Cross Cultural Storytelling

inherent ability to build bridges of empathy between people who may have had totally different life experiences from one another. When that power can be harnessed to correct an injustice that has gone on for far too long… well, that’s pretty much what being a Creative Changemaker comes down to in my opinion.

But cross cultural storytelling is something that intimidates a lot of people. When the people in a story live such different lives than the story’s audience… it can feel like having to make a big stretch in order to make it work effectively. On top of that, there are plenty of legitimate and valid concerns around the ethics of cross cultural storytelling. Most people want to do things right but quickly discover all kinds of ethical quandaries.

Those of us who help process the lived experiences of others to an audience with the potential to help are in a critical role. It makes total sense to be a bit nervous about wanting to do things right! And to do them well! While there is an endless array of topics to address within the realm of cross cultural storytelling, especially surrounding its ethics, my latest Creative Changemaker video focuses on three areas of focus in particular. These are three areas that, when you properly pay attention to them, you greatly increase the opportunity for your audience to empathize and relate to a story that takes place beyond their immediate horizon.