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My guest today is Hillary Rea, the founder of Tell Me A Story. Hillary helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers identify that personal narratives that create powerful communication. Now, you might think Hillary had this whole speaking up and taking a stand thing under control. She did, too. In fact, in episode 226, Hillary shared how she's found the confidence to stand on stage and share vulnerable personal experiences through storytelling. But earlier this year, just after Covid-19 upended her business, Hillary realized she had let herself, her story, and her stand get watered down. She was trying to squeeze into a mold that she assumed other people wanted her to fit into. This is the story of how she reversed course, started speaking up for real, and the challenges she faced as she did. Hillary and I talk about how her business shakeup this year helped her see what had become a big problem, how she tried to fit in and avoid looking like a weirdo, the concrete changes she made to how she presents her work, and the ongoing challenges of continuing to speak up in a stronger way. The post EP 301: Taking A Stand With Tell Me A Story Founder Hillary Rea appeared first on What Works.