In this rare and brief solo episode, host Megan Powers takes us through the concept of grounded confidence, referencing the theory shared in Brene' Brown's book "Atlas of the Heart."  Megan gives some of her personal background, including her unique upbringing as the youngest of nine children and how it shaped her extroverted personality and approach to learning. She reflects on her academic struggles and eventual success, highlighting the importance of leaning into one's strengths and embracing personal growth.  Learn About... - Grounded Confidence: Discover how grounded confidence is important for meaningful connections. - Self-Assessment and Growth: Explore the idea of "I'm here to get it right, not to be right," and how self-assessment can lead to personal and professional growth. - Embodied Awareness: Understand the significance of listening to our bodies and how it relates to grounded confidence.  In exploring Brown's theory, Megan explores looking at self-awareness and practice in building grounded confidence, and connecting better with others.  ~._.*._.~Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 162, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts!Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **

In this captivating episode, we delve into the art of storytelling with Jay Acunzo, an expert who helps individuals and brands become stronger storytellers. Jay emphasizes the importance of resonance over reach and challenges us to consider how we can truly connect with our audience by making them care. Learn About...- Resonance vs. Reach: Understand why focusing on resonance is more impactful than just increasing reach, and how it can lead to greater engagement and loyalty.- Crafting Effective Stories: Discover the importance of having a defensible premise and how it can turn a good story into an effective one that drives action.- Valuable and Original Content: Explore how to make your content more insightful and personal to stand out in a crowded marketplace.- Developing Your Unique Voice: Learn how practice and feedback can help you refine your storytelling skills and make your message resonate.- Asking Better Questions: Gain insights into how asking the right questions can lead to deeper understanding and more meaningful communication. Our Guest...Jay Acunzo is a seasoned storyteller and consultant who has worked with industry giants like Google, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and Salesforce. He hosts the podcast "How Stories Happen," where he explores the nuances of storytelling with renowned voices like Seth Godin and Ann Handley. Jay is passionate about helping others find their unique voice and believes that the key to effective storytelling lies in resonance and authenticity. ~._.*._.~Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events. Check out episode 161, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts!Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **