Welcome to the 7th episode of Take the Leap's third season. In this episode, we’re joined by filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of Lore Works Creative Studio, Sean Murphy. With a 25-year career spanning American Idol, Glee, and countless indie projects, Sean brings a cinematic eye to nonprofit storytelling–helping mission-driven teams connect their why to the communities they serve.
He shares his winding Take the Leap story: from surviving a near-fatal accident that shifted his career path, to rediscovering purpose through storytelling for good. Sean’s journey is both inspiring and deeply human—a reminder that creativity, resilience, and empathy can coexist in business.
Together, we explore why stories are the foundation of trust, how nonprofits can reclaim their narratives in a polarized world, and what it means to lead with curiosity and care.
Some of our favorite takeaways from this episode include:
- Be gentle with yourself. Growth takes time, and entrepreneurship is as personal as it is professional.
- Nonprofits are epistemological anchors. They’re on the ground, telling the stories of real people and real impact–stories the world needs to hear.
- Listening > talking. True storytelling starts with presence, not production.
Guest & Host Information:
- Guest, Sean Murphy, Founder of Lore Works Creative Studio
- Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
- Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies
Connect with Sean:
- On Instagram: https://instagram.com/loreworkscreative
- Visit the Lore Works website: https://loreworks.studio/
Guest Bio: Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy is the founder of Lore Works Creative Studio, a story-first production company helping nonprofits harness the power of storytelling. With over 25 years in film and television, spanning American Idol, Glee, and a slew of Indie projects, Sean now works with mission-driven organizations to uncover authentic narratives, align their teams, and deepen community impact. His work blends story strategy with visual craft, drawing on the Collective Journey framework to surface deeper truths and shared purpose.
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