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95,000 Names – 95,000 Stories
/in Discrimination, History, Humanity, LGBTQ /by Mark LovettTraditions are an essential element of every culture. Merriam-Webster defines the term as “the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction.” Stories, in other words. But not just spoken, as humans are prone to create celebrations based on these stories. […]
The Successful Pitch with John Livesay
/in Brand Storytelling, Entrepreneurs, Podcast, Speaker Adventure, TEDx /by Mark LovettI had the pleasure of meeting John Livesay when he joined the Speaker Adventure storytelling program that I hosted with hall-of-fame speaker Jeff Salz, and we’ve been friends ever since. John’s podcast, The Successful Pitch, which is a must listen for entrepreneurs and business leaders, focuses on how to make your pitch compelling, clear and […]
A Decades Long Struggle for Justice as told on The Memory Palace
/in Discrimination, History, Humanity, Identity, LGBTQ /by Mark LovettThe Memory Palace continues to be one of my favorite storytelling podcasts with its unique way of bringing forth historical landscapes of people, places and events that traverse the arc of time, deftly infused with an insightful sense of relevance that speaks to current affairs. With the struggle for racial equality front and center we […]
Creating a Vivid and Continuous Dream
/in Audience, Fiction, Narrative, Nonfiction, Writing /by Mark LovettJohn Gardner was an accomplished author, literary critic and university professor – a rather rare combination. He was one of the best teachers of fiction writing, and his two books on the topic, The Art of Fiction and On Becoming a Novelist, have helped thousands learn the craft. If you read my previous blog posted […]
The Country Doctor on Snap Judgement
/in Discrimination, Health, Podcast, Storylistening, Truth /by Mark LovettAmerica has had problems with discrimination from day one. Look no further than the death toll of Native Americans, often deemed to be heathens, as settlers pushed onward from sea to shining sea. And with the invention of the cotton gin, wealthy landowners sanctified an increase in slavery, economically justifying the practice of kidnapping, shackling, […]
Behind the Scenes of The Memory Palace
/in Art, History, Humanity, Narrative, Podcast /by Mark LovettI’ve been a podcast listener for many years, and at the beginning of my daily walk I’ll open the PocketCasts app on my phone to find an episode that will indulge my storytelling addiction. There are podcasts which live there temporarily – I’ll add and delete as my desires change – but several of them […]
The Modern Story of Strange Fruit, with Dianne Reeves and John Beasley
/in History, Humanity, Justice, Slavery, Trauma /by Mark LovettRacial discrimination is a sad reality throughout the world, and sadly, still a significant aspect of American culture. From the advent of slavery in the South, to fighting a Civil War in hopes of bringing the practice to a close, and the current state of affairs after many centuries. It is a story we wish […]
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but?
/in Narrative, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Truth /by Mark LovettDo you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? We’ve all heard this question, or something similar, asked of witnesses in television or movie courtroom scenes. And for anyone who has served on a jury, you have heard it first hand. But what does this question really mean, is […]
Why Storytelling Matters via Patrick Moreau
/in Emotions, Health, Patrick Moreau, Storytelling, Trauma /by Mark Lovett“Why storytelling?” It’s a question I’ve been asked many times, often preceded by the phrase, “Out of all the career paths you could have pursued.” The standard answer has always been, “Because it matters, because it expresses our humanity, because it can change the world.” For me, it’s something that I have witnessed in my […]
Us CAN Do This by Gill Sotu
/in Art, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Humanity, TEDx, Truth /by Mark LovettI’ve always believed that there’s an opportunity to reach inside and search for the beauty and joy which exists within the pain and sorrow of any tragic experience. It’s not always easy, and the gifts can be elusive to say the least, but they are there nonetheless. Spoken word artist Gill Sotu is one of […]