Everyone has a story to tell, a lesson to teach, and wisdom to share…
Life is a beautiful masterpiece bound together by your experiences. Open up and share your story; become an inspiration to others. You can make a difference because you matter. You were created with purpose. Live your life with intention, go out there and make a difference by being the difference.~Melanie Moushigian Koulouris
We know there are so many incredible stories out there waiting to be shared with the world, but stonewalled by endless bureaucracy and stringent requirements and where style often overwhelms substance. Notable in this regard is TED Talks. Those invited to be potential TED talkers are required to attend several auditions, and, if they are one of the chosen few, a number of rehearsals before they are deemed ready. TED makes some pretty big claims: according to its website, its aim is to “foster the spread of great ideas, [by providing] a platform for thinkers, visionaries and teachers … Core to this goal is a belief that there is no greater force for changing the world than a powerful idea.” It’s difficult to know how it will change the world when style appears to be given a hundred times more thought than content. The “Speakers Guide” coupled with the “Content Guidelines” alone covers sixteen pages. Daunting. Overwhelming. Off-putting. And certainly not readily accessible to everyone. Which is why it’s time to open our hearts and minds to more voices, where story trumps style.
Stories Worth Telling
Kudos to TED for creating a credible niche for the chosen few. But we believe it’s time to apply the same “constructively disruptive” approach we applied to our publishing platform upon launch just over a decade ago –effectively breaking all the time-worn standards and ditching bureaucracy for the good of our writers and our audience. In this instance, just imagine a “TED unplugged.” While TED embraces “ideas worth spreading” our intent is to amplify “stories worth telling”, absent the overwhelming hurdles for the good of folks around the world whose stories can have a positive impact on others. While they’ve got a wealth of life experience inside their head and a burning desire to make a difference, they lack an easily accessible platform upon which they can amplify their voices to touch the hearts and minds of others. Which is where REALVOICES 360° comes in ⤵︎
Our lives are stories, and the stories we have to give to each other are the most important. No one has a story too small and all are of equal stature. We each tell them in different ways, through different mediums—and if we care about each other, we’ll take the time to listen.
It’s Time to Share Your Story
Do you have a “story worth telling”? What experience, epiphany, or lesson do you have –that will make a difference to someone else? What experiences have shaped you? Your life story is more than an accounting of events. It’s also a memoir about your thoughts and your feelings surrounding the events, as well as how those specific events changed you. Events that can positively change the lives of others as they begin to realize that they are not alone in their journey of self-discovery. Share your personal finding story with others, there’s nothing more inspirational, engaging, and bonding. Your unique path might be the initial spark for someone else.” …
Your voice matters. Your wisdom of experience matters. Because YOUR STORY matters.
CLICK HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY
Annual Radiance Awards
But wait, there’s more …
Every year, top videos will be recognized with a 360° Nation Radiance Award —celebrating storytelling excellence, with Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit recognition levels. Winners will be showcased on our award-winning site and exclusive YouTube Channel, and within a special article and press release shared with our global audience.
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CLICK HERE TO ENJOY STORIES ALREADY TOLD AND THE 2022 AWARD WINNERS
Love this Dennis!!!!!
Coming together, connecting and sharing on a level that matters and is respectful and gives everyone a chance to encounter an unforgettable experience…What could be better? Loreexx
Amen to everything you’ve said, Loree – because everyone’s voice matters, my friend!
Dennis,
Yahoo!
We’re going for a ride of a lifetime people!
Grateful to be in your Universe.
~Joanne Victoria
Always grateful for your never-ending support and encouragement, Joanne – someone’s already suggest that our sequel be on the West Coast – so who knows, my friend?
What a great idea. Everyone does have their own story which makes them unique. And we hope that by telling our story it might help someone else in turn going thorough similar experiences. I’m personally growing just from reading everyone on Bizcatalyst360. Thanks for this wonderful Platform Dennis
And thank you, Eva Marie, for sharing your perspectives and setting the standard for engagement with your fellow Contributors. We appreciate you!
Your welcome
What a stellar idea Dennis. I am so grateful to be a part of this community you have created with absolute unconditional love for humanity. Great respect!
Grateful for your comments here Rita, AND for your presence within our community AND on Our Friendship Bench. Because it matters. And because YOU matter…
Great idea, Dennis. As we wind our way through life with all its junctions, twisted roads, bumps, and switchbacks we all learn lessons. I’m sure that many of your writers have stories that can help others to navigate through their life maze.
Right on target here – thanks, Ken … There are so many stories to be told and wisdom gained, but fewer and fewer outlets to showcase the same. We’re proud to open the door to more voices, my friend.
As alway, you are bold, fearless and you always take us to a higher level of writing
Grateful, Larry!
Oh Dennis this is a wonderfully disruptive and healing-potential channel, so inspired by this. Congrats Garry
Thanks, Garry – if anyone has a story to be told/voice to be heard, it’s you, my friend. We hope you will share yours!
Wow! Yet another incredible initiative Dennis! You and the team and platforms like 360 NATION, OTEL, BEAUTY and the BEAST and HUMAN FIRST really rock!!! 🤘 Thank you! The world is so blessed with you guys! 💖
Grateful for your presence and your kind words, Eyra. Because your voice and your story matters, my friend!
Just when I think BIZCATALYST360 has already done it all, you come up with another stellar way to support and share stories from your family of writers. “Stories worth sharing” awesome way to inspire the world.
Thank you Jane – your story matters, my friend!
A really good idea.
I too believe that each of us has experienced an event, an experience, a moment that has particularly marked the course of one’s life, personal or professional.
I am also thinking of something that may have oriented its path in a different direction from the one initially planned or even desired and it is not certain that this change may have always been negative.
Thank you, Aldo – there are so many voices around the world that need to be heard – and we are proud to provide a platform for each one of them, my friend.
Thank you Dennis and team!! Another brilliant initiative allowing people to easily share their stories. All voices really do matter here! So grateful for this and all opportunities you so graciously offer.
Grateful for your always kind words of support, Char. We hope that you will add your voice, because your story matters, my friend!
What a wonderful initiative, Dennis and Melissa (and probably Ali and others behind the scenes). I was wondering what was coming up under Realvoices the last times I have been on the website – and now we all know.
Thank you, Charlotte. We’re convinced that the time has come to open the door for anyone and everyone who has a story to tell, absent all the conventional hurdles (e.g. Ted Talks), etc. We hope you’ll add your voice to REALVOICES 360°, my friend!
Bravo, Dennis! You are always full of wonderful ideas and this sounds like it will be a powerfully inclusive medium for connection to all that makes us human.
Thanks, Kimberly. It’s time for more voices (particularly right now) to be heard, and we’re delighted to be poised to amplify them! Ps. Hope to hear yours from afar, my friend …
Dennis, Melissa et al, what a gift you are, a real breath of refreshment. Thanks for the amazing opportunities you’ve provided, much appreciated.
Always “better together”, Byron – thank you!
Boy, what a phenomenal and inclusive initiative filled with tons of humility, gratitude, and genuine kindness!
Dennis and team, please never stop amazing me! YOU ARE A BLESSING! 💙
Simply grateful, my friend – thank you – look forward to your “story”!