Professional Storyteller: How to tell Authentic Stories | Ron Chapman

Ron Chapman is a professional storyteller, novelist, and longtime guide for deep inner work. With nearly 40 years of sobriety, Ron has spent his life helping people navigate hard truths…through story, spirituality, and presence rather than performance.

In this conversation, we talk about what it actually means to tell authentic stories—not polished or performative, but honest stories that respect the audience and the weight of the material. From wrestling with God, to trauma and recovery, to knowing when not to perform, this episode is a grounded look at storytelling as a responsibility…not just a craft.

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TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:

1. Authentic storytelling vs performative storytelling
2. How to tell heavy stories with integrity
3. What makes a story valuable to an audience
4. Ego, humility, and responsibility in storytelling

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1. Website: https://www.ronaldchapman.com/
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