The Inside Story Podcast with April A...

The INSIDE STORY takes you behind the curtain to bring you some of the biggest success stories of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change makers.... the men & women who have walked through fire and come out on the other side brighter. How did they get there? What were some of their biggest hurdles? Be ready to hear it all. We’ll also be discussing the power of Story along the way, and how you can harness the power of your own journey to propel forward into new heights and fulfillment. Host April Pertuis will take you on a Storytelling journey through her own stories, too! As a career-long journalist and storyteller, April understands the story that is hiding inside of you. You’ll discover unique storytelling tips and mechanics that will empower you to tell you story in a whole new way. This is the Podcast that tells the Inside Story of people & brands who are sharing their story in important and powerful ways. They aren’t mechanical or scripted. They are unabashedly authentic and real. And they are generating massive success & fulfillment as a result! As you’ll discover, this is what makes a “Lightbeamer” The goal of the Inside Story is to inspire you to think about your own story, and learn to share it so it can shine a light for others.

Business
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Healing Stories with Humor with Pasha Marlowe E...
We’re all familiar with the old adage: “Laughter is the best medicine”. But how does humor actually tie in with healing trauma that we go through at some point in our lives? Today’s episode of The Inside Story Podcast introduces us to Pasha...
41 min
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Courageous Storytelling with Deb Cummins Stella...
The only thing that's constant ... is change. And no one is more familiar with change than my good friend — certified life and leadership coach Deb Cummins Stellato. As the Princess of Pivots, Deb is a lover of change, having gone through major...
51 min
203
What is Your WORD of the Year? EP: 016
In just a couple of days, a new year will begin. And with everything that has happened in 2020, it just begs the question: what do we want this coming year to be like? If we were free to imagine the best life for ourselves this 2021 and even beyond,...
34 min
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Recharging Your Creative Juices EP: 015
We’ve all been there: days when our creativity just flows so naturally -- even magically! -- and we are so inspired that the ideas come one after the other without any effort. Then one day, it all disappears. We lose the enthusiasm to create...
46 min
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The Quarantine Queen with Minou Hexspoor EP: 014
When Minou Hexspoor and her husband found themselves trapped at home in Beirut at the start of the quarantine, a simple idea for a photo took them on an unexpected journey of documenting fun and different experiences … right from their living room!...
37 min
206
Claiming Your Vision & Voice with Coach Kofi Wi...
If you’ve ever felt disempowered by your life or circumstances, this is an episode for you! On the podcast today,  I am joined by my good friend and Certified Empowerment Coach, Kofi Williams. 2020 proved to be one of the more painful years of...
52 min
207
A Red Dress Year in Review EP: 012
When was the last time you said YES to YOU? I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that for us women, our excuses are plentiful when it comes to doing something for ourselves. Sure, saying yes to others may come easily to us. But saying yes to...
40 min
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Top 10 Storytelling Lies EP: 011
Do you ever find yourself wanting to share a story you feel is relevant, but suddenly stop yourself with the thought that your story doesn’t really matter? I know that sharing your story may not be easy at first, with all the junk (yes, it’s...
27 min
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The Best Story You Will Ever Tell EP:010
“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” - Robert Holden We know the quote above to be true, but how often do we remind ourselves that we are amazing human beings, that we are worthy, and that...
13 min
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The Thin Blue Line of Resiliency with Sgt. Toni...
In today’s episode, Police Sgt. Toni Gonzalez and I talk about the inside story on how she came to recognize a silent issue in the police work force that included confronting a devastating memory from her childhood, and how she conquered her fear of...
63 min
211
My Closet Floor Moment of Darkness EP: 008
In this solo episode, April is sharing her own Inside Story around a time when she felt hopeless and afraid. She shares the painful experience of losing the facade of financial security when her husband walked away from a very toxic business...
33 min
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The Art of Receiving with Patty Lennon EP: 007
Today’s topic is one I’m really excited about! Today I chat with Patty Lennon, intuitive business coach, about the Art of Receiving. Patty shares her own story (complete with some unexpected twists and turns) of how she learned to receive more for...
54 min
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Boobless and Fabulous with Lacey Marie EP: 006
Today’s guest is Lacey Marie, with amazing inside stories of her own. If there is one word I’d use to describe Lacey, it would be “survivor.” Despite many experiences on many different levels, she continues to march forward with strength and...
57 min
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Cancer, Covid, Courage, and Creativity with Ros...
I’m excited to share this conversation with Ros Smith today. I’ve wanted to feature Ros on the podcast for a long time! She’s had an enviable career in design and philanthropy. Her life was interrupted by a surprising cancer diagnosis in 2019,...
63 min
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Defining Feminism in 2020 EP: 4
Today’s episode was born from two recent events: first, when I heard a quote from Michelle Obama that really gave me pause; and then, the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In today’s podcast, I share some musings on the concept of feminism, how it...
22 min
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The Long Game with Sandra Scaiano EP: 003
Today, my very special guest and dear friend, Sandra Sky (Scaiano if we’re being official) joins me on the show. When I realized it was my own short-term vision that had kept me from starting this podcast, I knew I had to invite Sandra on to talk...
47 min
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Everybody Has a Story EP: 002
No matter which stories I share each week on this podcast, my hope is that they prompt you to delve more deeply into your own inside stories as a result of listening here. Why? Because my fundamental belief is that we each have an important story to...
25 min
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The Inside Story with April Pertuis EP: 1
Welcome to the first episode of The Inside Story! Thank you so much for tuning in. I’m April Pertuis, and for most of my adult life, I’ve been captivated by the power of stories to connect people. My intention for this podcast is to simply bring...
24 min