About this podcast
Welcome to The Starfish Storytellers, the podcast that makes a difference, one story at a time, by bringing storytelling to life.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 55 episodes
- Season 5, Episode 10: Following the Story - Curiosity, Journalism and Connection with Jacqueline Martinz · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 10In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers, We sit down with Toronto-based journalist and writer Jackie Martinz to explore a career shaped by curiosity - from communications…
- Season 5, Episode 9: Stories We Leave Behind - Preserving a Life Through the Lens with James Howard · 49 min · Season 5 Episode 9What stories will remain when the people we love are no longer here to tell them? In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers, Liana Henry sits down with Toronto-area filmmaker…
- Season 5, Episode 8: From Surfboards to Standing Ovations - Building a Life Through Stories with Lee Silber · 51 min · Season 5 Episode 8What do repainting mailboxes at eleven years old, surfing in Hawaii, writing 27 books, and delivering more than 2,500 keynote presentations have in common? For Lee Silber…
- Season 5, Episode 7: Stroke of Success - Redefining Ambition, Resilience, and What Matters Most with Roderick Jefferson · 45 min · Season 5 Episode 7What happens when the definition of success you've spent a lifetime pursuing nearly costs you everything? In this powerful episode, we sit down with executive leader, keynote…
- Season 5, Episode 6: The Problem of Maria - Poetry, Identity, and the Power of Being Seen with Pilar Quintana · 45 min · Season 5 Episode 6Storytelling doesn't always happen in sentences, speeches, or traditional narratives. Sometimes it happens in images, emotions, metaphors, and poems. In this special Pride Month…
- Season 5 Episode 5: Rewriting Pain - The Mind, the Body, and the Power of Story with Ron Clinton · 36 min · Season 5 Episode 5In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers, we sit down with physical therapist, educator, and author Ron Clinton for a powerful conversation about pain, healing, and the…
- Season 5 Episode 4: Standing Out in a 5-Second World - Brand Clarity and the Entrepreneur’s Story · 45 min · Season 5 Episode 4In a world where attention spans are measured in seconds, clarity isn’t just important—it’s everything. In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers, we sit down with brand…
- Season 5, Episode 3: The Other End of the Line - Inside Sales Stories with Ceri Ruenheck · 31 min · Season 5 Episode 3In telemarketing and lead development, storytelling happens live, unscripted, and often in the first 10–30 seconds of a phone call. While many people think of storytelling as…
- Season 5, Episode 2: Telling Stories That Convert - Video, Brand, and the Power of Visual Storytelling with Tim Bradley · 42 min · Season 5 Episode 2What makes video storytelling actually work for business? In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers, we sit down with Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant Video, to explore how…
- Season 5, Episode 1: Finding Perspective - Resilience Stories from Around the World with Heidi Siefkas · 48 min · Season 5 Episode 1Life has a way of delivering unexpected curveballs — moments that force us to stop, reassess, and decide how we’ll move forward. In this powerful episode of The Starfish…
- Season 4, Episode 12: The Story of Santa - How to Bring Magic to Life Through Storytelling with Ed Taylor · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 12This episode isn’t just about a man in a red suit. It’s about the art of bringing wonder, joy, and connection to life through storytelling. Santa isn’t merely a holiday…
- Season 4, Episode 11: Reclaiming Wonder - From Corporate Stories to Children’s Magic with Nancy Merrill · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 11In a world driven by deadlines, deliverables, and data points, it’s easy to forget that at the heart of every campaign, pitch, or press release… is a story. Storytelling is the…
- Season 4, Episode 10: Beyond Translation - Cultural Adaptation in Global Storytelling with Christabel Alio · 59 min · Season 4 Episode 10In our interconnected world, telling a great brand story isn’t just about finding the right words. It’s about making sure those words, images, and ideas resonate across cultures…
- Season 4, Episode 9: Project Manager Stories – Narrative Tools for Leading with Clarity and Purpose with Phillip Henry · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 9Storytelling is becoming an essential leadership skill for today’s project managers. Far beyond Gantt charts and spreadsheets, effective project management hinges on the ability…
- Season 4, Episode 8: The Power of Voice in Storytelling with CJ Merritt · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 8Great storytelling isn’t just about words - it’s about how they’re spoken. Voiceover brings stories to life, adding depth, emotion, and personality to every message. Whether it’s…
- Season 4, Episode 7: Going Beyond Bias - Sensitivity, Authenticity & Inclusive Storytelling with Stacey Parshall Jensen · 58 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode, we're diving into the world of inclusive storytelling—what it means, why it matters, and how writers can do it better. When authors and creators shape more…
- Season 4, Episode 6: Guiding Leadership to Inspire through Storytelling with Sally Amkoa · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 6Storytelling is an art and a science. It shapes cultures, drives initiatives, and transforms the way we connect with the world. But storytelling isn’t just about entertainment…
- Season 4, Episode 5: Crafting Cinematic Brand Stories on the Hero’s Journey with Doug Birnbaum · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 5Storytelling is at the heart of every great brand, and one of the most potent storytelling frameworks is the Hero’s Journey. From ancient myths to blockbuster films, this…
- Season 4, Episode 4: The Intersection of History & Financial Crime with Stefano Siggia · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 4History isn’t just a record of the past - it’s a lens through which we understand power, deception, and the patterns that continue to shape our world today. Nowhere is this more…
- Season 4, Episode 3: Go Behind the Story - A Journalist’s Journey with Nerissa Lamison · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 3Broadcast journalism is more than just reporting the news. It’s storytelling in motion, bringing the news to life in an immediate and immersive way. Through powerful narratives…
