Do you run an online, service-based business? Had you always assumed you’d make courses and products and SCALE by growing a HUGE MAILING LIST… But now, you’re starting to think… …Maybe it doesn’t have to be that complicated? Or even just: it’s SUCH a great model for other people, but maybe that’s not for me…? Me too. And I’ve spent the last couple of years asking smart people how to make more money without hustling every hour of every day. Because: there are other things in life than work. AND I...
May 24, 2019•1 hr
Would you like to know my number one rule when it comes to how to tell excellent and captivating stories? I’m guessing you do. On the final episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to talk about the number one rule in storytelling: integrity. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story7
Nov 13, 2018•7 min
When is it OK to lie when you’re telling a story? When should you be telling the truth? On this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you when it's ok to lie when telling a story. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story6
Nov 13, 2018•9 min
Are you making any of the three biggest mistakes that people make when they tell stories? On today's episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you what they are and how to avoid them. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story5
Nov 06, 2018•8 min
When putting together a story you want to tell, what stays and what goes?? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha shows you how to pull those scenes together to make a coherent story! Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story4
Nov 06, 2018•6 min
Want to tell compelling stories? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha tells you two simple questions you need to ask yourself, to make ANY story compelling (7 min listen). Have questions or want to leave comments? http://yesyesmarsha.com/story3
Oct 09, 2018•7 min
You have a story to tell, but HOW do you fit it all in? What stays, and what goes?? In this episode, I explain the MOST IMPORTANT THING you need to know about telling stories. If you just learn this ONE piece of information, it will change every single story you tell, and make it better and more compelling. Leave a comment, ask any questions, find out more and get Marsha’s guide to the MAGIC BULLET for storytelling - all free! - at YesYesMarsha.com/storyintro AND learn more about how our brains ...
Aug 28, 2018•10 min
Want to tell stories, but not sure which stories to tell — or which parts of the story? Want to know the BIGGEST myth about storytelling? In this episode, Marsha explains how to choose which story you should be telling, the four things you should look out for when choosing a story, and how you have more stories than you think you do. She also explains why ANYONE can be a good storyteller — they just need to learn the rules (and she’s going to tell them to you!). Leave a comment, ask any question...
Jul 31, 2018•9 min
My best friend's favourite story about my life by YesYesMarsha.com
Dec 14, 2017•53 sec
Today, a short, small, lovely story from one of my favourite Toronto storytellers, Zebulon Pike. You can find out more about him at http://www.zebulonpike.ca This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent
Dec 30, 2016•5 min
Meeting your hero can be a big deal. But doing it when you're tired and emotional? It's going to be trouble. Here's what happened when I met Danielle LaPorte - and then had my story blown out of the water. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo of Danielle LaPorte by Catherine Just
Dec 29, 2016•7 min
"The first time I really knew I was homesick, was when I got kicked in the nuts by a goat" - that was my introduction to this story, by guest storyteller (and wonderful singer) David Berkeley. Hear him tell the story - and play the song, Homesick, it inspired, here. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo of David Berkeley by Kerr...
Dec 28, 2016•19 min
The day after my bike accident (http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/crying), this happened. Life's timing is weird. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent
Dec 22, 2016•4 min
There's kind of an unwritten rule in London, that you don't talk to cab drivers. I broke it - and couldn't believe what he told me. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo by Thomas Kelley on UnSplash
Dec 21, 2016•5 min
I didn't want her sitting alone, but it's hard to keep someone company who acts like they don't want you to be there. But then... I had an idea. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo by TheRealDavidFrancis on Flickr
Dec 19, 2016•5 min
A few weeks before I left my job at the radio station, I told a story on air that (a) was a bit rude (though no bad language), and (b) STILL makes me laugh out loud. This is part of the Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent
Dec 16, 2016•3 min
This isn't what Jehovah's Witnesses expect. Yes Yes Marsha Advent Story #6 by YesYesMarsha.com
Dec 06, 2016•4 min
In #2 in the Advent(isH) Calendar of Stories, I tell you the very short story of one of the most satisfying experiences I've EVER had. You'll cheer for me at the end. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent (Photo by M 93: „Dein Nordrhein-Westfalen on Flickr)
Dec 02, 2016•2 min
If you get this part of your story wrong, nobody will even listen to or read it. Getting it right is easy, with this one, simple rule. Have you tried this? Or seen it done by others? Come and join the discussion at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/beginning
May 19, 2016•8 min
No one likes a rambler. But did you know that editing your stories down even more, can make their impact greater? Here, I lay out four tips on how to edit your best stories. Comments? Questions? Hop over and let me know, at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/edit
May 11, 2016•11 min
When you’re telling a story, there’s something very important that you must do. I often hear people butchering what would otherwise be great stories, because they don’t follow this important rule. What did you think? Have you ever done this? Come and let me know http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/order Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29246403@N03/5712997342/
May 05, 2016•9 min
There's one thing that all people who tell powerful stories do. If you want to captivate people, fill your stories with action scenes. Here, I tell you the two questions you need to ask yourself in order to do this. Liked this? Have thoughts? Leave me a comment, over at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/hollywood
Apr 27, 2016•6 min
The one thing you MUST know, if you want to tell powerful stories Want to read the transcript or leave a comment? Go to http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/movie
Apr 20, 2016•6 min
Marsha Meets... Adam Bloom who tells us all about meeting Paul Daniels (he was charming, apparently), trying to trick inquisitive children, meeting comedy heroes, being in solitary confinement for 48 hours for the BBC
Nov 17, 2015•30 min
Star of Father Ted, Ardal O'Hanlon joins Marsha to talk about his comedy life
Nov 16, 2015•37 min
Alexei Sayle: the legend, star of The Young Ones, member of The Comic Strip and a man who many credit with having invented stand up as it is today, talks about being the first person to play at the UK's first dedicated comedy club, pioneering much of today's comedy styles, and renting a room from 'The Man'...
Nov 16, 2015•32 min
Hear the 'We Need Answers' presenter talking about ruining Mark Watson's stag do, meeting the Pope, going on 'Countdown' and having dinner with his audience in the interval of his shows.
Nov 16, 2015•33 min
Marsha is joined by Alun Cochrane, fresh from Edinburgh, and spreading comedy wisdom across the country! Hear him discuss topics such as the Midlands, TV panel shows, and a crafty way to bag yourself some free fruit...
Nov 16, 2015•23 min
In one of her favourite ever interviews, Andre Vincent tells Marsha about life in the circus, working at Disneyland, and accidentally getting massive corporate companies to donate obscene amounts of money to charity.
Nov 16, 2015•37 min
This week Marsha meets up with Irish comic Andrew Maxwell.....
Nov 16, 2015•18 min
