JR has been making statements by printing large-scale portraits and pasting them in public locations across the globe. Now, he’s using augmented reality technology to make it easier than ever for communities to share their stories. JR Reality, created with Superblue and Niantic, is a platform that lets anyone with a smartph…
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La Storia of Stacey Shipman from entrepreneur to employee pursuing her dream as a stand up comedian, singer and writer.
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La Storia of Stacey Shipman from entrepreneur to employee pursuing her dream as a stand up comedian, singer and writer.By Santina Giannino
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"Silo" and Disrupting Entertainment — Hugh Howey
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A true disruptor, Hugh Howey turned his sci-fi novella series Silo from a self-published ebook into a bestseller and now an acclaimed streaming series. On the occasion of Silo’s release on Apple TV+, Hugh talks about changing the traditional model of publishing, adapting his work to television, and the creative revolution he sees on the horizon. --…
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Story Living with Industrial Light & Magic — Rob Bredow and Vicki Dobbs Beck
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Industrial Light & Magic sets the gold standard for visual effects and immersive storytelling in collaboration with some of the world's most popular IPs. On today’s episode of the FoST podcast, ILM’s SVP, Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and VP of Immersive Content Vicki Dobbs Beck discuss the work of ILMxLAB and the exciting ways that storytellin…
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Behind the Mask with Punchdrunk — Felix Barrett
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With critically acclaimed shows worldwide, Punchdrunk is the company that put immersive theater on the map. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Punchdrunk’s founder and artistic director Felix Barrett gives us a very special “one-on-one”– he’ll take us through their iconic production Sleep No More from beginning to end, illuminating the creativ…
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Get Your Art Rate Up — Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen
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In their new book Your Brain on Art, VP of Hardware Design at Google Ivy Ross and Founder and Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Susan Magsamen show that great art and stories are not just enjoyable, but necessary for us to flourish as humans. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, they discus…
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Burning Man and Radical Self-Expression — Marian Goodell
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Burning Man is much more than an event– it’s a co-created immersive world. Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, has helped the community grow while maintaining its culture, spirit, and collaborative ethos. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Marian talks about what makes Burning Man such a fertile ground for creativity. -- © 2023 Future…
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Episode 11: La Storia of Lucille Barton's inspiring volunteer work
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Episode 11: La Storia of Lucille Barton. In 1975 she co-founded The Gardens Guild of Braintree, member and past president of The Braintree Women's Club since 1961, 4th and 5th grade teacher for 28 years, recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemaker Award, Board Member of the Dept of Elders Affairs and devout volunteer at Saint Clare's Church.…
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Where Physical and Digital Merge — Cathy Hackl
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Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey and “Godmother of the Metaverse” Cathy Hackl is paying close attention to the metaverse– and if you’re a creator or an entrepreneur, you should be too. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Cathy shares how she defines the metaverse, what opportunities it’s creating for commerce and creativity, and how she’s workin…
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How to Design an Escape Room — Victor van Doorn
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Escape rooms give audiences the opportunity to use their minds and bodies in an exciting, participatory experience. Victor van Doorn and his company Sherlocked are taking that offering to the next level by integrating deep storytelling into their rooms for an altogether more immersive experience. Hear Victor talk about how Sherlocked designs with a…
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Pursuing Fan Joy at Scale — Greg Lombardo
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Fans dream of living in their favorite storyworlds, and as Head of Experiences at Netflix, Greg Lombardo is helping make those dreams come true for lovers of shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. What's more, he and his team are bringing shows to people in cities across the globe, producing immersive experiences at incredible scale. In this ep…
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Emerging Tech, Education, and Empowerment — Alton Glass
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As new technology arises, so do new opportunities for expression, empathy, and empowerment. Our guest today, Alton Glass of GRX Immersive, shares how he’s making the most of these opportunities and helping others do the same through educational programs designed to help diverse creators take advantage of virtual reality and other emerging forms. --…
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The Story of Tim Cahill, President of The Quincy Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director of Quincy Economic Corp. Past Massachusetts Treasurer, Chairman of The Lottery Commission, Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, Restauranteur, Author, Podcaster, Radio Talk Show Host and much more....By Santina Giannino
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LARP and Co-Created Reality — Sarah Lynne Bowman
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We all play roles in our day-to-day lives– but we don’t always have a choice in them. Roleplaying games, and particularly live action roleplays (aka “LARP”), allow us to reclaim the ability to decide who we’re going to be, both within the game and beyond. On today’s episode of the FoST Podcast, Dr. Sarah Lynne Bowman shares her learnings on how rol…
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Today’s marketers are tasked with telling stories that not only represent their products, but that also empower their customers. As VP of Global Marketing at Google, Marvin Chow understands better than anyone how important it is for a brand to have a positive impact and help its users do the same. On this episode of the FoST Podcast, Marvin shares …
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The Story of Liz Solar, Podcaster, Writer, Voice Actor, Blogger & Broadcaster
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Episode9: The Story of Liz Solar, Producer and Host of Embark Podcast, VoiceOver Actor, Writer, Blogger and Broadcaster.By Santina Giannino
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The Neuroscience of Good Storytelling — Paul J. Zak
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Creators, marketers, and other storytellers have long wondered: could there ever be an objective measurement of how moving our stories are to audiences? Neuroscientist and tech entrepreneur Paul J. Zak says yes— and he's studied 50,000 brains to back up his claims. Paul shares science-based insights on what makes stories effective from his new book…
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