CHAMP Youth Leadership Academy Podcast

Finding your voice is one thing. Learning how to use it to connect with others is another!

In this episode of CHAMP Conversations, Jeremy Crouse and Madison Speck are joined by Stephen Seidel, an entrepreneur, storyteller, TEDx speaker, and self-described "Connection Engineer" whose career has taken him from engineering to acting, content creation, and entrepreneurship.

Stephen is the founder of The Seidel Agency, a CLIO Award-winning PR and marketing firm, and the creator and narrator of Wolves Among Us, a #1 Apple Podcasts series now being adapted for television.

Together, we explore the power of storytelling, what makes communication meaningful, and how young leaders can find the confidence to share their voices and connect with others.

This conversation is part of Lesson 4 of the CHAMP Youth Leadership Academy, where our Captains are learning that great communication isn't about having the perfect words. It's about helping people understand why something matters.

CHAMP Conversations is hosted by Jeremy Crouse and Madison Speck as part of the CHAMP Youth Leadership Academy.

Special thanks to Kish Bank for supporting the Academy and helping us invest in the next generation of leaders!

Learn more about CHAMP: https://champhco.com/

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