Tag Archives: storytelling

Water or Wine?

Posted on April 5, 2026 by msw blog

Many years ago, a bishop was visiting the Episcopal church in Golden. Somehow, the cruets of water and wine were placed incorrectly and when the acolyte was supposed to pour water over the celebrant’s (i. e. the BISHOP’S) fingers, he … Continue reading →

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Stories

Posted on August 19, 2024 by msw blog

RS: You talk a lot about the importance of sharing our stories. Why’s that? BP: People’s hearts and minds are changed by storytelling. They’re changed by hearing other people’s experiences. If you don’t have access to seeing someone else’s lived experience, … Continue reading →

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I Thought Pitching = Information

Posted on July 14, 2024 by msw blog

I thought pitching = information. I couldn’t win over investors. Then my brother recommended the book Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff, which explains a disconnect: People often pitch using their analytical brain, but audiences operate from a fight -or-flight brain. … Continue reading →

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Story

Posted on February 14, 2022 by msw blog

Find a way to tell the story that honors all that you have…

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Self-Care

Posted on November 19, 2021 by msw blog

Love on yourself hard, through music, art and sheer imagination. Movies and storytelling will help to remind you that life doesn’t have to be that serious right now. In fact, playful activities may prove to be extremely healing for you … Continue reading →

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