There’s Nothing Quite Like It: The Joy of Making a Difference Through Sharing Our Stories
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing your story made a difference in someone else’s life.
It’s a quiet moment after a keynote. A tap on the shoulder. A message in your inbox.
“Thank you for saying that. I really needed to hear it.”
As a speaker, I live for those moments—not because they affirm me, but because they affirm the power of story to connect, uplift, and heal. There’s something truly extraordinary about realizing that your own lived experience—something you’ve overcome, wrestled with, or learned the hard way—became the thing that helped someone else break through.
That feeling?
It’s purpose.
It’s connection.
It’s joy.
And here’s the thing: it’s not just reserved for speakers.
We all carry stories that can light the way for others.
The Science Backs It Up
According to the World Happiness Report, two of the biggest contributors to lasting well-being are social connection and acts of generosity—not grand gestures, but simple, meaningful moments of helping others. When we share our stories—especially the hard-earned wisdom from our lived experiences—we’re doing both.
We’re saying:
“You’re not alone.”
“Here’s what helped me—I hope it helps you too.”
“Your story matters, just like mine does.”
This act of storytelling is an act of service. And it gives both the storyteller and the listener a happiness boost—research shows that helping others creates the same positive impact on well-being as doubling your income. Now that’s powerful.
This is the Heart Behind In Your Shoes
When I created In Your Shoes: Walking Through the Stories of Us, I didn’t just want to share my story—I wanted to create space for people to share theirs.
This keynote isn’t about one person on a stage—it’s about everyone in the room.
Through guided storytelling and intimate, small-group conversations, participants get the chance to reflect on their own journeys and exchange wisdom with those sitting right beside them. And what happens in those moments? People connect. Empathy grows. Trust takes root. And they walk away feeling not just inspired, but seen, heard, and useful.
They leave with wisdom—and having shared it, too.
What If Your Story Is Exactly What Someone Needs to Hear?
Think about that for a moment.
Something you’ve experienced—some hard-earned insight or moment of clarity—might be the very thing someone else needs to hear right now. Not perfectly polished. Not tied up with a bow. Just real.
That’s what In Your Shoes makes room for:
Moments where we’re not just spectators in someone else’s story…
We become participants. Witnesses. Helpers.
We get to make a difference—simply by showing up and sharing.
And there’s nothing quite like that.
Ready to bring In Your Shoes to your event?
Let’s create an experience that your audience won’t just remember—they’ll feel.
Where they’ll leave saying,
"I didn’t expect to feel this connected."
"I didn’t know my story mattered that much."
