Storytelling For Social Impact 1 EP1: Generosity in Storytelling - Building Effective Climate Narratives with Maryam Pasha

In this first episode of 'Storytelling for Social Impact,' host Ravinol Chambers introduces the podcast’s mission to merge the science and emotion of storytelling to create powerful narratives for social change.

Ravinol welcomes Maryam Pasha, curator of TEDxLondon and TEDxLondonWomen, as the first guest.

They discuss the importance of storytelling in driving social impact, sharing practical tips and strategies for effective communication.

Marian emphasizes the need for focus, clarity, and authenticity in storytelling, sharing insights from her extensive experience with TEDx speakers.

The episode also touches on overcoming audience complacency, making complex ideas accessible, and the importance of sharing 'climate-winning' stories over fear-based storytelling.

The conversation is filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to use storytelling as a tool for change, from understanding your core message to the art of generosity in your communication.

00:00 Introduction to the New Podcast

01:08 Meet Maryam Pasha: TEDx Curator and Storytelling Expert

04:14 Personal Insights and Self-Care Tips

07:24 Discussing Climate Action and Storytelling

12:39 The Power of Optimism in Climate Storytelling

18:58 Simplifying Complex Topics for Effective Storytelling

34:36 The Value of Generosity in Speaking

35:34 Understanding the Purpose of a TED Talk

37:28 The Importance of Lived Experience

40:13 Personal Storytelling: A Strategic Case Study

44:25 Finding the Right TEDx Platform

47:51 Crafting a Focused and Impactful Talk

56:15 The Power of Authenticity in Delivery

58:37 The Joy of Sharing Powerful Ideas

01:03:15 Recap and Final Thoughts

Maryam Pasha @maryampasha on Instagram @thisispasha on Twitter Maryam's Website

• Sahar Zand TEDx talk - We discuss how powerful a moment it was in Sahar's TEDxLondonWomen talk when she cut her hair on stage in protest to the way Iranian women were being treated for not covering their hair. Her talk is called 'Why Iranians are cutting their hair for ‘women, life, freedom’
• Jodie Jackson TEDx talk - Maryam encourages us to listen to Jodie Jackson's TEDxLondon talk - 'Beyond fake news: how to heal a broken worldview'
• Dr. Kris De Meyer TEDx talk - Maryam encourages us to listen to Kris's TEDx talk called 'Why we need to change how we talk about climate change'
• Katherine Hayhoe's book - Maryam encourages us to read Katherine Hayhoe's book 'Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World'. She also encourages us to check out her newsletter on Linkedin.
• Payzee Mahmod TEDx Talk - Maryam encourages us to listen to Payzee Mahmod's TEDxLondonWomen talk which went on to change the law on child marriage in the UK.
• Katherine Hayhoe - Climate Scientist & Distinguished Professor