How do you communicate who you are… in a world that feels louder, faster, and more divided than ever?

In this episode of The Story Craft Podcast, Dr. Meg Adams sits down with Dawn Robinette, an award-winning communications expert and founder of Tale to Tell Communications, to explore the intersection of personal branding, storytelling, and identity in today’s complex communication landscape.

With decades of experience in public relations, branding, and campaign strategy, including work with major organizations and cultural initiatives, Dawn brings both expertise and clarity to what it means to build a brand that is not only strategic, but authentic.

Together, we discuss:

• How to communicate who you are with clarity and confidence
• The role of storytelling in shaping your brand and message
• How to navigate communication in a polarized and noisy world

This conversation is both practical and deeply reflective...inviting you to think not just about how you show up, but why.

If this episode resonates:

• Follow The Story Craft Podcast for more conversations on storytelling, leadership, and communication
• Share this episode with a leader, marketer, or creative navigating how to show up authentically
• Leave a review to help others discover the show

And if you’re looking to bring this kind of clarity and human-centered communication into your team or organization, this is the work I do through Whole Story Living—helping leaders and teams communicate with confidence, build trust, and show up authentically!

What if purpose isn’t something you find… but something you choose to live into?

In this episode of The Story Craft Podcast, Kyle Adams talks about what it really looks like to tap into your purpose, especially in seasons of uncertainty and transition.

He explores the tension between waiting for clarity and taking action, and how purpose often reveals itself not in big, defining moments, but in small, intentional choices over time.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• The difference between waiting for clarity and creating momentum
• How purpose is often revealed through action, not overthinking
• What it looks like to navigate transition, risk, and uncertainty

This episode is a reminder that purpose is something you practice.

Whole Story Living reframes purpose as something you live, not something you unlock.

It’s found in:

• The choices you make
• The risks you take
• The work you’re willing to show up for

You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. You just have to take the next step!

If this episode resonates:

• Follow The Story Craft Podcast for more conversations on storytelling, leadership, and meaningful work
• Share this episode with someone who’s feeling stuck or searching for direction
• Leave a review to help others discover the show

What if the life you’re living isn’t just something that’s happening to you… but something you’re actively choosing?

In this episode of The Story Craft Podcast, I explore one of the core ideas behind Whole Story Living: the story you live is a choice—and that choice is shaped by your values.

We’re living in a world that is constantly telling us what to believe, what to prioritize, and who to be. And if we’re not careful, we can end up living out values we never consciously chose.

In this episode, I unpack:

• Why understanding your values is essential to living an aligned, meaningful life
• The urgency of defining your values in a culture full of competing narratives
• How knowing your values gives you the confidence to speak up and stand firm
• Why value conflict isn’t a problem, but a sign you’re actually living authentically
• What my Whole Story Living experiment is teaching me about courage, clarity, and conviction.

Here’s what I’m learning:

When you are truly living into your values, it will create tension. Not everyone will agree with you. Not everyone will understand you. And that might be your sign that you’re finally doing it right.

Whole Story Living is about living in alignment. If you’ve been feeling pulled in different directions, unsure of what’s really yours, or hesitant to fully stand in what you believe, this episode reminds you to choose your story, on purpose.

If this episode resonated with you, here’s where to start:

Reflect: What values are actually shaping your decisions right now?
Notice: Where are you staying quiet or small to avoid tension?
Choose: What would it look like to live your values more fully this week?

And if you’re leading a team, organization, or community…This is the work I do.

I help leaders and teams clarify their values, communicate with confidence, and build cultures rooted in trust, connection, and human-centered communication through Whole Story Living.

If you’re looking for a speaker or workshop facilitator to help your team:

• Speak up with clarity and confidence
• Navigate tension and value differences
• Build stronger, more connected communication

Let’s connect! I’d love to bring this work to your organization. Email me at megan@homeplacecreativeco.com to learn more about how we can work together!