Lisa McGrath welcomes Victoria Givlin to discuss Ascent Stories and its storytelling projects. They explore storytelling's role in marketing and emotional expression, film festival submissions, and mental health awareness. The episode covers future topics like workplace generational gaps and balancing innovation with tradition. They also delve into mental health, accountability, communication, media influence, cultural perspectives, and online negativity. Controversial issues, misinformation, political divides, and personal growth are addressed. The episode concludes with special moments and a mention of sponsor Jewelry by Marlo.

(0:00) Introduction of Victoria Giblin and background

(1:01) Victoria's venture, Ascent Stories, and projects

(3:51) Storytelling in marketing and emotional expression

(5:43) Film festival submissions and mental health awareness

(8:24) Future Ascent Stories topics and workplace generational gaps

(12:32) Balancing innovation with traditional values in work

(17:25) Mental health and accountability in the workplace

(21:38) Reflections on communication, inclusion, and media narratives

(32:39) Influence and manipulation in media

(35:37) Cultural perspectives, societal differences, and online negativity

(39:20) Controversial issues, misinformation, and political views

(48:39) Political divides, economic concerns, and personal growth

(54:57) Special moments and Sponsor: Jewelry by Marlo

(57:26) Closing remarks and contact information