The Story Within: How Play and Narrative Shape Who We Are with Kevin Cordi

In this episode of the Origins of Creativity podcast, host Becky Gehrisch interviews professional Storyteller, Kevin Cordi, who is an international award winning educator and author! Kevin discusses the transformative power of storytelling and play in personal and professional contexts. He emphasizes the importance of a narrative mindset, the role of creativity in storytelling, and the need for collaboration and deep listening in the creative process. He encourages listeners to embrace play and creativity in their lives, fostering joy and connection through storytelling.   You can find out more about Kevin Cordi at http://www.kevincordi.com/, and on X at https://x.com/KevinDCordi1   Books mentioned in this episode: The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside of the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul Link: https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Mind-Power-Thinking-Outside/dp/B0B1QXQT18   The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller Link: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Whisperer-Awakening-Inner-Reader/dp/0470372273   The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358659639     Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast   Bluesky: @OriginsofCreativityPodcast.com    Hosted by: Becky Gehrisch   Produced by @BooklingMedia