Each episode is packed with actionable steps to telling a better story and Micaela is such a warm, gifted teacher ❤️

Micaela Blei isn't just teaching the art of storytelling, she's teaching us that our stories, not just the big ones, matter.

She lets us in on the secret that even the pros have the same storytelling insecurities that so many of us have - is what I'm saying interesting? Does anyone care about my story? This podcast isn't just for performers, it's for all of us having conversations as we go about our daily lives.

As a bonus, each episode includes a personal story from Micaela - the vulnerability in her stories, not just what she's saying, but how she's saying it, gives us permission and shows us how to be vulnerable in our own storytelling.

I could listen to Micaela tell stories all day long! Also, be sure to listen to her outtakes at the end!

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I “met” this delightful human during her Substack appearance with professor Sarah Fay. Micaela’s voice connects wholeheartedly - from her live stage stories to teaching virtually. I subscribed to everything that she offers and this podcast is no different. Bite-sized wisdom makes it easy to listen. Thank you Micaela for being and sharing from your truest and whole self in every single offering. May it rub off on all of us!

Professional Storytellers, They're Just Like Us!

Helping me become a better storyteller

Micaela Blei is to storytelling what Mary Oliver is to poetry. 

Loving this series! So many good ideas and helpful tools. Poignant and Profound!

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A Podcast I'm Texting My Friends...

👂Micaela Blei is the former/founding Director of Education at The Moth, a two-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, and has been teaching storytelling for 14 years. Her new podcast, The Story Letter, is her audio masterclass in everything she knows about telling better stories.

It’s not just for people who want to win The Moth, it’s for people who want to be a better podcaster, a better dinner guest, a better applicant for that job they want, or if you just want to understand why people tell THEM stories or to better understand themselves.

Micaela got her phD in Narrative Identity (she’s a literal storytelling doctor) and her thesis was about how we shape, not just express, our identities by telling stories. We make sense of our world with the stories we tell. I cannot wait to learn from her.

So yes, this is a guide to telling better stories but it feels bigger than that. The episodes are bitesized, cute, and fun. (“It’s like a workshop with me, with bloopers.”) I don’t know anyone who couldn’t benefit from lessons in storytelling.

The Story Letter is a refreshing blend of practicality and warmth from Micaela Blei, an award-winning storyteller and author whose name you might recognize from This American Life and The Moth Radio Hour.

Blei brings a relaxed, accessible approach that feels like learning something genuinely useful from a friend. Her real strength lies in breaking down the storytelling process into manageable, enjoyable steps without stripping away the magic.

If mastering the art of storytelling is on your bucket list, subscribing to The Story Letter is non-negotiable. Micaela Blei’s experience, paired with her obvious love for the craft, makes this podcast an essential guide for anyone who wants to hold an audience’s attention.

At work, at home, or in a room full of strangers, the stories you learn to tell here will stick long after the moment passes.

Subscribing is Non-Negotiable.

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