February haustalk: Tell Remarkable Stories That Will Influence Others

Jan. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- John O’Neill, founder of the socially-conscious design firm Thinkhaus and a 2009 Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40 honoree, hosts a monthly forum, haustalk, that looks at how design and community intersect and influence each other. The February edition of haustalk on Wednesday, Feb.3, 2010, at 7pm at Baja Bean Co., 1520 W. Main St. in Richmond, will explore the power of story with a panel discussion, Tell Remarkable Stories That Will Influence Others. Panelists will include several members of the 2009 class of Top 40 Under 40, including Duron Chavis, Casey Longyear, John Dougherty, and Monique Johnson.

Central to the discussion will be an examination of why sharing your story is key to connecting with and influencing others, how you tell your story with both truth and impact, and determining the right time and place to share your vision. Every person, and every human enterprise, has a story to tell. Story is one of the most powerful tools for communicating a message, point of view, or call to action. It’s an essential part of the human spirit. Everyone has challenges, difficult times, and uplifting moments to share that can inspire and influence others.

Commenting on the invitation to participate in the February haustalk, Monique Johnson, Community Housing Officer at Virginia Housing Development Authority, said “I am honored to have been recognized [as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree], but with that comes added responsibility. We have such a broad array of backgrounds and experiences. If we connected our individual passions, drive and creativity, we could exponentially expand our spheres of influence.”

Story and social media strategist Casey Quinlan, the Mighty Mouth of Mighty Casey Media, will moderate the panel discussion. Casey works with individuals and enterprises to help them tell their remarkable stories, and communicate their value to others.

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Mighty Casey Media works with individuals and enterprises to help them tell the remarkable stories that communicate their value. A remarkable story is the cornerstone of solid business development strategy.