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PROGRAM UPDATE | A recap of the 2025 Indigenous Agroforestry Network Gathering: Partnership Workshops| Ecotrust
PROGRAM UPDATE | A recap of the 2025 Indigenous Agroforestry Network Gathering: Partnership Workshops| Ecotrust
Keene Valley, NY — “OurStoryBridge Listens: Present in the Moment,” the new partner project of OurStoryBridge Inc. documenting the current circumstances in the United States that are deeply impacting Americans and others around the world, was launched Aug. 19 at ourstorybridgelistens.org. “This project opens the opportunity to preserve relevant stories using the OurStoryBridge methodology from the widely acclaimed national nonprofit connecting the past to the present by facilitating t...| The Adirondack Almanack
Boost your October social media with our social media content calendar.| blog.videoscribe.co
When our house burnt to the ground, the thing I remember most was standing in the rain, praying it would put out the flames. Ever since, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with summer rains. As a ki…| Helping You To Succeed
Asking the next question unlocked lasting impact for my company. I thought the leap was getting on the plane. Turns out the real leap came when I realized we’d been doing it wrong all along. For 10 years I was the frog on the log. I told everyone I was going to jump — someday. […]| Real Leaders
Crusoe Energy Systems ranked No. 3 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list in recognition of its efforts to sync tech and climate to future-proof our world. Crusoe Energy Systems is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company dedicated to sustainably powering computing. Here, Crusoe CEO and Co-Founder Chase Lochmiller shares his knowledge and […]| Real Leaders
The husband-and-wife team tell raw, personal stories that show how to triumph over the uncertainty that they say most certainly awaits new entrepreneurs. Mike and Kass Lazerow wrote a newly released love letter to entrepreneurs starring a four-letter word. If you’ve ever launched a business, the book’s title, Shoveling $h!t, won’t surprise you — in […]| Real Leaders
I believe we can end extreme poverty within our lifetime. Growing up in India, my family counted every rupee. My mother had to sell her jewelry to send us to school. Our greatest wealth was our community of family and friends, our grit, and our determination to build a better tomorrow. For those in poverty, […]| Real Leaders
Sunny Yi-Han Lin, an SEWF25 speaker, is on a mission to transform social entrepreneurship in the Mandarin-speaking world. As Founder and CEO of Social Enterprise Insights—the first hub of its kind—she has built a pioneering Mandarin online to offline platform that connects changemakers, nurtures talent and accelerates impact. In this interview, Sunny shares how her […] The post “Our model is about turning passive readers into active changemakers” — an interview Sunny Yi Han Lin ap...| SEWF
Against a backdrop of spruce trees at the far end of a small beach, a large boulder squats at the edge of the bay. Its top half is dry and pale. The lower half is damp and dirty-bronze. It’s too big to be jostled by the tides. In the foreground of this photo, dozens of smaller stones lie half-buried in sand. Beyond the boulder, a dead spruce has been partially uprooted. Its bare branches look brittle against the other, still upright, lushly-needled trees. From the photo, it’s impossible t...| Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction
“What’s your story?” How many monumental human experiences have emanated from this simple question? Researchers believe that as far back as 300,000 years ago, our ancestors could speak as we do now—and told stories. Studies show that even today, our brains are wired for storytelling, not logic. Which makes sense. Stories bind us and help […] The post Dan Milnor on why stories still matter (20 years later) appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
AI for Social Media Marketing How to use Artificial Intelligence to reach your Goals faster We've gone from static Social Media Tools to AI (Artificial Intelligence) helping Social Media Marketers to create more and better content. AI is being used in Social Media Marketing to create written content, [...] The post AI for Social Media Marketing. How to use Artificial Intelligence. appeared first on StoryLab.ai.| StoryLab.ai
These heroic traits will make your main character a success.| Mythcreants
The strange origin of this Latin phrase and what it means for storytellers.| Mythcreants
Turn customer experiences into powerful stories that enhance your brand.| CMO Alliance
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius This isn’t a story about me falling on my face (although I have plenty of those stories) but a recent incident when my 6-year-old son, Mr. D, fell on his. Although I’m sure I echo the sentiments of … Continue reading When You Fall On Your Face→| Surprised By Joy
Polignano a Mare é uma cidadezinha medieval banhada pelo mar Adriático em Puglia, sul da Itália, onde nasceu Domenico Modugno, um dos maiores cantores italianos da história, famoso mundialmente por sua canção Nel blu dipinto di blu (que talvez você conheça como Volare). Eu estava na cidade natal de Modugno vivendo la dolce vita durante […] O post Storytelling: Anthony Bourdain e a arte de contar histórias apareceu primeiro em Matheus de Souza.| Matheus de Souza
Jogue no Google a frase “o que eu aprendi” e você verá que os produtores de conteúdo têm aprendido as mais variadas coisas com as mais variadas situações. São lições aprendidas com alguma série, com o fim de algum relacionamento, com uma demissão ou até mesmo com um casal de idosos que decidiu viajar o […] O post O que eu aprendi escrevendo textos sobre o que eu aprendi apareceu primeiro em Matheus de Souza.| Matheus de Souza
Syntagma verbindet Storytelling und Spaß, um in einem Syntax-Seminar vermeintlich trockene Inhalte zu vermitteln. Gastbeitrag von Katja Politt. In einem Spiel, in dem es dezidiert um Sprache geht, wird auch mit Sprache gespielt. Da...| Language at Play
Plus, more on crisis and campaigns.| Ragan Communications
Our perceptual relationship with the world works because we trust prior stories. We could not fully perceive a tree if we did not know (because others have told us) that it is the product of a long growth process and that it does not grow overnight. This certainty is part of our “understanding” that a… Continue reading Our perceptual relationship with the world works because we trust prior stories | Umberto Eco→| Biblioklept
Branding present your company to the world and differentiate it from competitors. Let's discuss the significance of branding your business and how to do so effectively| Techie Loops
Does proving your point persuade your nonprofit donor? It turns out not so much. At least, not unless your donor is already pretty much won over. Proof (“just the facts, m’am”), absent persuasion (“once upon a time”), won’t get you far. In “How to Project Manage Your Nonprofit Story,” I delved into the concept of… The post Facts Tell, Stories Sell: The Fundraising Mistake You’re Probably Making appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
According to GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy), LinkedIn is the highest converting social media channel for nonprofits, with a 30% conversion rate on mobile and 50% on desktop. Not only is the platform the highest converting, but LinkedIn for Nonprofits found that LinkedIn members are 56% more likely than the average person online to donate to nonprofits. If your nonprofit has not been taking advantage of everything LinkedIn offers, it’s not too late! LinkedIn is as relevant today as ever—an...| Firespring
The brutal truth about your video's first 10 seconds You've spent hours crafting the perfect video. Your message is spot-on, your visuals are stunning, and your call-to-action is compelling. But here's the kicker, 20% of your viewers have already clicked away before you even get to the good stuff.| Videoscribe blog
It's time to embrace autumn as we step into September! As the seasons change, consider restructuring your social media or marketing strategy for the upcoming colder months. Get a leg up with our own social media calendar so you don't miss an important date this month! 📅| Videoscribe blog
Ever watched someone's eyes glaze over while you're explaining a complex concept? We've all been there, our brains process visual information 60,000 times faster than text. That's not just a fun fact; it's your secret weapon for making complicated ideas crystal clear.| Videoscribe blog
The secret weapon behind every captivating video? A killer storyboard You know that feeling when you're watching a video and suddenly realize you've been completely absorbed for the past five minutes? That's not an accident. Behind every engaging animation, explainer video, or educational presentation lies a carefully crafted storyboard that guides viewers through a compelling narrative journey.| Videoscribe blog
Stop-motion videos can bring your ideas to life in a unique and entertaining way. Imagine a series of images seamlessly transitioning to tell a story or showcase a concept. With VideoScribe, creating stop-motion videos like the example below is not only easy but also a whole lot of fun. In this guide, I'll walk you through the process, step by step, and by the end, you'll be ready to embark on your stop-motion animation journey.| Videoscribe blog
August has plenty to offer in terms of notable dates and holidays. Make sure to save these to your own social media calendar this month! 📅| Videoscribe blog
Projects & Partners › Current Projects Project partners: Oregon Coastal Mariculture Collaborative Builders Initiative Goals January 2025 – present Nate Parker-Jones holds a purple urchin that is ingesting tumble-cultured dulse […] The post Tending the Tides: Stories of Mariculture on the Oregon Coast appeared first on Ecotrust.| Ecotrust
PHOTO ESSAY | A look back at last year's Indigenous Agroforestry Network Gathering| Ecotrust
"As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?" - Cassandra Clare| Makoism
"Without my morning coffee, I’m just like a dried-up piece of roast goat." - Johann Sebastian Bach| Makoism
"Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever." - David Letterman| Makoism
My journey to self-love and realignment led me to reroute my career. I was flying first class, but I felt like I was crashing. Somewhere over the country — maybe the third or fourth trip that month — I looked out the window and realized something terrifying: I’d traded my family and identity for frequent […]| Real Leaders
Here’s why I approach everything with an owner mentality. Several years ago in my career, I was the chief information officer for a large, family-owned business. This business had a very significant technology infrastructure and a large engineering department. It became clear to me that our network wasn’t built to handle the demand that engineering […]| Real Leaders
Great storytelling is rare and difficult – and it has always been so. But the challenges are becoming more rather ...| Public Words
Without strong setup, great conflicts become boring or confusing.| Mythcreants
To break through to everyone in your audience, use Message Maps to simplify your message. Your messages are most powerful when you speak heart to heart. That’s because people make most decisions emotionally – including buying decisions – whether or not they recognize that. Serving up facts and reasons alone won’t change people’s minds. Marketing … Continue reading "Speak heart to heart" The post Speak heart to heart appeared first on Crystal Clear Communications.| Crystal Clear Communications
When content seems boring, often it’s because the content is too abstract. To get readers to sit up straight in their chairs, spice up your content with concrete language. Instead of describing the world from 40,000 feet, get to work at ground level. Bring the joy of life to readers by tickling all of their … Continue reading "How to change boring content into brilliant content" The post How to change boring content into brilliant content appeared first on Crystal Clear Communications.| Crystal Clear Communications
If you want to win an argument, you’ll love this new book, Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking. British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan of MSNBC shows how to win arguments by taking the high road and/or the low road to victory. “There are very few things you cannot achieve when you … Continue reading "Book Review: Win Every Argument" The post Book Review: Win Every Argument appeared first on Crystal Clear Communications.| Crystal Clear Communications
Book review: Jonah Berger’s “Magic Words” Here’s a great book on choosing the right words to make your message more persuasive: Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. The author, Jonah Berger, is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and has written several books, including Contagious. … Continue reading "Add Abracadabra to Your Message with Magic Words" The post Add Abracadabra to Your Message with Magic Words appeared first on Crysta...| Crystal Clear Communications
In un panorama editoriale sempre più affollato, saper riconoscere un’idea con del vero potenziale è una delle capacità più importanti per chi lavora, o vuole lavorare, con i libri. L'articolo Trovare le storie sembra essere il primo su Scuola Holden.| Scuola Holden
Un corso per imparare a ideare e realizzare una mostra fotografica partendo dalla valorizzazione di un archivio.| Scuola Holden
Shaped by Water: Adare Waterway Stories for Heritage Week As part of Heritage Week, Shaped by Water invites you to share your memories and stories of Limerick’s rivers, lakes, and waterways. This unique event series features a traditional Seanchaithe storytelling performance with live music, set in three iconic heritage sites: King John’s Castle, Lough Gur […] The post Shaped by Water: Adare Waterway Stories for Heritage Week appeared first on Adare Heritage Centre.| Adare Heritage Centre
Discover how psychology makes storytelling in videos powerful. Learn the science behind emotional hooks and viewer engagement.| simpleshow
To recap or not to recap, that is the question.| Mythcreants
The American Diversity Report (ADR) is proud to spotlight a profound new video series, Restore Our Humanity, created by Deborah Levine| ADR
"I never laugh until I've had my coffee." - Clark Gable| Makoism
Web3 storytelling requires a fundamentally different approach from traditional marketing. In a space where audiences are fragmented, concepts are technical, and skepticism runs high, brands must focus on clarity over complexity. Successful storytelling in web3 positions your audience as the hero of the narrative, uses strategic hooks to capture attention, and builds trust through consistent […] The post Web3 Storytelling: How to Effectively Tell Your Brand Story in Crypto appeared first on ...| Rise Up Media
I thought my business expansion failed, but then I rebuilt stronger. When I decided to expand Left-handesign from Singapore to Australia, it felt like the natural next step. Our purpose-driven, plantable stationery created waves in Singapore. We found our niche, built a loyal community, and made a measurable impact in our mission to replace single-use […]| Real Leaders
Tragically losing our CEO led us to build something that will outlast all of us. It was a sunny Saturday morning. My wife, Julie, and I had just finished breakfast at home. The windows were open, letting in that soft hum of summer — birds, a breeze, kids’ laughter as families rode by on their […]| Real Leaders
Dive into the dangers of mistaking awareness for affinity, how generic expertise has become a commodity, and how to deliver high-conviction messaging that only your brand can own.| Skyword
Everyone deserves a second chance, even old monsters.| Mythcreants
May all your surprises be good surprises.| Mythcreants
Un corso di alta formazione per chi vuole scrivere storie per bambine, bambini, ragazze e ragazzi, senza cadere nei soliti luoghi comuni. L'articolo Scrivere storie per l’infanzia sembra essere il primo su Scuola Holden.| Scuola Holden
Un corso di alta formazione per diventare autori di fumetti e imparare a governare la propria macchina narrativa. L'articolo Fare fumetti sembra essere il primo su Scuola Holden.| Scuola Holden
At the Elevate 2025 Conference, attendees submitted their most pressing questions, and in our series on Substack, we answered new questions...| Swaim Strategies
Curated links related to AI video avatars, AI image generation & editing, copyright and bias, and tools and templates.| Experiencing Elearning
Lately, I've been feeling this quiet disappointment every time I open an OTT platform or see a movie trailer blow up on Instagram. Indian big-budget films...| inspired by rebels
Toss out the technobabble and do this instead.| Mythcreants
What do you get when you mix a $300M production, Brad Pitt, and a fictional racing team? Read about the power of story-driven brands. The post <span class='p-name'>Fictional Teams. Real Money. Welcome to the Era of Story-Driven Brands</span> appeared first on GrowthRocks.| GrowthRocks
Turns out storytelling is more complicated than a flow chart.| Mythcreants
For every author who can't resist adding a benevolent fantasy kingdom.| Mythcreants
What inciting incidents are, where they fall short, and how to write a great opening.| Mythcreants
Before you read this, pour yourself a cup of tea and pet your winged cat.| Mythcreants
Lessons from The Umbrella Academy, Preacher, and The Boys.| Mythcreants
Second readers may be your biggest fans, but they're also pickier the second time.| Mythcreants
Hello, Mythcreants! I’ve been working on my story, but I’m worried about something: My main character is materializing as a type of magical being that’s usually evil and intimidating, but he defies that expectation and protects people from evil sorcerers. In my head, his personality is callous and brooding even as he saves people. I […]| Mythcreants
If you want audiences to root for your hero, you have to make it happen.| Mythcreants
Hey there, The protagonist in my first-person, post-apocalyptic novel is obsessed with a collection of cult films that are in the underground bunker she grew up in. They shape her understanding of the pre-fallout world. When she leaves the bunker, she references these films constantly to fill in details about the remnants of culture she […]| Mythcreants
Don't make your worldbuilding sound like an argument!| Mythcreants
Lampshading is fantastic tool, but only in the right situation.| Mythcreants
I know my story’s conflict needs to be at least partially caused by my hero’s flaw, so I’m making the hero prejudiced against people who will later help defeat the villain at the climax. However, the villain is someone the hero trusts, and the main conflict is caused by the villain gaslighting the hero. I’m […]| Mythcreants
Without a careful balance, readers will get bored or frustrated.| Mythcreants
Hey, Mythcreants, do you have any thoughts about mystery box stories? What to watch out for and how to make them as successful as possible? Anonymous Hey Anon, I discuss mystery boxes and what the problems are here: The Promise and Peril of Using Curiosity in Stories The base problem is that it’s simply too […]| Mythcreants
PHOTO ESSAY | A look at the rising problem of American shad in the Columbia River| Ecotrust
"A yawn is a silent scream for coffee" - Unknown| Makoism
"Everybody should believe in something. I believe I’ll have another coffee." - Unknown| Makoism
