In a world where AI can write, design, and analyze in seconds, one thing remains uniquely human: story. Anthony Kennada sits down with Nancy Duarte — CEO of Duarte, Inc., best-selling author, and the force behind some of the world’s most iconic presentations — to explore why storytelling has never been more essential for brands, leaders, and movements.
Nancy shares timeless insights from decades of helping leaders at Apple, TED, and beyond communicate ideas that move people. Together, they unpack why empathy is the heart of great storytelling, how tension (“what is” vs. “what could be”) transforms messages into movements, and why data alone can’t persuade without emotion.
They also explore the evolving dance between humans and AI in storytelling — and why the future belongs to those who can combine clarity, craft, and connection.
Topics we cover:
– Why storytelling is the most human act in business
– How to use tension and rhythm to move audiences
– The relationship between data and emotion in persuasion
– How to make ideas stick — and get them funded
– Storytelling as a language to build culture inside and outside your company
– What legacy really means in leadership
If you’re a CMO, founder, or leader navigating the AI era, this conversation will remind you why story is still the most powerful tool in your brand’s arsenal.
What is The Brand Humanity Show?
Artificial Intelligence is rewriting every rule in business — and the old marketing playbook no longer works.
The Brand Humanity Show explores how B2B founders, CMOs, and operators can build brands that stay human in an age defined by machines — and how the humans behind those brands can stay grounded, creative, and whole while the world accelerates around them.
Hosted by Anthony Kennada and Scott Salkin, co-founders of Goldenhour, each episode features honest conversations with influential voices across business, technology, and culture — decoding what’s changing, what still matters, and how authenticity, emotion, and purpose become real competitive advantages.
Because in the age of AI, the most human brands — and leaders — will win.