BOLDideas
BOLDideas is a weekly newsletter about the power of storytelling—our most human tool for connection, leadership, and impact.Each issue breaks down real-world examples (from ads to everyday moments) and delivers bold storytelling strategies, insights, and prompts to help you lead, grow, and express your story with purpose. By Stephanie Sabrina Warren Entrepreneur | Marketer | Passionate Storyteller | BOLD Thinker
BOLDideas: Small Gestures, Big Impact
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. June 22, 2025 | vol25 issue 06 Above: NYC's Chelsea Neighborhood's Community Duck Library This Week's BOLD idea: Spreading Joy Can Be Easy Hello BOLD Community! While I finish migrating BOLDideas over to Substack (details coming next week), I didn’t want to lose the momentum of this newsletter. I also didn’t want to force a full issue while I'm knee-deep in shifting platforms. So this week, I’m sharing three quick examples of people creating joy in small...
A Reminder That We're Not So Far Apart
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. June 7, 2025 | vol25 issue 05 Above: A still from 'You Can't Stop Us' This Week's BOLD idea: We're Not So Far Apart Hello BOLD Community! Lately, I’ve felt the weight of the world a little more than usual. The headlines are relentless, the scroll never ends, and some days, it’s hard to hang on to any real sense of hope. I know I’m not the only one feeling this way. It can feel like we’re all spinning in our own worlds, further apart with every passing...
BOLDideas: One Story. Thirty Seconds. A Lifetime of Meaning.
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. May 25, 2025 | vol25 issue 04 Which wolf are you feeding? This Week's BOLD idea: Feeding Our Thoughts Hello, BOLD Community! As promised, a 30-second story for the holiday weekend. It’s one that’s been passed down for generations and is often attributed to Native American tradition. I find myself returning to it again and again. It’s simple enough to remember, yet profound enough that applying it can lead to life-changing results. The Tale of Two Wolves...
BOLDideas: This Bet Changes EVERYTHING
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. May 18, 2025 | vol25 issue 03 Above: A still from Casey Neistat’s “Make It Count” video. It’s also a damn good quote! This Week's BOLD idea: Betting On Yourself Hello, BOLD Community! Ever notice how some people seem to effortlessly thrive in what they do? Like their work, environment, and energy all line up to amplify their brilliance? Here’s the secret: it’s not luck. It’s alignment. These are people who’ve stopped trying to be good at everything and...
BOLDideas: The Ad That Broke Every Rule & Sparked a Movement
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. May 11, 2025 | vol25 issue 02 He didn't just buy the ticket-he took the ride, filmed it, and made the whole world feel something. This Week's BOLDidea: Emotional Universality Hello, BOLD Community! This week, we’re exploring emotional universality, the feelings and experiences that connect us all, no matter who we are. How do we tap into those shared emotions in the stories we tell? And why does it matter? Filmmaker Casey Neistat took Nike’s marketing...
BOLDideas: The Stories We Assume
A weekly newsletter for BOLD thinkers. May 4, 2025 | vol25 issue 01 Above: Stories shape outcomes. Which stories are worth shattering? This Week's BOLD idea: The Stories We Assume Hello, BOLD Community! Welcome to the first issue of BOLDideas—a weekly newsletter devoted to one of the most powerful tools we have as humans: storytelling. Whether you’re trying to build stronger relationships, lead a team, grow a brand, or simply understand yourself better—storytelling is at the heart of it all....