Ep. 27: The Technology of Trust
In a world where machine learning sparks worry, fear, and excitement, Dr. Prince says trust is the technology we need to feel connected.
Announcing Anxious Avery
For Hayley and me, it's a true labor of love as we sit together each week to write and produce the episodes. We are in love with our creation.
Ep. 26: A Walk on the Woo Side
Come take a walk on the woo side as we explore our energy centers, rocks in our pockets, and letting go as a means of self compassion.
Called to Create
We’re thrilled to share that Anne recently launched an online art portfolio.
Ep. 25: Our Good Friend, the Filmmaker
In this episode, Brian Diggs opens up about the craft of creative storytelling, the mechanics of getting it done, and the magic of making art an audience will connect with.
A Birthday Coffee?
Today is my birthday. Can I buy you a coffee?
Ep. 24: Less Can Be More
Charlotte and Lauren explore how basic subtraction can actually ADD to your life, using a simple equation Charlotte learned from one of her favorite artists. (Let’s call it Michelangelo Math.)
Ep. 23: A Bestie’s Lifestyle Reset
Austin TV news producer and journalist Jose Torres is one of Charlotte's "besties” who remained cool and collected while overcoming a life-threatening health scare.
Ep. 22: Do We Have to Let It Linger?
Lauren wonders what it could look like if we linger and lean into some “awkward” moments. Charlotte is skeptical at first, but by the end of this episode, she has converted to a lingerer, and we think you will too.
Ep. 21: Our Names, Our Selves
What is in a name? It turns out, so much! In Part 2 of our conversation with name expert Lori Axler Miranda, we all share our personal name stories, and we invite our listeners to share yours!
Strength in Broken Places
A reflection on the power of making art by Charlotte Moore.
Ep. 20: I Am a Writer
Lori tells Lauren and Charlotte how her Substack came to be as we discuss the magic and agony of owning the blessed title of Writer.
Ep. 19: A Love Letter to Black Women
In this episode, Charlotte delivers a love letter to Black women, which serves as an act of love for herself.
Three Trends that Will Transform Your Connections
August marks the three year anniversary of launching Connecting Our Stories. It also coincides with our busiest month of client work yet! We’re going to share the three biggest trends we’re seeing among clients now so you may benefit.
Ep. 18: Radical Joy
Joy ran for Texas Governor in 2022, driven by a desire to improve life for all Texans.
Ep. 17: Our Tiny Experiments
Lauren and Charlotte celebrate their “loopier” approach to work and life.
Ep. 16: The Gen Z Take: Faith and Family
To be a mindful and spiritually healthy 20-year-old in today’s social climate takes a certain kind of resilience, self awareness, and confidence.
Ep. 15: The Crone Era
Charlotte’s kind of an open book. She’s a self-described oversharer who isn’t afraid to tell our listeners that she has entered her “crone era.”
A Summer to Impress
The Connecting Our Stories team is an inspiring bunch every day of the year, but this summer, they are in full impressive mode!
Ep. 14: The Miracle of Self Love
Corporate Coach Erin Warner shares with Lauren and Charlotte what it feels like to be at the intersection of her career.

