What I’m Doing Now
The stories I’m currently living into
Storytelling Workshops and Retreats
For each value you hold, there’s an origin story behind it. That’s my fundamental starting point when helping people find their core stories. What better place to stand than upon a foundation supported by the stories of who you are, what has shaped you, and why you do what you do?
I’m lit up by the experience people have when participating in the process I’ve created to help them find and tell the origin stories behind their values. They see themselves in a new light. They examine their lives more deeply. They connect in a real way with those they share their stories with, be it family, friends, their teams, customers, or complete strangers. Often, they tap into an ephemeral yet deep understanding of their place within our greater human family.
Story Mining
I’m very proud to say I’ve written and published a book, My Life in Paragraphs: Find and Tell Your Stories. I chose to transform my story prompt card deck into an instructional guide that outlines my storytelling process. The book is both inspirational and practical. It consolidates everything I’ve talked about and developed over the past seventeen-plus years.
My purpose is to help and guide others in finding and telling their most meaningful stories. The book includes a few stories of my own, plus the 52 wisdom-keeping prompts I’ve crafted. I’ve also published a companion notebook. Available where most books are sold.
Your Story Unleashed!
Rumi Tsuchihashi and I are offering our course again in January 2026! Cultivate the know-how to bring your authentic self into spaces where money and reputation are on the line. Skillfully so.
Pop on over to take our free mini-course: YourStoryUnleashed.com
Anthology: What Is Love?
I belong to Story Republic, a global community of personal storytellers, founded by Bernadette Jiwa. We recently published our first collection of stories based on the prompt, “What is love?” I’m so honored to have one of my stories featured in the book. All proceeds go to charity. In a time when the headlines are pointing to division and chaos, love and connection remind us of what truly matters. This book isn’t just about stories—it’s about the stories you carry inside yourself. Come join us, be inspired, and reconnect with the power of love in community.
Legacy Video Interviews
I’m in my 17th year of doing legacy interviews and creating private documentaries—my interest is to beautifully capture the essence of the people I’m privileged to interview. It’s a full package: good sound, nice lighting and setup, thought-provoking questions, and a sense of intimacy. I love it when I hear someone I’ve interviewed on video say, “You caught me!”
StoryCatcher®
StoryCatcher for iOS is still going, launched in 2013. I love our app. It’s such a wonderful and simple tool. Give it a whirl. Join our mailing list if you want to be in the know: StoryCatcher® website. We’re dancing with some folks around White Labeling the app to support their brand. That’s exciting! “We” being Urs Brauchli — we are partners in North Beach Apps, LLC — home to StoryCatcher®.
Memoir coaching
In an expansion to the video biographies I’ve been filming and editing since 2008, I’m assisting a handful of lovely people in getting their written memoir complete. I offer coaching and project management, pulling from my thirty-plus years in production graphics (which started with newspapering), plus my over fifteen years of life story work. I delight in witnessing “the book inside” coming to life! It’s a sacred partnership.
Story Republic with Bernadette Jiwa
In 2021/22, I took the Story Skills Workshop with Akimbo (Seth Godin’s School). Bernadette Jiwa leads this course, and she’s a master storyteller. I’ve befriended some incredible people in this community, and we all push our story limits together. My intention is to not only improve myself but also to empower and guide others to tell better stories.
I love Bernadette’s framework and am a founding member of her Story Republic community. I’m so grateful to be connected with the kind, generous, and gifted storytellers there. I’ve filmed a few stories lately; Surviving Storms depicts a massive personal turning point, and What Is Love? tells why I do this story thing.
Soul Forum Podcast
I’m co-host on a podcast. Phew, that was a lot of work! Our episodes are timeless.
31 episodes in all. Each provides some insight into how you might construct your own deep and vibrant sense of soul. We endeavor to explore the diverse ways people stumble into, recognize or craft their sense of soul and its expression in the world. Each interview attempts to put language to experiences and expressions that often defy clear description. Weaving in the voice of each person, my co-host, a seasoned spiritual leader, Dan Senter, reflects on the key themes that emerge within each conversation, while I spend time exploring the back stories that emerge as the matrix from which a meaningful life develops.
Find Soul Forum where ever you listen to podcasts.
Fun
Nature never disappoints. For fun I hike in nature every chance I get, ride my mountain bike in the local redwood and oak forests, inline-skate, and listen to people’s stories. I also enjoy live music in a small space. I’m forever interested in actively expanding my conscious connection to Mother Earth. I’ve been leaning into my love of photography a bit more. My Instagram account is often witness to adventures I deem worthy of documenting.
Derek Sivers is my inspiration behind creating a Now Page. Go to nownownow dot com to be inspired and create your own.
Updated: 15 October 2025