Open This Book: The Podcast
by Sara Lohse
You have a story. Actually, you have a lot of them. The problem is, you probably don’t think they’re worth telling.I’m Sara Lohse, and Open This Book is the podcast adaptation of my award-winning book, Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders. This isn’t a traditional audiobook. It’s an invitation to look differently at the moments that made you who you are—and learn how to turn them into stories that connect, build trust, and make your ideas worth remembering.I don’t believe everybody has a story. I believe everybody is a story. We’re anthologies filled with beginnings and endings, plot twists, supporting characters, conflicts, questionable decisions, and lessons we might not recognize until much later.And you don’t need a dramatic origin story, a life-changing tragedy, or a future biopic to have something worth saying. Some of our most powerful stories are the little ones: the embarrassing mistakes, unexpected detours, small wins, and seemingly ordinary
Episodes
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Chapter 4: Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever found yourself in a room full of people, certain that you’re the only one who doesn’t belong? In this episode, I get real about imposter syndrome—the nagging voice that tries to convince us we’re less qualified, less deserving, or just plain lucky rather than worthy. Whether you’re...
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Chapter 3: My Why (And How to Find Yours)
Why do we do what we do? If you’ve ever stared at a goal and wondered what’s really driving you—or struggled to take your passion from wishful thinking to concrete action—this episode is for you. Discover how finding your “why” can change not just your path, but your entire perspective. What I...
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Chapter 2: The Girl With the Penis Tattoo
Sometimes the stories that change our lives don’t start with drama—they sneak up on us and only reveal their impact years later. In this chapter, I share my “villain origin story,” tracing how an unexpected tattoo on a trip to Ireland turned into a life-altering experience I never expected. What…
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Chapter 1: The Common Misconception
We’ve been taught to believe that, unless our lives are bursting with drama or headline-worthy events, our stories aren’t worth telling. But what if the truth is the exact opposite? In this opening episode, I challenge the common misconception that only extraordinary lives make for meaningful...
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Introduction: How to Harness Your Story and Build Thought Leadership in Your Field
Have you ever felt like there’s a story inside you—one that could transform the way you lead, work, or connect—but you’re not sure how to share it or even where to begin? This episode is your invitation to crack open your own narrative and discover the power within. In this very first episode of...
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Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders
You have a story. Actually, you have a lot of them. The problem is, you probably don’t think they’re worth telling. I’m Sara Lohse, and Open This Book is the podcast adaptation of my award-winning book, Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders. This isn’t a traditional...
About this show
You have a story. Actually, you have a lot of them. The problem is, you probably don’t think they’re worth telling.I’m Sara Lohse, and Open This Book is the podcast adaptation of my award-winning book, Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders. This isn’t a traditional audiobook. It’s an invitation to look differently at the moments that made you who you are—and learn how to turn them into stories that connect, build trust, and make your ideas worth remembering.I don’t believe everybody has a story. I believe everybody is a story. We’re anthologies filled with beginnings and endings, plot twists, supporting characters, conflicts, questionable decisions, and lessons we might not recognize until much later.And you don’t need a dramatic origin story, a life-changing tragedy, or a future biopic to have something worth saying. Some of our most powerful stories are the little ones: the embarrassing mistakes, unexpected detours, small wins, and seemingly ordinary
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