S13 E18 History is a Story with Gayle Turner & Shelli Jost Brady & Danita Rountree Green

Welcome back to another episode of Stories Matter! Helping Leaders Transform Lives. In today's episode, titled "History is a Story," your hosts Shelli Jost Brady and Gayle Turner are joined by special guest Danita Rountree Green to discuss the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of history. They delve into the significance of a local organization's rebranding efforts, highlighting the importance of embracing a new identity rather than just making surface-level changes. Our hosts and guest reflect on the evolving narrative surrounding historical events, with events being held at various museums and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Stay tuned as they explore the importance of inclusivity, the value of personal narratives, and the potential for healing through truth-telling and building relationships across racial divides. This thought-provoking episode will encourage you to examine your own perspective and consider the transformative power of stories. So grab your headphones, settle in, and let's dive into this captivating discussion on the significance of history as a story. Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/  Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/ Danita Rountree Green is Executive Director at Coming Together Virginia. She’s a Transformational Storyteller and an Historical & Generational Harms Specialist. She combines her knowledge of fine art, storytelling and trauma informed care to help individuals, families and communities to work through trauma including generational and historic trauma resulting in implicit bias and racial disparity. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danita-rountree-green-88b95b151/ Subscribe to The Storytellers Channel’s newsletter by downloading a FREE checklist of how to craft intentional stories to inspire results. https://storytellerschannel.com/inspire Keywords Danita Rountree Green, organization rebranding, brand identity, superficial changes, lipstick on a pig, listening, shaping, events, museums, African American Museum, Civil War Museum, Branch Museum, Black Lives Matter movement, regeneration, visitors, storytelling, subjective, excluded, inclusively, perspectives, multiple stories, unified narrative, dual action, storytellers, personal stories, experiences, playwriting, racial stereotypes, diversity, media portrayals, progress, race relations, history, Enslavement legacy, truth-telling, relationships, healing wounds.