November 11, 2025

EP 41: Building Community Through Story: Why Connection Comes First

47 minutes

This episode explores the power of storytelling, authenticity, and community in business and marketing. Guest Jason Stallard, founder of Love Local Media Agency, shares how creating content from the heart builds genuine connections and trust. He offers practical tips for authentic social media storytelling and explains how stillness helped him discover his purpose. The conversation dives into leading with love, collaboration over competition, and how faith and compassion guide true leadership.

Connect with Jason Stallard: https://www.lovelocalmediaagency.com/

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

12:22 - Journal to find your voice before creating content. ‎

13:09 - Record 30 videos in 30 days as practice.

15:32 - Use a three-step framework for social media videos: hook, value proposition, and occasional call to action. ‎

16:31 - Keep videos concise, ideally within a minute and a half.

27:00 - Focus on the "next right move" rather than getting overwhelmed by the big picture. ‎

38:02 - Roll up your sleeves and contribute to community solutions, either with time or money. ‎

40:10 - Make time for stillness and self-care to connect with what's in your heart. ‎

40:10 - Connect with both similar and different people to grow and learn. ‎

42:24 - Get outside for walks to help with stillness and processing. ‎

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