The Power of Storytelling
Join us on this emotional and insightful episode of Ricky Chick’s Podcast with special guest Amanda Baker, founder of 5 Stories and a TEDx speaker. Amanda shares her deeply personal and tumultuous journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, including losing her company, battling emotional abuse in co-founder relationships, and finding meaning through storytelling.
Learn about Amanda’s 5 Stories methodology, the importance of owning your narrative, and the future of intentional and meaningful entrepreneurship. Plus, get a sneak peek into Amanda’s candid thoughts on personal branding, authenticity, and the ever-evolving world of social media.
About Amanda Baker
Natalie is the founder of Elevate – a wellness retreat business. She is an exited FinTech business owner, a venture scout and a neuro-linguistic programming coach (as well as a proud member of N0BS).
🌏 Amanda’s website: https://tell5stories.com
👩🏽💻 Amanda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amandatells5stories
📸 Amanda Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandatells5stories
In This Episode...
Timestamps
00:00 A Heartbreaking Business Journey
00:27 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
01:03 Amanda Baker’s Story Begins
01:33 The Confusing Name Change
03:08 The Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship
04:40 Pivotal Moments and Personal Struggles
08:20 The Challenges of Co-Founding
24:07 The Importance of Telling Your Story
27:18 The Difference Between Personal Branding and Storytelling
27:39 Understanding Your Own Story
28:40 The Power of Personal Stories
29:39 Challenges in Telling Your Story
33:43 Critique of Personal Branding
38:50 The Crisis of Connection and Authenticity
45:24 The Future of Entrepreneurship
48:02 Final Thoughts and Tools for Success
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