Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a storyteller and brand builder, I’ve found that embedding GPS data and utilizing facial recognition in my photography
Why the Words We Use Matter More Than Ever
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto Caption: David and Tami Woods are beginning a new chapter in Bobo, Burkina Faso—and they’re not doing it
Why I Shoot RAW: It’s All About the Latitude
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen people ask me why I still shoot in RAW instead of JPEG or TIFF, I smile and say,
Why Human Storytellers Still Matter in an AI World
Reading Time: 2 minutesEverywhere you turn, someone’s talking about how AI is changing everything—from writing scripts to editing videos and even generating
Honoring the Heart of Healthcare – National Nurses Day
Reading Time: 3 minutesRose Nantonah, a nurse, is setting up an IV with a child patient at the Baptist Medical Center in
When Words Aren’t Enough: Why Music and Photography Let My Soul Speak
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor as long as I can remember, words have never quite been enough. They often come out tangled, too
The Power of Patterns: How Autism Shapes My Life as a Storyteller and Brand Builder
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by Dennis Fahringer If you’ve ever worked with me, you know I’m constantly learning. That’s not just a
Big News: FOCUS Has a New Name — Welcome to The Story Thread
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past few years, I’ve walked alongside many of you through conversations, workshops, and stories shared under the
The Power of Consistent Messaging: Breaking Through the Noise with Storytelling
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery face tells a story. Consistent, human-centered storytelling cuts through and connects in a world overwhelmed by noise. It’s
The Importance of Storytelling in Building Relationships with Your Audience
Reading Time: 4 minutes“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what
Story First: Why Strategy Beats Speed Every Time
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of the most common conversations I have with clients starts with this: “We need a quick video.”or“Can
Why Photographing Birds at Your Birdfeeder is Surprisingly Therapeutic
Reading Time: 3 minutesCaption: A male rose-breasted grosbeak, often called a “cut-throat” for its striking red chest, stops by my feeder during
How Alvin Toffler’s Powershift Shaped the World We Live In — and Why Storytellers Matter More Than Ever
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen Alvin Toffler’s book Powershift hit the shelves in 1990, I was one of the many who picked it
How Often Should a Storyteller Tell Their Own Story?
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by Dennis Fahringer As someone who helps businesses and nonprofits tell compelling stories to connect with their audiences,
What Made Mother Teresa Different? It Wasn’t Just the Work.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery day, around the world, nuns, missionaries, aid workers, and volunteers roll up their sleeves and do the quiet
Why My Backup CDs Failed — And What I Learned About Proper Storage
Reading Time: 2 minutesI used to think backing up my photos to CD and DVD was a smart move. I used high-quality