Here's where you can listen to me gab about storytelling; hear my stories on some podcasts; and read mentions of my work in magazines and newspapers.

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Podcast Interviews

Stories on Podcasts

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Podcast Interviews

Talking about storytelling

"Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth."

"Oversharing, overtalking, undertalking, undersharing, small talk, deep talks, mismatches in vulnerability, and the art of listening---these are the tricky friendship topics we are dealing with today. I'm joined by Micaela Blei, a GrandSLAM-winning storyteller and former founding Director of Education at The Moth."

"Lessons for Friendships in the Art of Storytelling”

Dear Nina

"Micaela shares with Rachael how she accidentally found herself on stage at The Moth and basically redirected her professional path as a result. She talks about mining our own lives for stories, why we don't need to make our personal experiences universal and how sharing the small moments in life can lead to the deepest connections."

“Micaela Blei - Small Moments Matter”

Along the Seam

"In this marvelous episode with Micaela "The Other Baby" Blei, Ph.D. we discuss the power that stories have to heal. From potential TED talk topics to the paradox of social connection producing and reducing anxiety for us to the way and how our stories change over time." 

"In this marvelous episode with Micaela "The Other Baby" Blei, Ph.D. we discuss the power that stories have to heal. From potential TED talk topics to the paradox of social connection producing and reducing anxiety for us to the way and how our stories change over time." 

“Reflection and Discovery through Story”

Dare to Be Human

These days, everyone calls themselves a storyteller... But what makes for a truly good story, and how can we use story to build community, process the world, and find our identities? It's a good thing we spoke with the former Director of Education at The Moth, Micaela Blei."

These days, everyone calls themselves a storyteller... But what makes for a truly good story, and how can we use story to build community, process the world, and find our identities? It's a good thing we spoke with the former Director of Education at The Moth, Micaela Blei."

"Finding Ourselves through Story Feat. Micaela Blei”

Change the Narrative

"Today, Vanessa is joined for a special bonus conversation by Micaela Blei! Micaela is a talented storyteller, story editor and educator... Together, they discuss the art of storytelling, the sacred relationship between storyteller and audience, and some favorite moments from our last What Matters class."

“Special Edition: Storytelling as Sacred with Micaela Blei”

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

"Award-winning storyteller and educator, Micaela Blei, joins for a great conversation about how to use story frames to bring learning alive, engage students and provide deeper learning." 

"Award-winning storyteller and educator, Micaela Blei, joins for a great conversation about how to use story frames to bring learning alive, engage students and provide deeper learning." 

“Micaela Blei: The Secret Power of Storytelling”

Overthrowing Education

Selected Stories on Podcasts

I tell stories

For even more stories, check out my live performances here.

"Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means."

"Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means."

"That You Should Be Happy”

Family Ghosts

"Micaela Blei experiences the magic of first love, and the illusions we hold onto when we care about someone."

“Grand Illusion (live)”

Risk!

"Micaela Blei accidentally solves a crime that has been going on for a long time, right under her nose, and has to decide what to do next."

"Micaela Blei accidentally solves a crime that has been going on for a long time, right under her nose, and has to decide what to do next."

“Jewel Intentions”

This American Life

"Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants something more." 

“Grand Illusion”

"Micaela Blei becomes friends with a magician and wants something more." 

“Grand Illusion”

The Moth

"Micaela Blei leads a group of students down the treacherous Oregon Trail."

“Life and Death on the Oregon Trail”

"Micaela Blei leads a group of students down the treacherous Oregon Trail."

“Life and Death on the Oregon Trail”

The Moth

Press & Media Mentions

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