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100% My Fault from the StoryCorps Podcast
/in Friendship, Humanity, Life Lessons, Nature, Podcast, StoryCorps/by Mark LovettI’m thankful that I’ve never been in a life-threatening situation, but millions of people around the world have, and those who made it through the experience have riveting stories to tell. In this case, it wasn’t just a single person in danger; it was two friends. And that means there are two story lines, two […]
Navigating Carbon Markets from the Climate Rising Podcast
/in Climate Change, Entrepreneurs, Environment, Government/by Mark LovettOn the Climate Rising Podcast, business and policy leaders join Harvard Business School faculty to discuss what businesses are doing, can do, and should do to confront climate change. Each episode dives into a particular topic with a subject matter expert in the field. While not presented in a true storytelling fashion, if you’re personal […]
Science Storytelling with TILclimate – Farm to table, with a side of fossil fuels
/in Climate Change, Education, Environment, Science, Storytelling/by Mark LovettClimate change stories can be complex, especially when they’re full of technical descriptions and lists of numbers. But when these stories are linked to our daily lives we can understand the issue more clearly. So I had to laugh when listening to this episode of the TILclimate Podcast as I happen to be a fan […]
Kasley Killam: Why social health is key to happiness and longevity @ TEDNext 2024
/in Health, Mental Health, Relationships, Social Health, TED Talk/by Mark LovettDuring the week of October 21, 2024 I had the pleasure of attending TEDNext, held in Atlanta. The event is a new initiative from the folks who produce the TED Conference. There were enlightening talks, insightful discussions and revealing discovery sessions. This post is the fifth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]
A Perfect Life Uprooted – Salima Saxton at The Moth in London
/in Family, Mental Health, Personal Stories, The Moth, Trauma/by Mark LovettThe Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. In this story told at The Moth London Mainstage on September 28, 2023, Salima Saxton talks about how […]
Storytelling And Your Moral Compass
/in Identity, Moral Compass, Personal Stories/by Mark LovettI recently had a discussion with a client about the principles which form a story’s foundation. As we delved deeper into the subject, three principles came up over and over: Honor, Integrity, and Respect. We talked at some length and the next day I decided to summarize and share what these principles meant to us: […]
Will AI Companions Change Your Story?
/in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Friendship, Humanity, Society, TED Talk/by Mark LovettCompanionship is a natural part of the human experience. We’re born into a family that cares for us and within in few years we begin forging friendships – most notably with other kids in the neighborhood and schoolmates once we enter the educational system. During our teenage years romance takes the companionship model in a […]
Malcolm Gladwell: The tipping point I got wrong @ TEDNext 2024
/in Justice, Politics, Society, TED, TED Talk, Truth/by Mark LovettDuring the week of October 21, 2024 I had the pleasure of attending TEDNext, held in Atlanta. The event is a new initiative from the folks who produce the TED Conference. There were enlightening talks, insightful discussions and revealing discovery sessions. This post is the fourth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]
Crazy Bet by Nate DiMeo @ The Memory Palace
/in Democracy, Freedom, History, Podcast, Slavery, Warfare/by Mark LovettLong time readers of this blog already know that one of my favorite storytelling podcasts is The Memory Palace, hosted by Nate DiMeo. And the exciting news is that Nate’s new book was recently released. No surprise that the book’s title is: The Memory Palace – True Short Stories of the Past (Kindle, Hardcover). I […]
Rhaina Cohen: Why Friendship Can Be Just As Meaningful as Romantic Love @ TEDNext 2024
/in Emotions, Family, Friendship, Relationships/by Mark LovettDuring the week of October 21, 2024 I had the pleasure of attending TEDNext, held in Atlanta. The event is a new initiative from the folks who produce the TED Conference. There were enlightening talks, insightful discussions and revealing discovery sessions. This post is the fifth in a series highlighting some of my favorite talks. […]