It's been a while, stranger!

Sneaking back into your email inbox.

Oh hello! It’s me, Micaela, your story coach. I went very quiet. I’m sorry about that.

I’m going to be so honest about why I haven’t written: I got scared.

I launched my newsletter, wrote a few carefully edited posts, and then I got very stressed about perfection. And it just shut me right up.

I always tell my students not to let perfect get in their way, but it REALLY got in mine. And that stops today. I’m back, with regular (not-so-perfect) posts. 

If it’s REALLY been a while, and you’re wondering who I am:

I’m Micaela Blei, Ph.D., and I’m an award-winning storyteller and story coach.

I’ve coached hundreds of storytellers, written a storytelling curriculum used by thousands of teachers and students worldwide, shared my stories in sold-out theaters across the country and had stories featured on This American Life, The Moth and more.

I help creative people tell better stories – so they can share what matters to them with honesty and impact.

You can read more about me here.

Here are just 3 things I’ve been up to since you heard from me last:

• I launched a brand new seasonal outdoor storytelling series, called Backyard Stories, here in Portland, ME, with my friend and colleague Katie Irwin

• I finished recording a BIG creative project that I can’t wait to tell you all about

• I learned how to sea kayak!

So here’s the kinder, gentler Story Letter.

This newsletter is for you if you tell stories at work or in life – or if you’re just interested in how great stories get told.

Every week or so, I’ll share a quick post about storytelling — stories, strategies, recommendations and resources inspired by the week we just had.

If you’re sticking around, then welcome (back)! 

To thank you for being here, here’s a 1-minute video that feels like it was made just for me (and maybe you too?).

Next time, I’ll tell you why I feel so emotionally connected to this mash-up, and what it’s taught me about storytelling.

I’ll see you soon (and this time I mean it!).

Respectfully and enthusiastically yours,
Micaela