The Power of Storytelling: How Narrative Shapes Impact, Inclusion, and Influence, With Ted Neill

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on May 22, 2025

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In this episode, award-winning author and journalist Ted Neill shares how storytelling can be a powerful tool for impact, inclusion, and influence.

With experience working across five continents as an educator, health professional, and writer, Ted brings a unique perspective on how narratives shape our understanding of justice, identity, and social change.

We’ll explore how businesses, creatives, and thought leaders can harness the power of storytelling to connect with their audience, build their brand, and drive meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, writer, or changemaker, this episode will inspire you to use your voice for greater impact.

Tune in to hear Ted’s thoughts on:

  • Your background is incredibly diverse—working in education, global health, and journalism. How have these experiences shaped your approach to storytelling?
  • What role does storytelling play in business and marketing, and why is it such a powerful tool?
  • How can entrepreneurs, brands, and creatives use storytelling to connect more deeply with their audience?
  • Many of your books tackle social justice, inclusion, and complex societal issues. How do you balance telling compelling stories while addressing these critical topics?
  • For business owners and professionals who may not see themselves as “natural storytellers,” what are some simple ways they can start incorporating storytelling into their messaging?
  • How has your own personal journey—from working with HIV+ orphans in Kenya to navigating mental health challenges—influenced your work and the way you connect with audiences?
  • You’ve written across multiple genres and for different age groups. How do you tailor your storytelling for different audiences while staying true to your message?
  • What advice would you give to people who want to write a book, launch a creative project, or share their story but feel intimidated by the process?
  • Can you share an example of a brand, leader, or movement that has used storytelling effectively to inspire change?
  • Where can our listeners learn more about your work and connect with you?
  • And much, much more!

Invitation From Our Guest:

As a special gift, Ted is offering the first book in his time-travel sci-fi novel, The Selah Branch. It’s a gripping story about a Black college student who is thrust into pre-civil rights America—where history, activism, and survival collide. If you love sci-fi with a powerful social justice edge, this one’s for you!
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/sg9b0xxtf6

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Ted Neill is an award-winning author and journalist whose work spans fiction, memoir, and social commentary. With a career that has taken him across five continents as an educator, health professional, and writer, Ted’s storytelling explores the intersections of justice, spirituality, and human resilience. His work has been featured in The Washington Post and Recovery Today, and he is the recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Torch of Peace Award. Ted’s books, including his acclaimed Mystery Force series and powerful memoir Two Years of Wonder, tackle issues of inclusion, disability visibility, and social justice in ways that captivate and inspire.
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