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- I Was Shy Until Storytelling Opened My Mouth
I used to be quiet. I didn’t talk much. I was shy, and I wasn’t a fan of sharing my hard times. It seemed to make matters worse, and that was not necessary. Then I changed. I created my own radio show, and I realized my story mattered and had value. People were seeing themselvesContinue reading “I Was Shy Until Storytelling Opened My Mouth”
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I Was Shy Until Storytelling Opened My Mouth
I used to be quiet. I didn’t talk much. I was shy, and I wasn’t a fan of sharing my hard times. It seemed to make matters worse, and that was not necessary. Then I changed. I created my own radio show, and I realized my story mattered and had value. People were seeing themselvesContinue… Read more
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These Four Questions Will Make Any Video Easier To Do
Are you creating a video, but feeling stuck? Not sure what the video should look like, or what the footage should be of? Afraid the video will look unprofessional and low quality? It’s OK. This is a feeling common for many organizations, and we have these discussions quite a bit with our clients. But creatingContinue… Read more
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These Commercials Dashed My Dreams, But They Might Help You
I go where I feel seen. If an organization completely misrepresents my story or that of my friends, I’ll take my business elsewhere. When I was a kid, I saw all sorts of commercials on TV that did reflect my experiences — a person with a disability in the hospital — but the outcome ofContinue… Read more
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Run Out Of Video Ideas? Quick, Read This!
What in the world should we create a video about? Should it feature this person? Or that person? Or what about the event??? It’s a very valid thought process, but it doesn’t have to be hard or confusing. Actually, it can be fun and rewarding! When we first started Team Trust, we weren’t sure howContinue… Read more
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Bummer! This Interview Took An Unexpected Turn
There are some stories I haven’t shared. They might carry a little sting of “ouches,” but they are always educational. I always learn, and most of my lessons come from interviews with people. Whether these were pre-interviews or recorded interviews, I find great lessons in every convo. When I first started in journalism, I wasContinue… Read more
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What Great Stories About Disability Look Like
The following is an excerpt from our Disability Marketing Guide. It is written from the perspective of our director, Ryan Willson. When I was younger, I followed Shaquille O’Neal as much as I could. He was a star in my eyes, and a star basketball player. I dreamt day and night that I would oneContinue… Read more