MAKING MEMOIR MAGIC Kerry Kriseman: Storytelling Skills You Can Use in Life
Season 2 Episode 1698 · Feb 09, 01:25 PM
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Think storytelling is just for authors? Think again. In this episode, Kerry Kriseman, author of Accidental First Lady and memoir coach, shows how storytelling is a skill everyone can use—in your career, relationships, and everyday life. From the wisdom of our ancestors to the lessons in memoir writing, Kerry shares practical strategies and real-life examples to help you tell stories that connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.
👉Learn why storytelling isn’t just about drama—it’s about emotion, conflict, and resolution. Kerry also shares personal stories from her book, including navigating public life, parenting while supporting a political career, and facing serious health challenges, showing how vulnerability and perspective create connection.
👉Discover actionable ways to practice storytelling in your own life, from journaling and sharing small moments to using the Emotion-Conflict-Resolution framework. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired—and equipped—to share your story, one story at a time.
👉 Meet Kerry in person on Feb. 10 10am-noon at OLLI USF St. Petersburg Open House where she is the keynote speaker "The Wisdom We Carry In Our Stories."
Key Takeaways
👉Learn why storytelling isn’t just about drama—it’s about emotion, conflict, and resolution. Kerry also shares personal stories from her book, including navigating public life, parenting while supporting a political career, and facing serious health challenges, showing how vulnerability and perspective create connection.
👉Discover actionable ways to practice storytelling in your own life, from journaling and sharing small moments to using the Emotion-Conflict-Resolution framework. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired—and equipped—to share your story, one story at a time.
👉 Meet Kerry in person on Feb. 10 10am-noon at OLLI USF St. Petersburg Open House where she is the keynote speaker "The Wisdom We Carry In Our Stories."
Key Takeaways
- Storytelling isn’t just for authors—it’s a life skill that builds connection, empathy, and influence.
- Use the Emotion-Conflict-Resolution framework to make every story memorable.
- Memoir is storytelling at its most intentional, teaching you how to craft moments that resonate deeply.
- Actionable tips to start practicing storytelling today:
- Start small: share one moment from your day.
- Use Emotion-Conflict-Resolution to structure stories.
- Observe which stories resonate with others.
- Keep a story journal for raw material.
- Practice consciously in work, family, or social settings.
Resources & Links
- Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics by Kerry Kriseman
- Free Facebook Group: Memoir Magic for Aspiring Authors
- Memoir Magic Write-Ins: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom (join through the Facebook group)
Want to practice your storytelling and get words on the page? Join Kerry’s free Memoir Magic Write-Ins and start crafting your story today. Every life is a story worth telling, and every story is worth telling well.
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