My guest is Aaron Calafato, an award-winning storyteller, narrative designer, and content strategist, for some of the world’s fastest growing companies. His podcast, 7 Minute Stories, is autobiographical and extemporaneous — the man writes nothing down — and has achieved a cult following, reaching more than 30 million people worldwide. When he’s not telling seven-minute stories, he’s also the co-creator, co-producer, and co-host of Glassdoor’s The Lonely Office podcast, which has quickly become a Top 50 Career Podcast.

Aaron is a master at adapting. If the world tells him no, he turns it into a resounding yes, usually by telling a story. Who else can turn crushing student debt into a successful one-man show performed for three years across the country? He’s resourceful, resilient, and like me, a fellow believer in the power story.

Takeaways:

• The impact of personal stories can transcend individual experiences.
• The more specific a story is the more universal it can become.
• Believe in yourself and your work.
• Creativity often requires sacrifice and always requires courage.

Resources:

Listen to 7 Minute Stories.

Subscribe to Aaron’s YouTube Channel.

Follow him on instagram @aaroncalafato.