How can your brand stand out in a world overflowing with AI-generated content? The answer might start with a story! In this episode of Bippity Boppity Business, host Rita Richa sits down with Jonathan Jordan, best-selling author of “Start With Story: How Great Storytellers Transform Ideas into Impact”. Jonathan is also a creative entrepreneur and expert in blending the art and science of storytelling, making him the perfect guest for a magical deep dive. ✨

Tune in to explore how Disney-inspired creativity (with a dash of Haunted Mansion mischief 👻) can help any brand craft unforgettable narratives in an AI-powered world.

From the neuroscience of why stories stick to the strategy behind building a memorable brand voice, Rita and Jonathan reveal how businesses can use storytelling to stand out authentically, emotionally, and ethically.

In this episode, Jonathan and Rita discuss:

• Disney Storytelling Secrets 🕯️ Why the Haunted Mansion might be the perfect classroom for creativity (hidden spiders included).
• Strategy Meets Pixie Dust ✨How to combine proven storytelling frameworks with imaginative flair to shape powerful brand experiences.
• Scientific Method for Storytellers 🧪 Jonathan’s approach to experimenting, iterating, and connecting more deeply with your audience.
• AI in Storytelling 🤖 How to use AI for research and ideation while fiercely protecting the irreplaceable human heartbeat behind every great narrative.
• What Makes Stories Memorable? 💛 Why empathy, imperfection, and relatability matter far more than polished perfection.
• Your WHY (and Theirs) 🎭 How to position your customer as the hero and craft stories that truly resonate.
• Ethical & Environmental Considerations 🌱 A thoughtful look at using technology responsibly across the creative ecosystem.
• Disney Fun & Rapid Fire 🎬 Including what Jonathan’s book might look like as a Disney short: think Ratatouille energy, one musical banger, and plenty of nerdy heroes.
  
   

Whether you’re a founder, marketer, creative professional, or storytelling enthusiast, this episode is your backstage pass to building brand narratives that connect, inspire, and endure.

Magical Resources:

Buy “Start With Story: How Great Storytellers Transform Ideas into Impact”: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Story-Storytellers-Transform-Impact/dp/B0DG2P7FJ2

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• Connect with Jonathan Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jordan-writer

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