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The Modern Story of Strange Fruit, with Dianne Reeves and John Beasley
/in History, Humanity, Justice, Slavery, Trauma/by Mark LovettRacial discrimination is a sad reality throughout the world, and sadly, still a significant aspect of American culture. From the advent of slavery in the South, to fighting a Civil War in hopes of bringing the practice to a close, and the current state of affairs after many centuries. It is a story we wish […]
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but?
/in Narrative, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Truth/by Mark LovettDo you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? We’ve all heard this question, or something similar, asked of witnesses in television or movie courtroom scenes. And for anyone who has served on a jury, you have heard it first hand. But what does this question really mean, is […]
Why Storytelling Matters via Patrick Moreau
/in Emotions, Health, Patrick Moreau, Storytelling, Trauma/by Mark Lovett“Why storytelling?” It’s a question I’ve been asked many times, often preceded by the phrase, “Out of all the career paths you could have pursued.” The standard answer has always been, “Because it matters, because it expresses our humanity, because it can change the world.” For me, it’s something that I have witnessed in my […]
Us CAN Do This by Gill Sotu
/in Art, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Humanity, TEDx, Truth/by Mark LovettI’ve always believed that there’s an opportunity to reach inside and search for the beauty and joy which exists within the pain and sorrow of any tragic experience. It’s not always easy, and the gifts can be elusive to say the least, but they are there nonetheless. Spoken word artist Gill Sotu is one of […]
250 Filmmakers Tell 1 Pandemic Story
/in Coronavirus, Covid-19, Narrative, Storytelling, Video/by Mark LovettThe depth of storytelling is without limits, which is why I often tap into the brilliance of other individuals and organizations to expand my own wisdom and perspective on the art. And that would explain why I’m a big fan of Muse Storytelling. As masters of video production they not only produce world-class film, but […]
You Matter – Your Story Matters
/in Emotions, Health, Humanity, Passion, Storytelling, TEDx/by Mark LovettOver the years I’ve talked to thousands of people about storytelling, especially the impactful niche of personal storytelling, and the most common reason many folks are reluctant to tell their story is that they don’t feel their story matters much, that their experiences and lessons learned over the years wouldn’t be of interest to others. […]
Going Home in the COVID-19 Pandemic
/in Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Storylistening/by Mark LovettMarch 16th marked the tenth day of my visit to the United States, and it was hard to believe how much the world had changed in that short period of time. It was a travel day for me, actually a pair of travel days as I was scheduled for a train ride from Irvine, California […]
Storylistening and the Covid-19 Pandemic
/in Health, Humanity, Storylistening, Trauma/by Mark LovettIt’s Saturday, March 14th. I’ve been traveling for the past nine days, from Lisbon to San Diego by way of London and Los Angeles. At the moment I’m visiting a friend in Orange County, California. From the balcony I look out across the upscale community, an enclave of posh condos and apartments intermixed with office […]
Storytelling and the Power of Reflection
/in Emotions, Ira Glass, Joan Didion, Narrative, Reflection/by Mark LovettPersonal storytelling consists of recounting events that have occurred in the past, describing the state of the world as it is today, or offering up our theory as to how the future may look. As storytellers our narratives include a combination of external actions and events, as well as your internal thoughts or feelings. An […]
The Story of Your Identity in the Digital Age
/in Discrimination, Humanity, Identity, Technology/by Mark LovettThe concept of identity has always been difficult to define, and while the digital age has, to some extent, simplified the issue with its ability to capture, store, and transmit our personal information, it has also introduced an additional level of complexity by forcing us into neat digital boxes, including the box that says, “prefer […]