When it comes to sharing our story, we’ve all heard the advice: “share from your scars, not from your wounds.” But Renee Frojo, a brand and content strategist, makes a bold case for doing the opposite.

In this episode, Renee discusses the power of speaking from your pain before it’s polished, how vulnerability builds real credibility, and why the future of storytelling might actually make us more human. As she says, “It’s the very things we are afraid of that ultimately unlock potential, connection, and answers.”

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The hidden cost of always trying to appear “credible” online
• The fear of exposure—and how it blocks creative potential
• Why emotionally intelligent storytellers will thrive in the age of AI

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In this episode, we have with us Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite), the author of We Need Your Art and the voice behind the wildly popular community, Inspired to Write, where she helps her global audience of creatives dismantle limiting narratives and start taking their work seriously.

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Terry Rice is a keynote speaker, author, and coach for high performers and teams, specializing in storytelling for influence, impact, and income. He had a major breakthrough in his work when he learned to lean into the dark side of his story instead of shying away from it. In this conversation, Terry opens up about the power of storytelling, how to know when to share your truth, and how to transform pain into impact.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Sharing raw, vulnerable stories as an authority figure
• Using alter egos to enhance storytelling
• Clarifying your audience by knowing yourself

CONNECT WITH TERRY RICE:

• Website: https://terryrice.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsterryrice/

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