Storylines Live
Episode 32: The Storytelling Strategy for Mission-Driven Brands with Sara Lohse

Sara Lohse, AFC® is an award-winning author, storyteller, and brand architect with a knack for turning narratives into connections. In this episode, Paul and Sara discuss how she uses her passion and talent to help mission-driven brands amplify their impact and the importance of using story to connect with business owners and their audiences.
Key Takeaways
- Genuine partnerships, not just transactions, are essential for effective storytelling and business growth.
- Personal, even humorous, stories can be transformative and lead to unexpected professional opportunities.
- In a saturated market, authentic storytelling builds trust and humanizes brands, fostering deeper connections with audiences.
- Effective storytelling involves not just recounting events, but revealing the underlying value and lessons learned.
- Everyone has valuable stories, and with the right guidance, these stories can be powerful tools for personal and professional development.
Timestamps
02:41 Host Introduction
03:25 Guest Introduction: Sara Lohse
07:57 Sara’s Tattoo Story
11:42 The Importance of Storytelling in Marketing
15:56 How Sara’s Background in Finance Helps Her Now
19:27 Why Sara Started her Own Company
24:44 How Sara Helps Her Clients
27:58 How to Connect with Sara Online
Related Episodes
Connect with Paul and the WordWrite Team
Follow Paul on LinkedIn.
Follow WordWrite on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X).
Subscribe to WordWrite’s YouTube channel for more marketing tips and tricks.
Learn how WordWrite helps businesses uncover their Capital S Stories.
Connect with Sara Lohse
Learn more about Branded.
Learn more about Favorite Daughter Media.
Read her book, Open This Book.
Follow her on LinkedIn.