Stories We Tell Part 2

The ‘Stories We Tell’ episode is brought to you by the Early Literacy Alliance of Waterloo Region with sponsorship from Wellbeing Waterloo Region. We ended part one with gratitude with a desire to cultivate it individually but also at the community level. If the stories we tell change the way we feel think and act how can we use story to help us manage the times we are in and to create the future we desire? As Cheryl, Ann & Jean delve further into the Stories We Tell they consult with a professional communicator whose work challenges the way organizations and individuals talk about the issues of our time. And she challenges everyone, to be intentional about the stories you tell yourself and others. Episode Guest: Anat Shenker-Osorio is the Host of the Words to Win By podcast and Principal of ASO Communications, Anat Shenker-Osorio examines why certain messages falter where others deliver. She has led research for new messaging on issues ranging from freedom to join together in union to clean energy and from immigrant rights to reforming criminal justice. Anat’s original approach through priming experiments, task-based testing and online dial surveys has led to progressive electoral and policy victories across the globe. https://asocommunications.com Production Team: Ann Douglas anndouglas.ca Ann Douglas sparks conversations that matter about parenting and mental health. She is a bestselling parenting author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio. She is the creator of The Mother of All Book series and the author, most recently, of Happy Parents, Happy Kids and Parenting Through the Storm. Dr. Jean Clinton drjeanclinton.com Dr. Jean Clinton of McMaster University is one of four renowned experts to advise the Ontario government on bold reforms to the province’s publicly funded education system. The clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is a specialist in child psychiatry. Her expertise is in the development of young minds and she is recognized internationally as an advocate for children’s issues. Her special interest lies in brain development, and the crucial role relationships and connectedness play therein. Cheryl Jackson. cheryljacksoncommunications.com Cheryl brings over two decades of journalism and communications experience in video, print, online and social. She helps create meaningful communications and content strategies, and she also do the work – moderating/hosting discussions, and writing and producing video, website content, blogs, newsletters, annual reports, grant proposals, funder reports, social media, and other strategic communications. The Blend Media Group. theblend.ca Our media company uses story to translate knowledge, foster connections and spark engagement to change the trajectory of lives. Writing, producing, directing for television and educational clients has garnered over 50 international awards. Programs broadcast around the world on networks specializing in children’s, health and education are recognized for their high production value, creative approach and effective messaging.