The Story Samurai
A quiet space for sovereign minds to sharpen their voice, master their message, and rise with meaning. Hosted by Cary Hokama.
The Story Samurai
Latest Episodes
Scroll 068: A Place to Fight Your Way Back
Sometimes life doesn’t completely fall apart. You continue working, handling your responsibilities, and showing up for everyone who depends on you—but somewhere beneath it all, you know you haven’t felt like yourself in a while.In Scroll...
Scroll 067: There Is No Saturation at the Top
Have you ever looked at a crowded industry and quietly wondered whether your window had already closed?Around 2018, entrepreneur, author and creator Evan Carmichael joined Cary over Zoom as a guest on the Own Yourself podcast.Evan...
Scroll 066: Maybe the Dream Was This
For years, Cary believed the best parts of life were waiting beyond the next accomplishment, opportunity, or version of himself.Then he looked at Halo—his ten-year-old Doberman who has accompanied him through four major moves—and realize...
Scroll 065: You Will Have to Disappoint People
At some point, protecting your sovereignty will require disappointing someone.It may mean becoming less available, creating distance from a relationship, leaving a partnership, or choosing a path your family and friends don’t understand....
Scroll 064: When Your Identity Lags Behind Your Life
Sometimes your life changes before the way you see yourself does.In Scroll 064, Cary explores the strange gap between becoming more capable and actually feeling like you’ve earned the right to call yourself capable.After thirteen ...