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Jan 28, 2026 22 min

Bad Tango, Good Story

from The Story Letter Hosted by Micaela Blei

Let’s get tactical! I'm breaking down the three key elements that turn a story idea into a capital-S Story. Plus you’ll hear these tools in action: I’m workshopping a brand new story about my extremely brief tango career, sharing my thought process and decisions along the way. Alejandro Puerta on TripAdvisor (he was the best - check out the reviews) Need story help? Work with me! Want more? Subscribe to The Story Letter on Substack for storytelling insights, personal essays, and the free companion workbook! Listen to my Audible Original, You Will Not Recognize Your Life Enjoying The Story Letter? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! EPISODE CREDITS: Written and hosted by Micaela Blei Produced, edited and mixed by Laura Boach Artwork designed by Stefan Davis w. Micaela Blei Music: Duke of New York by Adrian D. Walther CONNECT WITH ME: Website: micaelablei.com Substack: thestoryletter.com Instagram: @micaelablei_stories LinkedIn: Micaela Blei

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Let’s get tactical! I'm breaking down the three key elements that turn a story idea into a capital-S Story. Plus you’ll hear these tools in action: I’m workshopping a brand new story about my extremely brief tango career, sharing my thought process and decisions along the way.

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