The Ripple Effect of Purpose: Toby Myles & Juliet Cutler on Storytelling That Changes Lives

Check Out These Highlights: When Juliet Cutler traveled to Tanzania as a young volunteer, she thought she was simply offering her skills to help support girls’ education. What she didn’t expect was how deeply the experience would reshape her understanding of purpose, storytelling, and the impact one person can have on an entire community. In this episode, Juliet shares how witnessing extreme poverty, resilience, and the transformative power of education changed the trajectory of her life and work. She opens up about the reverse culture shock she experienced returning home, the winding path that eventually led her into museum interpretation and experiential storytelling, and why curiosity and listening are at the heart of every meaningful story. Toby and Juliet also explore the idea of “getting quiet” enough to hear the inner voice guiding you toward work that matters. From Maasai girls’ education to museum curation, Juliet’s story is ultimately about paying attention to the stories that deserve to be told, and recognizing that purpose can create a ripple effect far beyond ourselves. If you’ve ever questioned whether your work is making a meaningful difference, this conversation will leave you reflecting on impact, intuition, and the power of using your skills in service of something bigger. About Juliet Cutler: Juliet Cutler is an author, storyteller, and interpretation consultant whose work focuses on cultural storytelling, museums, parks, and educational experiences. Through her books and her work with Nomad Studio, she helps bring overlooked stories to life while advocating for education and community impact initiatives in Tanzania. Connect with Juliet: 🌐 Websites: www.julietcutler.com and www.nomad-studio.net 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietcutler/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutler.juliet 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliet.cutler/ Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.