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The Storytelling Lab

The Storytelling Lab covers everything you need to know about personal and professional stories to leverage their power to deepen your connections, increase your sales + donations, and serve your audiences better with real-life examples and experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:50

Personal Narratives with Elaine Bloom

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/03/21

Our guest this week is Elaine Bloom, a motivational speaker, career counselor & business owner living in Norway. Rain and Elaine discuss personal and societal narratives, being better listeners, learning to be honest with ourselves and others, and knowing when it’s time to say “no” or walk away. As a career counselor, Elaine has learned that sharing stories and personal experiences is the best way to connect with others. Listen in for a truly motivational episode!Follow Elaine on Instagram

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44:03

Business Writing with Annie Beth Donahue

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/03/07

Ever wonder how long your online blog post should be? How to write for health care professionals? Or, how to turn academic journals into plain language for a larger (and more general) audience? Well, this episode is perfect for you! Rain discusses actionable writing tips with Annie Beth Brown Donahue, a long-time friend and freelance healthcare writer and children’s novelist. Annie Beth recently finished writing a mystery novel for middle schoolers, titled No Clues, You Lose.Follow Annie Beth on

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32:22

Minding the Gap with Bing Liu

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/02/21

We take a break from our normal interviews to share a conversational interview, recorded last year at the Full Frame Film Festival, between Rain and Bing Liu, director of Oscar nominated documentary Minding the Gap! Rain talks with Bing about shooting beautiful skateboarding footage, the decision to make Minding the Gap a personal narrative, and the hardships surrounding familial cycles of abuse. And, of course, we wish Bing the best of luck at the Academy Awards this weekend!Follow Bing on Twitter

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51:07

Independent Filmmaking with Evan Kidd

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/02/07

This week we dive into the world of independent filmmaking with North Carolina filmmaker, Evan Kidd. Evan finished his first feature film, Son of Clowns, in 2016 (just two years after graduating college!), and is now focusing his energy on a short documentary. Rain and Evan discuss taking creative leaps, knowing when to ask for favors, being authentic, and speaking to your audience.Follow Evan on twitter @MrEvanKidd Or check out his website: https://rocksetproductions.com/ Hosted on Acast. See

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1:02:16

Place Science with Dr. Katherine Loflin

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/01/24

This week our guest is Dr Katherine Loflin, a globally-recognized expert in the field of Placemaking. Katherine runs a global consulting agency, where she helps communities better understand the dynamic relationship we have with our places, focusing on the importance of thriving in the cities and towns where we feel most at home.When she’s not busy being the City Doctor, Katherine produces historical fiction stage performances that tell the stories of a place. Listen in to learn more about Place

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Nonprofit Storytelling with Brittany Jennings

The Storytelling Lab ·

2019/01/10

This week we welcome Brittany Jennings, Eastern North Carolina’s regional communication manager for the American Red Cross, to discuss nonprofit communication and recent hurricane Florence relief efforts. We talk storytelling in the midst of crisis, packaging stories for news outlets, and owning up to mistakes when they happen (because they always do).Follow Brittany on twitter @BritJenningsFollow Eastern NC Red Cross @RedCrossENC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 9: Tools of the Trade

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/12/27

Today we get practical! Rain talks us through the tools needed in each step of the filmmaking process. We break it up into bare bones, middle range, and high budget tools so that you can decide what works best for your storytelling style. Listen in to learn more about the roles needed on a film set, camera models, stabilizers, light sets, microphones, and editing softwares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 10: It's the Man, Not the Machine

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/12/27

Cheers to the last episode of Season 1! To finish it off, Rain brings us back to the heart of storytelling. We’ve talked through many important storytelling tips and tricks, but remember the most important tip is to follow your heart (as cheesy as it sounds). Join us next season as we dive deeper into the practice of storytelling and invite trailblazing guests to share more storytelling techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:46

Ep 6: Video

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/12/13

Welcome to the Storytelling Lab! Today we’re talking all things video. Rain takes us through the basics of showing, instead of telling, and stresses the importance of variety in visual storytelling. We’ll teach you how to successfully use A-roll, B-roll, and archival footage, and explain the different types of shots used to create tone and variety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:09

Ep 8: Graphics

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/12/13

Welcome to another episode of the Storytelling Lab! Today, Rain explains the best ways to use graphics in your storytelling. We’ll explore the importance of text graphics, animation, infographics, and subtitles (which are SO effective for social media storytelling). Listen in to learn simple ways to use graphics to bump your visual storytelling to the next level! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:54

Ep 7: Audio

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/12/13

Welcome back! This episode’s all about audio. You might not think about it, but audio can be even more important than video, and bad audio can make or break a story! Rain talks the yeses and nos of audio equipment, how to make sound effects your friend, and the importance of music choice and personable narration. We also talk podcasts, audio books, and other new, audio-heavy storytelling methods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:53

Ep 5: ABCs of Storytelling

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/11/29

Welcome back! It’s time to dive into the nuts and bolts of storytelling: the beginning, middle, and end. In this episode, Rain will share some techniques that will help you plot out a story. We’ll discuss ways to create relatable characters and see how themes begin to emerge when the basics are already planned out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:24

Ep 4: Storytelling Tools

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/11/29

What’s up and welcome! On this episode of the Storytelling lab, we explore storytelling tools. With everything available at the touch of a screen, we have so many different ways to receive and to tell stories. Listen in to see how you can use social media, podcasts, graphics, gifs, and memes as a tools for storytelling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:57

Ep 3: Why Short Form

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/11/26

Welcome to another episode of the Storytelling Lab. Today, Rain will talk about the advantage of short form storytelling, starting with the Ernest Hemingway legend of the original six word story. Learn the how to cut fat out of your stories and grab your audience in the first 5 seconds! And remember, if it’s not helping move your story forward, it’s an injustice to the piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:56

Ep 1: Intro

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/11/26

Welcome to the first episode of the Storytelling Lab with Rain Bennett, professional documentarian and competitive storyteller! In this series, Rain will break down the art and science of storytelling, and together we will learn how to start seeing our “flaws” as super powers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 2: Why Storytelling

The Storytelling Lab ·

2018/11/26

Today we’ll be talking about the ‘why’ of storytelling. Why do we love stories? And, why does storytelling work? Join Rain, our storytelling expert, as he talks branded content and storytelling as a method to build trust. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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