Hidden Histories with Kaye Jones

Brew Time

What can we learn from how a historian tells stories of our past for how we can create better content in our business?

Kaye Jones from The Herstorian joins me for a virtual brew and to discuss how she unearths hidden stories throughout history and makes them relatable and relevant for all people. Whether you like history or not.

We dig into:

>> The elements a story needs to have the greatest impact

>> Why our history is like a jigsaw missing most of the pieces

>> How we can bring intersectionality into our work to create more equity

>> What we can learn from how history is taught in schools

>> How we can get our audience to stop and listen instead of scrolling on by.

Plus, Kaye shares how she started The Herstorian during lockdown and why it needs collaboration to thrive. What we can do to create better connections. And how business for good can make a deeper impact if we look at share how all perspectives of history shapes our lives.

Kaye also enlightens me as to the hidden penises (peni?) on the Bayeux Tapestry and why turnips do not make a great education tool.

About Kaye:

Kaye Jones is a historian, former history teacher and teller of diverse histories. She runs The Herstorian, which helps educational publishers to step up their game and create content that reflects the diversity of all students.

All the links:

Find Kaye on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theherstorian/

Sign up to her mailing list here - https://mailchi.mp/464649a25dfc/join-the-herstorian

Check out The Herstorian here - https://www.theherstorian.co.uk/

And get The Thursday Brew here - brewtime.substack.com

This episode is in collaboration with The Happy Tea Company - a fully sustainable herbal tea that's grown in the Worcestershire countryside.

Check them out here - https://www.happyteacompany.co.uk/