I apologise...


I’ll admit it—I never gave Kim Kardashian a second thought.

In my mind, she was one of those people who was just famous for being famous. I turned up my nose at her and to my shame, I was all judge-ey and superior. I just didn't know what the fuss was all about (I still don’t TBH)...

But…

One day, a couple of years ago, I watched her interview with David Letterman.

She talked about the terror she felt when she was robbed while on holiday in France. How her life flashed before her eyes. How she thought she wouldn’t survive.

In that moment, everything changed.

She became real to me.

She became human.

She wasn’t just a reality TV star anymore—she was a young, hardworking mother who had been through something unimaginable.

Her story drew me in, made me care, and made me see her.

That’s the power of story.

I won’t go as far as saying I love Kim Kardashian today (still dont watch her shows…) but now I feel compassion and empathy and acceptance towards her.

She is now real and human to me.

Even though I could feel her vulnerable story working its magic on me, I still couldn’t resist...

Story humanizes us.

It breaks down walls, melts hearts, and connects us in ways facts and figures never can.

It’s not manipulative to tell your story as part of your business strategy.

It’s the opposite.

You’re showing your audience that you’re willing to be vulnerable, authentic, and real. And that connection benefits them as much as it benefits you.

As Maya Angelou said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Your story is how you show you care. It’s how you stand out in a crowded world.

So, what’s your story? What moment makes you real?

Craft your story and share it. You might be surprised by how powerful it is—for your audience and for you.

Peace!,

Eme

P.S. Ready to dig deep and find your story? Join me for The Founders Story Workshop: A Workshop for Entrepreneurs Ready to Turn Their Journey into Their Greatest Marketing Asset. In this live workshop, we will write your story and I’ll help you uncover the moments that make you human—and unforgettable. Get Details here.



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