The Story Within: How Play and Narrative Shape Who We Are with Kevin Cordi

In this episode of the Origins of Creativity podcast, host Becky Gehrisch interviews professional Storyteller, Kevin Cordi, who is an international award winning educator and author! Kevin discusses the transformative power of storytelling and play in personal and professional contexts. He emphasizes the importance of a narrative mindset, the role of creativity in storytelling, and the need for collaboration and deep listening in the creative process. He encourages listeners to embrace play and creativity in their lives, fostering joy and connection through storytelling.

 

You can find out more about Kevin Cordi at http://www.kevincordi.com/, and on X at https://x.com/KevinDCordi1

 

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside of the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Mind-Power-Thinking-Outside/dp/B0B1QXQT18

 

The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Whisperer-Awakening-Inner-Reader/dp/0470372273

 

The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358659639

 

 

Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast

 

Bluesky: @OriginsofCreativityPodcast.com 

 

Hosted by: Becky Gehrisch

 

Produced by @BooklingMedia