“I've watched it happen for people in real time. Even on Zoom, you can see it. It's that moment where all of a sudden the light goes on—and they see the core of their advocacy come to life.”

“There are two exercises that I really wanted to build on: The Six-Word Reason exercise and The Story Map. The Six Word Reason exerciseis going to be something that I will 100% use in my courses.”

“It was such a safe space LPA had created.”

“Five years ago, when at my lowest point, I discovered the true power of storytelling. It not only saved my life but has helped countless others.”

“I feel very strongly that the voices of people with chronic diseases need to be heard.”

“Those amazing, rewarding and often heartbreaking experiences helped me realize my purpose.”

“This practice has the potential to change our behaviors and beliefs regarding the natural world.”

“Framing the story correctly is a great way to connect audience needs with speaker motivations.”