# TrailBLAZER: Donna Griffit on The Stories We Tell

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Podcast: [The TrailBLAZER Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trailblazer-pod-7056782)
Published: 2025-12-30T11:13:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's guest is Donna Griffit, world-renowned corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist. Donna shares how she became a storytelling expert, helping founders find their voice, cut through the noise, and own their narrative. We explore entrepreneurship, why self-promotion isn't bragging, and the unique dynamics women navigate, and the opportunities they can claim in building and funding companies. This conversation is about asking for what you want, telling your story with intention, and turning inflection points into opportunity. Sound Bites "The storyteller has to tell her own story." "You have to find your company's story." "It's okay to freak out, but let's then be tactical." "It's all about your listener. It's not about you." "If you don't ask, the answer is always no." More on Donna Griffit Website: https://donnagriffit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaabraham/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzkJG4mKRbHPe6XOZj_6rvyQVzlaZQoux Book: Sticking to My Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups

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