WHR 3.218: Transforming Failures into Riches through Storytelling with Danny Brassell

2025-04-07

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with the high-energy and inspiring Dr. Danny Brassell, co-founder of The WellCrafted Story Workshop™. Known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Danny shares how his journey through journalism, education, devastating financial loss, and reinvention as a speaker and storytelling coach led him to help entrepreneurs harness the power of story. You’ll walk away from this episode with actionable tips to grow your business using compelling narratives, plus strategies to build resilience and amplify your voice. Who is Danny Brassel...

Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with the high-energy and inspiring Dr. Danny Brassell, co-founder of The WellCrafted Story Workshop™. Known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Danny shares how his journey through journalism, education, devastating financial loss, and reinvention as a speaker and storytelling coach led him to help entrepreneurs harness the power of story. You’ll walk away from this episode with actionable tips to grow your business using compelling narratives, plus strategies to build resilience and amplify your voice.

Who is Danny Brassell?
Dr. Danny Brassell is a global keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and author of 19 books including Leadership Begins with Motivation and Misfits and Crackpots. With over 3,500 presentations delivered worldwide, he co-founded The WellCrafted Story Workshop™, a platform that empowers leaders to turn their personal experiences into stories that spark engagement and drive results. A former inner-city teacher, Danny blends educational expertise with practical business strategies.

Connect with Danny Brassell:
Website: https://www.dannybrassell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realDannyBrassell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DannyBrassell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybrassell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DannyBrassell
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DannyBrassell

Host Contact Details:
Website: https://workathomerockstar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com

In this Episode:
00:01:00 From Journalist to Educator to Entrepreneur
00:02:24 Losing Everything in a Real Estate Scam – and the Pivot that Followed
00:04:47 The Truth About Storytelling and Business Growth
00:10:00 The “Bandaid” Story – a Masterclass in Humor & Presentation
00:23:18 Morning Routines and the Power of Thought Walks
00:33:01 Building a Scalable, Story-Driven Business

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