If we were interested in exploring storytelling origins, we would probably have to travel back in time enough to find ourselves among cavemen. Telling stories is a fundamental part of being human; it helps us understand each other, it helps us understand information and make it memorable. And it goes beyond that; storytelling is essential to understand other people's experiences, generating an emotional connection. 

My first guest to the show, Tom Martin, certainly mastered the art of storytelling, and he used his gift to help hundreds of talented people tell their stories. Tom has over 20 years of experience working with national news organizations like CBS News, ABC News, and CNN, followed by 10 years of experience managing PR campaigns for Fortune 100 companies. 

In his role as a news producer, Tom produced stories for Diane Sawyer, Charles Gibson, Charlie Rose, and Charles Kuralt. As a PR specialist, his list of clients goes from authors and musicians to public speakers and restaurant owners. He conducted media training and coaching with the philanthropist investor George Soros or Vicki Escarra, CEO of Feeding America. His clients have been featured in Good Morning America and Oprah, as well as many radio shows. 

In this episode, we go through Tom's journey of becoming a journalist, a PR specialist, and a master storyteller. He kindly shared his experiences working with celebrities like Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, and Tony Robbins, and we talked about his passion for connecting people using stories as a bridge. We also talk about legacy, the polarity the world is immersed in, the challenging times kids are going through right now, and much more. 

Some Questions I Ask:

I want you to talk about who inspired you and why did you choose Public Relations? (5:34)

You have the gift of storytelling. Could you share a bit about that? (7:46)

What did you take away from working with Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, and Tony Robbins? (13:56)

What's your passion moving forward? What are the passions you are looking to fulfill? (19:13)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The reasons behind Tom's passion for journalism (6:52)

How can we change the world through stories (9:59)

Nothing happens overnight. One of the lessons from working with Steven Spielberg (16:40)

About Tom's new course and how it can add value to people's lives and PR professionals (22:04)

Resources:

Tom Martin Media website

Tom Martin Media LinkedIn

Tom Martin Media Facebook

Book: Tom Martin - Wisdom All Around Us

Connect with Tom:

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Email: [email protected] 

Let's Connect:

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Being in the moment is thinking and feeling the same thing simultaneously. This is a statement that sounds both simple and extremely hard to achieve at the same time. However, it is possible to train our minds and bodies to work together to the point we no longer have to think about it; we can learn to create patterns in our mind through repetition and frequency. 

Today, we start our journey towards evolution, replacing unproductive habits with productive ones, changing unwanted behavior, boosting our confidence, and having more fulfilling lives and careers. We will go through my life story, how I survived an alcoholic and abusive father, my interest in understanding how the human mind works, and how I've learned to rewire my brain through hypnosis and spending thousands of dollars in self-development. 

If we think of our minds like a computer, we are the programmers. We decide what kind of software to install, what programs to run; the decision of being positive and uplifting is entirely ours. 

Tune in and listen to episode one of Rewired Inspired and discover how you can change the way you act and interact with those around you by changing how you think.  

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How it was like to live with an alcoholic father. His decision to leave us, and the day we decided to go to him (2:24)
• A new beginning. The day I stopped looking behind my shoulder (7:26)
• An experience in my own accounting firm that changed my life (10:45)
• How I started to integrate what I was learning into my life and how I began to rewire my mind (15:01)
• What it really means to be in the moment (22:34)

Let's Connect:

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• Facebook
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