https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/10b4b7ce-dc61-4dac-b3f5-cc56e0ab55eb/Storylinking+Artwork.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/60b73124-f867-4a85-a8d2-3d5387991a29/Spotify.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/62ccd059-968e-4232-9b1e-687fe99c93d6/Apple+Podcasts.png https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep17 monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/3c2f36cb-1237-401a-979d-db66128087fa/Storylinking+17+-+Roman+Williams.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Seeing Each Other: Photovoice as a Bridge, with Roman Williams - With this episode of Storylinking, I had the chance to connect with Roman Williams. He’s a sociologist, founder of Interfaith Photovoice, and author of Sacred Snaps: Photovoice for Interfaith Engagement. Roman has spent years using participatory photography to help people across deep differences actually see each other. What we ended up talking about was as much about the nature of story and creative process as interfaith dialogue and how we can build bridges. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep16 monthly 0.5 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/86a27f36-eb90-4c91-b877-4b0c2ab749ae/Storylinking+16+-+Aaron+Hurst.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Our Missing Infrastructure: Connection as a Civic Necessity - In this episode of Storylinking, I had the chance to speak with Aaron Hurst, founder and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Connection and author of The Purpose Economy. Aaron shares what he's learned piloting the first-ever city onboarding program in Seattle, and why designing for belonging may be one of the most urgent civic challenges of our time. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep15 monthly 0.5 2026-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/64818d33-9b30-4c56-9d8c-91117e7a3e65/Amanda+Lea+Kaiser.jpg Storylinking Podcast - From Crayola to Community: Elevating Engagement, with Amanda Lea Kaiser - In this episode of Storylinking, I has the opportunity to speak with Amanda Lea Kaiser. She’s a researcher, author, and keynote speaker who has spent years studying what makes people want to stay engaged in the communities they join. In our conversation Amanda shared how organizations can move beyond delivering basic value to creating the kind of experiences that help people to feel like they truly belong. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep14 monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/816c9f7b-a759-422d-8dd5-9a2649a001b9/Jonathan+Stark Storylinking Podcast - Finding Consistency and Clarity, with Jonathan Stark - In this episode of Storylinking, I speak with Jonathan Stark, consultant and host of the Ditching Hourly podcast. Jonathan shares how writing a decade of daily emails has taught him to build systems that bring people together, clarify thinking, and sustain creative practice without burning out. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep13 monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/78205074-bfd3-45b2-8dd0-4d19fbbe8ea2/Storylinking+ep13+engagement.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Why people don't show up (and what we can do about it) with Matt Penniman, Cecilia Sepp, Stacy Averill, and Michelle Thompson-McCune - This episode of Storylinking builds on the perspectives of Matt Penniman, Cecilia Sepp, Stacy Averill, and Michelle Thompson-McCune (pictured left to right.) They’re four thoughtful voices from our Storylinking community who bring clarity and insight to the challenging work of community engagement. Their collective experience offers us valuable reminders of how small steps, like building trust more intentionally, modeling vulnerability, and making ideas more tangible, can create spaces where people feel safe, valued, and ready to step forward. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep11 monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/830c35de-6863-4f8a-8f3b-340e352ab6bc/Storylinking+ep11+Cecilia+Wandiga.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Science and Story - Connecting Cultures, with Cecilia Wandiga - For this episode of Storylinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cecilia Wandiga, Executive Director of the Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (CSTI) in Nairobi, Kenya. Cecilia’s work bridges science and storytelling to address global challenges like climate adaptation and environmental sustainability. In our conversation, she explains how connecting research to cultural narratives and real-world experiences helps drive innovation and encourage the adoption of new technologies. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep10 monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/580ee67c-4ff1-4977-956f-da1376bf332f/Storylinking+ep10+Mo%CC%81nica+Guzma%CC%81n.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Leading with Curiosity and Bridging Divides, with Mónica Guzmán - In this episode of Storylinking, I had the privilege of speaking with Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, author of I Never Thought of It That Way, and host of A Braver Way. Mónica’s work on bridging cultural and political divides is deeply inspiring. She shows us how small acts of curiosity and intentional conversation can lead to stronger connections and a more connected world. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep09 monthly 0.5 2025-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/82316504-d11d-4180-a2b3-9eedb275fd58/Storylinking+Ep9+Chad+Swan-Badgero.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Theatre as a Model for Dialogue and Engagement, with Chad Swan-Badgero - In this episode of Storylinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chad Swan-Badgero, founder and artistic director of Peppermint Creek Theatre and program manager for the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. For over 30 years, Chad has been using theater not only as a form of artistic expression but as a spark for dialogue around complex societal issues. His insights into audience engagement and participatory storytelling offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to build community through narrative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/4826c9d7-3b6b-4a8c-999f-b8263e36e82d/Peppermint+Creek+stages+What+the+Constitution+Means+to+Me.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Theatre as a Model for Dialogue and Engagement, with Chad Swan-Badgero - Make it stand out Peppermint Creek stages ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep08 monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/9bf1f641-b59d-4cee-9138-a2b7a4155b44/Storylinking+Ep+8+David+Norris.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Leveraging AI to Scale Human Connection and Creativity, with David Norris - In this episode of Storylinking, David Norris offered a really hopeful perspective about how technology can help us to build a more human-centered future. Dave is a musician, developer, former agency principal, and creator. We discussed the rapid change we’re seeing specifically relative to generative AI, and the potential of this evolving toolset to have a positive impact on our communities. He shared some great examples of how this can happen based on current projects that boost creative accessibility and encourage more connected community. Beyond AI, we discussed the critical need for each one of us to engage with the ongoing cycle of choice and change that our society experiences, so that we have the best opportunities to lead our organizations and communities toward a thriving future. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep07 monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/d97ebc9a-8693-466e-b877-aa594d892399/Storylinking+ep7+Susan+Bartlett.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Using Co-Creation to Break Silos and Build Alignment, with Susan Bartlett In this episode of Storylinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Bartlett, co-founder of Workomics, about the power of co-creation to break down silos, align teams, build community understanding, and create lasting impact. Co-creation, Susan explains, isn’t just about gathering people in a room. It’s about intentionally engaging them to shape solutions rooted in shared understanding. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep06 monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/e19fd5f0-fc7e-4c27-82db-fe89b6c9c6ea/Storylinking+ep6+Jody+Horntvedt+and+Eriks+Dunens+duo.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Building Trust and Engagement, with Jody Horntvedt and Eriks Dunens In this episode of Storylinking, I had the the opportunity to speak with Jody Horntvedt and Eriks Dunens, two experts in community development who have worked extensively at the intersection of academic research and community practice, exploring the complex interplay between trust and engagement. This was a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time, ever since I encountered this article about building trust in communities by Jody and Eriks’ University of Minnesota Extension colleague Joyce Hoelting. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep05 monthly 0.5 2024-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/62575dd0-9650-4e21-a49c-0d90bdc7da35/Storylinking+ep5+Rich+Green+solo.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Community and Career: Unpacking the 2024 Wiley Society Member Survey with Rich Green In this episode of Storylinking, Rich Green, Commercial Director at Madgex, shares insights into the evolving needs of association members, particularly around career development. Drawing on the 2024 Wiley Society Member Survey, we explore the significant gap between why members join associations (often related to career advancement) and the career support they actually receive. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep04 monthly 0.5 2024-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/6b8a70fc-deb2-438c-8159-613c56527729/Storylinking+ep4+Tania+Israel.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Facing the Fracture, with professor of counseling psychology Tania Israel, Ph.D. In this episode of Storylinking, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Tania Israel, a psychologist and author of the book Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. Her work on bridging divides offers a hopeful perspective amid today’s polarized climate. Dr. Israel’s insights highlight the power of personal connection in addressing political tension and fostering a healthier democracy. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep03 monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/1731339357232-2HFZE3H093EWRZ45ADIE/Storylinking+ep3+Katherine+Lacefield+solo.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Inclusive Identity Storytelling, with Philanthropy Consultant Katherine Lacefield What does it mean to tell stories that truly reflect a community? For nonprofit leader and philanthropy consultant Katherine Lacefield, it’s about far more than sharing information or raising funds. It’s about creating stories that build understanding, foster empathy, and invite people in as active participants. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep02 monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/37673feb-1624-49f1-8ba4-dcd841a4061c/Storylinking+ep2+James+Young+solo.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Rethinking Association Strategy, with product strategist James Young In this episode of Storylinking, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend and colleague James Young, an innovative product strategist and the founder of The Product Community. James brings a unique, product-centered approach to association and community-building work, blending the worlds of people-first engagement and strategic design to help organizations achieve lasting, meaningful impact. https://www.tellstori.es/storylinking/ep01 monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/c6807c94-1f45-4a6c-84d7-3362048a5ed9/Storylinking+ep1+Tim+Whalen+solo.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Creative Collaboration Across Boundaries, with Filmmaker Tim Whalen In this episode of Storylinking, filmmaker Tim Whalen shares the remarkable journey behind his latest project, Mates for Life, a nature-inspired ballet film that brings together the worlds of performing arts and conservation. This episode explores the potential of collaboration across unlikely boundaries, revealing how unexpected partnerships can create powerful narratives that reach broader communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64385a4867d3ef474114e8a8/71c3c31c-6d22-4a1f-b34c-94f3ad33472d/MFL+Trailer+Thumb.jpg Storylinking Podcast - Creative Collaboration Across Boundaries, with Filmmaker Tim Whalen Tim’s work with Mates for Life exemplifies the power of bridging communities that might otherwise never connect. By partnering with organizations like the Joffrey Ballet and the International Crane Foundation, Tim brought together diverse groups who each contribute something unique to the project. 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