The Art of Storytelling in Performance
08 December 2025

The Art of Storytelling in Performance

50 Tastes Of Gray

About

In this engaging conversation, Rick Lewis shares his unique journey through life, touching on themes of storytelling, performance, and personal growth. He discusses how these experiences shaped his career as a performer and speaker. Rick reveals his innovative corporate performance as a waiter, the importance of connection through storytelling, and his recent struggles with panic attacks. He also introduces his writing community, Write Hearted, emphasizing the significance of authenticity in writing and the power of shared experiences. The conversation concludes with insights into Rick's future plans and his heartfelt connection to his work.


#​performance #storytelling #socialanxiety


Chapters


00:00 Sunny Days and Seasonal Affective Disorder


02:53 Life on the Move: A Journey Through 36 Homes


05:49 The Art of Storytelling: From Performer to Speaker


09:06 The Waiter Routine: A Unique Corporate Performance


11:46 The Reveal: Transforming Perception Through Story


14:50 The Power of Connection: Storytelling in Keynotes


17:56 Panic Attacks and Personal Growth


20:54 Right Hearted: Building a Writing Community


23:55 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing


26:50 Future Plans and Entrepreneurial Spirit


29:59 The Unbranded Self: A Unique Book Experience


32:47 Connection Through Humor and Heartfelt Words


35:53 Final Thoughts


 


Where to Find Rick http://www.ricklewis.co/


https://www.writehearted.com/


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