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What if your so-called flaws were actually your superpowers as a communicator?

At 86 years old, Annie Korzen, a character actress best known as Doris Klumpus on Seinfeld, has found viral fame on TikTok by being unapologetically herself. In this episode, Annie joins us to talk about how embracing her bold, outspoken nature led her to become a powerful communicator for a whole new generation.

From navigating social media at an age when most people are avoiding it, to crafting stories that connect across generational divides, Annie brings humor, heart, and a refreshing dose of real talk. She shares her thoughts on storytelling techniques, why being “too much” is often just enough, and how to handle speaking anxiety when your audience is the internet.

This is more than a story about going viral, it’s a blueprint for owning your voice, even when others have tried to silence it.

In this episode:

• How authenticity became Annie’s superpower
• What makes a story more than just a collection of events
• Why Gen Z craves imperfection
• Overcoming imposter syndrome, online critics, and speaking anxiety
• Leadership communication and the art of saying “actually, no”
• Humor, heartbreak, and wisdom from a storyteller who’s still going strong

Grab Annie’s book The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer

Connect with Annie:

www.AnnieKorzen.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@akorzen
https://www.facebook.com/anniekorzen/f
https://www.instagram.com/anniekorzen/
https://www.youtube.com/@AnnieKorzenVideos

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