How Storytelling Connects Us to History, Each Other, and Ourselves | Bianca Sams

What happens when creativity, history, and humanity collide in the hands of a gifted storyteller?In this episode, I’m joined by Bianca Sams, playwright, TV writer, historian at heart, and creative force, for a deeply moving conversation about storytelling, forgotten history, creativity, and the courage to build your own path.We explore Bianca’s journey from acting to playwriting and television writing, and how her fascination with untold stories led her to research overlooked moments in American history. Bianca shares the inspiration behind her work, exploring the lives of unsung heroes like Claudette Colvin and Black World War II soldiers whose stories of love, sacrifice, and resilience were buried by history.From researching archives in Paris to writing for television and theater, Bianca explains how storytelling can bridge cultures, connect generations, and help people see themselves reflected in history. In this episode, she reveals the importance of preserving human stories, creating art with purpose, and refusing to wait for permission to pursue your creative calling.Grab a drink! This conversation will inspire you to think differently about history, storytelling, creativity, and the power of human connection.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro & welcome toast(01:08) Toasting friendship and storytelling(01:52) Meeting at Paris playwright workshop(03:44) Researching a WWII love story(06:47) The “wait, what?” story test(09:33) WWII romance shaped by racism(16:52) Writing others’ stories with care(20:25) Claudette Colvin before Rosa Parks(25:41) Unsung heroes who inspire change(29:07) Why history feels disconnected(29:40) Teaching history through human stories(31:17) Theater builds empathy through stories(33:01) Writing for stage and screen(36:06) Finding hope inside hard stories(38:29) One story, many storytelling formats(41:32) Start your own party(47:56) Legacy lives through human connectionConnect with me:Official website: https://www.backofyards.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muccidiana Check out The Snugawinks of Cuddleton Falls: https://www.snugawinks.com Connect with my guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-sams-bb236a24/