Flame Tree Story - The Podcast
Each episode shares voices from our live storytelling events, featuring stories that reveal how action and identity intersect in everyday life.
What We Do * Who We Are
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What We Do * Who We Are *
Flame Tree Story, the podcast, explores how our actions shape who we are—and how who we are shapes what we do. Each episode spotlights true stories from community and workplace storytelling events, inviting storytellers and listeners alike to discover how purpose and identity weave together.
Hosted by Whitney Fry and Mike Myers, the podcast amplifies voices and experiences that spark empathy, strengthen connection, and inspire collaborative action. Join us as we connect through the power of story.
Flame Tree Story is produced by Story First Design.
Episode 02: When Reality Shifts—Stories of Discomfort, Discovery, and Connection
In Episode 2 of the Flame Tree Story podcast, we return to our World Humanitarian Day event to hear stories from Madagascar, Tanzania, and Uganda. These stories explore what happens when expectations collide with reality—and how connection can emerge through difficulty.
Featuring storytellers Liz Toomey, Marya Plotkin, and Shelley Zeiger-Enarson, this episode invites listeners into moments of tension and transformation. These stories remind us that discomfort can be a powerful teacher: When we listen closely and stay connected, difficult moments can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the communities around us.
The Flame Tree Story podcast is produced by Story First Design.
Episode 01: Introducing Flame Tree Story on World Humanitarian Day
Welcome to Flame Tree Story—a new podcast exploring what we do, who we are, and the stories that live between the two. In this first episode, hosts Whitney Fry and Mike Myers share reflections and stories from Flame Tree Story’s debut community event held on World Humanitarian Day 2025.
Featuring Roberta Romano, Samir Omary, and Dan Enarson, this episode highlights connection across borders and friendship among cultures—reminding us how story can bridge difference and amplify what unites us.
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