StoryConnect: The Podcast
1) Improving Your Writing Style with Planning, With Christina Sawyer
A blank page can be scary—unless you already know what you’re writing. In this episode, Mt. Wheeler Power’s Christina Sawyer shares how using AI to brainstorm story ideas at the start of the year gave...Show More
2) The Keys to Connecting With Kids, With Joey Clift
As a writer on shows like Paw Patrol, Spirit Rangers and Cocomelon Lane, Joey Clift shares some of the keys to reaching the youngest audiences. Joey will be a speaker at StoryConnect 2026.
3) Connected Senior: Digital Literacy Program, With Bill Gerski
From teaching 95-year-olds to stream their favorite shows to connecting the 5,000th home to fiber, Beacon Broadband proves inclusion and innovation go hand in hand. Bill Gerski shares how their Connec...Show More
4) Creating Staff Energy Influencers, With Jodi Henderson
What if every staff member at your utility felt confident answering energy questions? In this episode, Benton PUD’s Jodi Henderson shares how its Empowered program turns staff into energy pros through...Show More
5) Stories That Stick in the Capitol, With Andy Barth
When you walk into a legislator’s office, will your story stick or slip away? In this episode, Inland Power & Light’s Andy Barth shares how utilities can move beyond numbers to craft stories lawmakers...Show More
6) Turn Comfort Into Conversations: Let’s Go Over the Line, With Asia Cline
Getting lineworkers to relax and share stories isn’t easy—unless you’ve got a mic and a clever idea. In this episode, Mason PUD 3’s Asia Cline shares how her award-winning staff podcast, “Over the Lin...Show More
7) Branding Beyond the Logo (Sometimes There Are Superheroes), With Casey French
Casey French, marketing and PR director at CASSCOMM discusses how branding goes beyond a logo to include community engagement, co-branding, locally produced video and creative mascots, like their supe...Show More
Branding Beyond the Logo (Sometimes There Are Superheroes), With Casey French
21:19 | Nov 19th, 2025
8) Personal Branding for Introverts, With Goldie Chan
In her recently published book, “Personal Branding for Introverts,” Goldie Chan outlines how to remain true to yourself, while taking strategic steps to improve your network and reputation. Goldie pre...Show More
9) Calix ConneXions ReaXions
In what's become an annual tradition, hosts Megan McKoy-Noe and Andy Johns share the mics to discuss major takeaways from last week's Calix ConneXions conference. Ding!
10) When Your Slowest Speed Is a Gig, With Jeff Chrzanowski
HTC has consolidated its broadband speeds to two plans: 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. How did it get there, and what are the advantages of simplifying its speed packages?