Smart Talks

Why Every Story Deserves to Be Understood with Kate Casey

Elizabeth Smart Foundation Season 5 Episode 3

Kate Casey shares her remarkable journey from aspiring politician to acclaimed storyteller and interviewer, offering insight into how her personal history and childhood experiences shaped her career and passion for uncovering truth. With depth and vulnerability, she explores the transformative power of empathy in storytelling, the art of meaningful interviews, and the lasting impact of the Milton Hershey School on her values and worldview.

The conversation dives into themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the importance of seeing others—especially family members—through a compassionate lens. By viewing people as characters in a broader story, Kate explains how we can release shame, foster empathy, and better understand the complexities of human behavior. She also reflects on the internal drive for recognition and how shared experiences can lead to connection and healing. 

Links:

https://www.katecasey.com/


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