"There is an incredible song overture on the Chika’s Samson: The Album featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda that says “Our stories are all we got, so if you’re going to tell it, tell it boldly. Tell the truth, without fear.”

Chika continues with an amazing stanza, but one particular part resonates for us. “We may do a little bending, but you'll never see us breakin’, this world is all ours, it’s ready of the takin’ behold the flow and watch me grow. They say I’m chosen, I say I know.”

Then Lin Manuel concludes with “And if you happen upon a story that serendipitously aligns with your own don’t hesitate to explore it. That’s what it’s there for. Our stories are all we’ve got.”

Every time we hear this, our shoulders go back and our head sits higher, because it is such an incredible reminder of the power of stories.

But for so often so many stories weren’t told.

In this episode, we discuss why so many shy away from telling their stories and how owning our story and stepping into the spotlight can help ourselves and others."