What's Your Story?
What Makes a Superhero?
Every story has a power. Every journey holds a secret. What if your life experiences could unlock a superpower to change the world?
Welcome to “What’s Your Story?”, where your host, Matt Story, dives deep into the lives of leaders who've turned their personal journeys as people of color into powerful beacons for change, inspiration and success. With a passion for storytelling and a heart for community, Matt uncovers how each guest's unique background has shaped their extraordinary contributions to fostering a better world for all of us.
This Podcast is For You If:
- You're Seeking Inspiration: Discover how to channel your unique experiences into strength.
- You Support Inclusion and Equity: Learn how you can contribute to making a difference.
- You Love Stories: Get ready to be moved by the power of real-life journeys.
Join Us Every Sunday for new stories that celebrate the magic of diversity and the strength of legacy. Whether you're looking to find your own superpower or simply to be inspired by the richness of human experience, “What’s Your Story?” promises a journey into the heart of what makes us truly remarkable.
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What's Your Story?
Coloring Outside the Lines with Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde shares her background and early experiences as a multi-hyphenate and focused overachiever. From an early age, she had high expectations of herself and others, and her leadership skills were evident. She even wroter herself a letter outlining her goals that she has largely achieved so far. Ashley reflects on her time at Stanford for undergrad and Harvard for law school along with the importance of relationships and exploration. She discusses her transition into the work world as a paralegal and then as a lawyer, and how she had to pivot within her practice to find work that aligned with her personality and values. Ashley also shares her journey of self-discovery and the role of journaling and feedback from loved ones in guiding her career decisions. She discusses the power of storytelling and her podcast, 'No Straight Path,' where she explores the human stories behind success. Ashley walks us through her journey into podcasting, starting with her love for podcasts and finding positive ways to deal with failure. She talks about the loneliness she felt after failing the California bar exam and how storytelling helped her during that time. Ashley also discusses her decision to take a sabbatical and the importance of listening to your body. Ashley reflects on her superpowers of connection and inspiration, and how the podcast has become a source of joy in her life that allows her to do both.
You will learn:
- It's ok to color outside the lines.
- The importance of living a life that is aligned to what you want from life.
- Exploring the power of regret in your decision making.
You can follow Ashley's story at:
LinkedIn / No Straight Path IG / Ashley IG / TikTok
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