Part of being a storyteller is being deeply, deeply thankful to the people whose stories I get to tell.
I don’t take for granted that when people offer me a window into their lives, particularly some of their hardest and most challenging moments, and then trust me to tell that story to others, it’s a huge act of vulnerability and generosity.
I do my best with ethical storytelling and I promote having some pretty high standards when it comes to that, but I think one of the most essential parts to being able to tell a story properly is true appreciation and gratitude for that trust.