“I believe that stories are what actually make the change happen. It’s what changes people’s minds about what women can do.”
—Stephania Varalli
Storytelling is as old as history. It’s how we connect, learn, and grow.
But did you know that only a quarter of the stories in mainstream media focus on women’s narratives?
If we don’t see ourselves reflected in our community, we don’t feel like we belong.
When women share real, authentic stories, our truth reminds us that we do belong — and inspires other women to believe in themselves and what they can achieve.
But how do you tell your story?
I’m joined on this episode of The Juicy CEO Podcast by Stephania Varalli, Co-CEO of Women of Influence (WOI), one of North America’s largest organizations dedicated to gender equality and women’s advancement in the workplace.
Syncing her professional career with her passion, Stephania and her WOI team have built a community that is by, for, and about women — using storytelling to drive change.
WOI importantly creates a platform for women to share their own stories in their own words — helping women to amplify and grow their voice beyond their own communities.
In this episode, Stephania shares how to tell your story the right way — to connect, inspire, and advocate for real change in professional spaces and beyond.
Every story has value, power, and the ability to make a difference to someone’s life.
So, what’s your story?
In this episode of The Juicy CEO Podcast, you’ll discover:
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Highlights:
01:52 Stephania Varalli — welcome!!
04:35 Women of Influence (WOI)
11:47 Storytelling as a platform
15:48 Sharing as a community
21:25 Breast cancer: Stephania’s story
27:51 How to tell your story
32:08 Curating inspiration
35:16 Connect with Stephania and WOI
Links To Visit:
Connect with Stephania on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/stephania-varalli
Women of Influence: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca
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