Storytelling

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/151373/storytelling

“Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang on to.” - Lisa Cron

He sued Donald Trump and won? So begins the conversation teen host, Julia, has with the best-selling author and winner of numerous Moth GrandSLAM Championships, Matthew Dicks as they discuss his newest book with strategies to grow business and brands, Stories Sell. Matt shares how being a storyteller and a math teacher to ten-year-olds catapulted him into becoming a sought-after consultant to major corporations. He offers many techniques, including his Homework for Life, that helps create stories that stick. Reporter Hasini believes it is important for teens to share stories to help with connection. Sharing stories gives teens a voice to express themselves authentically. Storytelling sparks conversations and challenges perspectives. Modern technology has completely changed storytelling. With social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, teens share experiences instantly.

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Bio: Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is the author of Stories Sell and eight other books. A bestselling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, and award-winning elementary schoolteacher, he teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organizations. Dicks has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. They also cohost the Speak Up Storytelling podcast. He lives in Connecticut with his family. Website: matthewdicks.com

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Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/151373/storytelling