{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Why They Resonate","title":"\"Stories that inspire more stories: that's what I'm after\" - Brad Montague, children's author and keynote speaker","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2416,"description":"It's hard to show up publicly at times, sharing your work, giving of yourself to others. It can be even harder given the places we mostly show up online today. But Brad Montague is here to lead a joyful rebellion—one for creatives, artists, and humans of all kinds, both kids and (in Brad's terms) former kids. And here's here to show us that celebrating failure is part of the process of doing meaningful things.\n\nBrad is a New York Times bestselling author of books for kids and former kids alike. He’s also a speaker and creator of the web series Kid President which took the world by storm years ago and was the first viral video I shared to all my friends instantly. His books, which he writes and illustrates with his wife Kristi, include The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination, The Circles All Around Us, Becoming Better Grownups, and his most recent, Failabration. \nIn our episode, Brad shares a delightful story in verse about the \"dumpster fire\" we always talk about, and a little girl who is skeptical, hopeful, and brave.\n\nBrad and I discuss why his style of communicating matters, how humor cuts through defenses, the difference between speaking to an audience of children versus adults, and how we can let our audience know, instantly, “You’re in good hands.” \n\nConnect with Brad on his website, Instagram, and LinkedIn\n\nGrab a copy of Brad’s books\n\nWatch the video I mention at the top of the episode, Kid President’s Pep Talk \n\n***\n\nIMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING + STORYTELLING: \n\nSubscribe to my newsletter and learn more about me at jayacunzo.com\n\nWork with me one-on-one: jayacunzo.com/services\n\nBook me to speak: jayacunzo.com/keynotes\n\n***\n\nCONNECT:\n\nFollow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Bluesky\n\nThis episode was produced by Ilana Nevins\n\nCover art designed by Blake Ink\n\n***\n\nABOUT ME:\n\nI help business leaders become stronger speakers and storytellers. The goal isn’t to get in front of your audience. The goal is to ensure they care. While others agonize over reach, your ability to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U_5uFnjlo_zo1xLm_swtwR95pMaitmAz5tjzciVc9Lo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZjJi/ZWMxODZjNGFmYzk1/ZWRkYjE3MWUzMjM3/ZWY5Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}