by Lynn Sanders | Feb 19, 2025 | Personal Development
Ever since I was a kid, I adored stories.
My dad read bedtime stories. My mom recited poetry around the house. And I’d love to read stories of real heroes.
As I soon realized, every great movement, every powerful mission, and every life-changing initiative begins with a story.
But are you telling yours in a way that captivates, inspires, and compels action?
If you’re a cause-focused leader, nonprofit professional, or changemaker, your story is your most valuable asset. It’s the key to building trust, attracting supporters, and driving real impact.
After over 30 years as a professional storyteller — attracting results through a 6-figure donation, doubling memberships and increasing followers significantly, online, I recognize that more of us need to learn how to become effective storytellers to achieve results.
That’s why I invite you to join me for my upcoming webinar:
Transforming Purpose into Prosperity: Mastering The Power of Storytelling
[Date & Time]
Register now: https://bit.ly/Webinar-StoryPower
In this free session, you’ll discover:
The essential elements of a compelling nonprofit story
How to emotionally connect with your audience and inspire action
Proven strategies to use storytelling for fundraising and advocacy
The power of AI-driven storytelling to amplify your reach
Your mission deserves to be heard, remembered, and supported. Let’s make that happen together.
Spots are limited—secure your place today!
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Let’s craft stories that drive change,
To Your Success,
Lynn
by Lynn Sanders | Dec 19, 2024 | DMM Blog, Personal Development, Personal Stories
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on how far you’ve come.
What worked in 2024? What could have been better?
This was our year of traveling across the country — from Illinois to California — to be in a place where my husband Joel always wanted to live. He had always dreamed of living in California, and now we’re renting a home and “trying it out…” We’ve had ups and downs, but I don’t regret one minute.
It has been wonderful to experience a new place… and venture forth into a dream.
You deserve to take steps toward achieving your dreams too.
Take time during this holiday week to assess your journey. Doing that not only honors your efforts but also shines a light on the path ahead.
As you envision a bright 2025, remember — grow your business with your stories.
Your stories are uniquely yours. They set you apart in a world full of choices.
Sharing your story authentically can connect you to your ideal audience, build trust, and inspire action.
Here are my tips as you reflect on the past and step forward into 2025.
- Celebrate Wins and Lessons Learned:Take stock of your biggest achievements and challenges in 2024. What stories shaped your year?
- Whether you overcame obstacles or achieved milestones, these experiences are the foundation of your brand’s narrative.
- Identify Your Audience’s Needs:Consider your ideal audience.
- What resonated with them this year? Were there untold parts of your story that could better align with their values or inspire them?
- Set Story-Driven Goals: For 2025, plan ways to weave storytelling into your strategy.
- Create content that highlights your mission, showcases client transformations, and emphasizes the difference your business makes.
- Amplify Your Reach: Use storytelling across platforms.
- Write a blog, host video interviews, or engage on social media to share authentic, relatable moments that connect with your audience.
I have some surprises coming up for you in the new year ahead… so stay tuned!
Until then… Have a happy, healthy holiday season…. and know this — I BELIEVE IN YOU!
NOTE: Years ago, I got to hear the late poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou speak at an event. What a “WOW” experience! Her personal stories were riveting. The crowd hung on every word. You could hear a pin drop.
Did you know that Maya Angelou stopped speaking at age eight? She had been molested by her mother’s boyfriend. When Maya spoke up in court, that boyfriend went to prison. He was killed shortly after his release. Maya thought her voice had killed him, and she became afraid to speak. It took almost five years to eventually heal. Maya shared her story in the book, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. Ultimately, her voice became one of the most important voices in American literature.
Maya said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
As you take time now to reflect and embrace your story, you’re setting the stage for your own future growth. I’m happy to serve as your guide.
Let 2025 be the year when you bring YOUR story to life!
To Your Success,
Lynn Sanders
by Lynn Sanders | Aug 22, 2024 | DMM Blog, Personal Development
Our inner story is the foundation of everything we do.
It’s the quiet, often unnoticed narrative that plays in the background of our minds, shaping our beliefs, mindset, and, ultimately, our actions.
This inner dialogue can either lift us up or hold us back.
The outer story, the one others see, is simply a reflection of that inner conversation.
We have the ability to choose how we are at each moment.
While watching the Democratic National Convention, I’ve been impressed by the recurring theme of joy. The choice to recognize the unity among us. To choose to dream in a better future for everyone together. That’s an inner story that deserves attention… because it’s focused on positive values.
So — what brings you joy? What are you grateful for? What thoughts run through your head that can be focused on a positive perspective? We need to be mindful of those inner thoughts every day.
To prepare myself for each day. I choose to do a meditation practice. It keeps me in a positive inner mindset.
I remember hearing the great motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar talk about the power of our thoughts. He said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.”
When my new children’s book, ADVENTURES IN ECUADOR: Diary of a Volunteer needed to be reformatted four times — four times — it tested my patience. A wave of frustration swept over me. After a few minutes, I took a deep breath and calmed down. I decided to focus the positive thought — Let’s make this better!
I was able to rely on a very talented person who also shared my positive thinking. She redid the technical details. We collaborated with the vision and belief that everything will work out for the best. And it has!
Now, we’re planning a book launch party on September 5th at 7:00 pm CST, and I’d love for you to join us. You’ll meet Zully JF Alvarado, Founder/Director of Causes For Change, whose healthcare mission in Ecuador inspired many, including me, to help children in need. You’re invited to celebrate the launch of ADVENTURES IN ECUADOR — and receive a free gift too! I’ll soon be posting a registration page. We’re celebrating this journey of publishing, and would love to have you there.
You can check out my book on Amazon and on my site. Stay in touch with story tips and strategies by getting my free 7-Keys To Grow Your Business Story guide at: https://DifferenceMakersMedia.com.
Remember — the key to stepping into your greatness rests in your inner beliefs.
When you truly believe in your ability to overcome challenges, your actions naturally align with that belief. Then, the results you see in your outer world start to change.
It’s all connected—inner mindset, outer actions, and the results that follow.
So, as you navigate your own journey, remember to tell yourself positive thoughts.
Let your inner story be one of resilience, determination, and hope. When you get up after falling, you’re telling the world that you believe in your strength.
And that belief? It’s contagious.
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Ever since I was a kid, I adored stories.
Transforming Purpose into Prosperity: Mastering The Power of Storytelling
[Date & Time]
Register now: https://bit.ly/Webinar-
The essential elements of a compelling nonprofit story
