What if storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we still have to shape the next generation?
On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Diann Floyd Boehm — award-winning children’s author, educator, storyteller, actress, singer, and creative voice dedicated to inspiring young minds through imagination and kindness.
Before becoming a full-time author, Diann spent years in classrooms, on stages, and raising a family — experiences that now shape the heartfelt stories and characters she creates for children around the world.
The Little Girl in the Moon: The Big Idea
Charlie and the Tire Swing: How It Beganblend creativity with meaningful life lessons about confidence, compassion, curiosity, self-belief, and emotional growth.
But this conversation goes beyond children’s books.
the importance of imagination
why kindness still matters
storytelling as emotional development
creativity in education
and how stories help shape identity, empathy, and confidence in young peopleIn this episode, we discuss:
Why storytelling still matters in the digital age
How imagination impacts confidence and emotional intelligence
The lessons children need most today
Balancing creativity, education, and parenting
Why kindness should be taught intentionally
The emotional impact stories leave across generations
How parents and educators can nurture creativity in childrenBecause long before children understand the world…
And the stories we give them can influence who they become.
This episode is uplifting, reflective, and deeply meaningful for parents, educators, creatives, and anyone who believes in the power of positive storytelling.
https://www.diannfloydboehm.com
The Little Girl in the Moon: The Big Idea
Charlie and the Tire Swing: How It Began
Amazon Author Page (available via website)
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