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laquitastoolbox · 1 year

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How Personal Storytelling Can Skyrocket Your Customer Connections

Get ready to discover the art of personal storytelling in business, as our special guest, La'Quita Parks, shares her journey from overcoming trauma to becoming a successful business owner. LaQuita started Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, focused on turning personal stories into published books, and she's here to teach you how to do the same. After reading this blog post, you'll understand how sharing your personal story can create meaningful connections with your customers and lead to business growth.

My special guest is La'Quita Parks

Introducing La'Quita Parks, an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed her own pain into a flourishing publishing business. La'Quita is the CEO and founder of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, a company that helps authors turn their stories into published works. After facing medical childhood trauma and years of chronic pain, La'Quita found solace in helping others share their experiences. Through her dedication and skill, she has built a successful business that supports and uplifts countless authors. La'Quita is a passionate mentor and coach, using her journey to inspire others and help them create impactful stories.

The power of personal storytelling cannot be underestimated, especially when it comes to forging strong connections with your customers, as it allows you to share your journey in a way that resonates with them on a deeper level. By incorporating your unique experiences and challenges into various aspects of your business, such as your website, blog, social media, and email marketing campaigns, you are inviting your audience to become a part of your story, which can lead to increased customer engagement and loyalty. So, let's dive into this topic and learn how you can effectively harness the potential of personal storytelling for the betterment of your entrepreneurial journey.

Here are the steps to get Power of storytelling in achieving personal and business growth.:

1. Identify the core message of your personal story 2. Reflect on your personal experiences and challenges 3. Develop a compelling narrative structure

1. Identify the core message of your personal story Storytelling is an age-old tradition, but it's also a powerful way to connect with others, share our experiences, and relate to one another. From a business standpoint, personal storytelling can help build connections with customers and foster a sense of trust and understanding. The first key step to using this powerful tool is to identify the core message of your personal story. To do this, think about the lessons learned, the triumphs and struggles, and the pivotal moments that make your story unique. The central message should be something that will truly resonate with your audience and provide meaning, relevance, or guidance.

LaQuita Parks, the founder of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, knows the significant impact that personal storytelling can have, as discussed on the podcast with LaQuita Monley. Parks turned her experience of overcoming trauma and adversity into a mission to help others do the same, through sharing their stories and connecting with others. Parks is living proof that everyone has a unique and powerful story to tell, and finding that core message can lead to significant personal and business growth. Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing's emphasis on giving authors the platform to tell their stories demonstrates the power of personal storytelling and the positive influence it can have on others. Identifying and sharing the core message of your personal story is important for several reasons.

First, it humanizes your business and helps customers see the real person behind the venture. By sharing your experiences, struggles, and triumphs, customers understand the motivation and purpose driving the business. This genuine connection can directly translate into increased interest, loyalty, and ultimately, sales. Second, this sharing provides a means of relatability – listeners may identify with aspects of your story even if they have never been in the same situation and can apply the lessons and perspectives from your experiences to their lives. Lastly, the process of personal storytelling can also be therapeutic, offering an opportunity for self-reflection and healing, thereby contributing to personal growth as well. By tapping into the power of personal storytelling and sharing the core message of your experiences, both your business and your customers can benefit significantly.

2. Reflect on your personal experiences and challenges Using personal storytelling to connect with your customers is an essential part of any successful marketing strategy. By reflecting on your own personal experiences and challenges, you can build deeper relationships with your audience and demonstrate your ability to empathize with their needs. Personal storytelling is a powerful way to showcase your expertise and credibility while making your brand more relatable to your target market.

La'Quita Parks, the founder and CEO of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, is an inspiring example of how sharing your personal experiences and challenges can truly impact others. Her journey of overcoming trauma and pain to create a successful publishing company helps countless authors share their stories, all while pushing through her own struggles. By including her experience with chronic pain in her business narrative, Parks is able to demonstrate her resilience and determination, fostering trust with her clients and readers. This key step has made her business relatable and personable, which ultimately leads to deeper connections with her audience and customers. Practicing personal storytelling is a powerful way for entrepreneurs to create emotional connections with their target audience, as it makes the brand more authentic and approachable.

By sharing your unique experiences, insights, and challenges, you can inspire, educate, and empathize with your customers. This authentic connection is essential for branding, as it allows your business to truly resonate with your customers on a deeper level.

Personal storytelling can humanize your brand while also highlighting your expertise, making it a key marketing tool that should not be overlooked. By reflection on your personal experiences and challenges, you can create a compelling business narrative that will engage and resonate with your audience, ultimately setting your business up for success.

3. Develop a compelling narrative structure Developing a compelling narrative structure is a crucial step in using personal storytelling to connect with your customers. When you share your own experiences, challenges, and successes in a relatable, engaging manner, you create an emotional connection with your audience, making it easier for them to understand and relate to your brand message. This technique not only humanizes your brand but also creates a sense of trust and loyalty among your customers. To create a compelling narrative, you need to identify the key elements of your story, such as the turning points, conflicts, and resolutions that have shaped your personal and professional journey. In addition, it is essential to organize your story in a way that is easy for your audience to follow and build an emotional connection.

During her conversation with LaQuita Monley, La'Quita Parks, the founder of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, shared her own story of overcoming childhood trauma and pain to build a successful publishing company that helps authors share their stories with the world. Parks discussed how her life was changed forever when, as a baby, a nurse in the hospital poured boiling water on her legs, leading to permanent disability and lifelong pain. She took this personal experience and channeled it into a powerful narrative that allowed her to find healing and purpose through helping other authors share their own stories. With Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing, she has been able to assist over 100 authors in transforming their experiences into compelling narratives and bring a sense of achievement and fulfillment to both herself and her clients. Understanding the importance of creating a compelling narrative is essential for any entrepreneur looking to connect with their customers through personal storytelling.

The genuine, human aspect of personal stories allows customers to identify with you on an emotional level, making them more likely to trust and support your brand. It bridges the gap between company and consumer and fosters a sense of loyalty and connection that goes beyond the products and services you offer. Moreover, sharing your unique journey demonstrates your resilience, passion, and purpose to your customers, which inspires them and deepens their relationship with your brand. By harnessing the power of personal storytelling and developing a compelling narrative structure, you can truly make an impact in achieving personal and business growth.

For entrepreneurs like you seeking to inspire others and build a thriving business, understanding and utilizing personal storytelling is crucial. LaQuita Monley and La'Quita Parks have provided valuable insights in their nine steps to connecting with customers through the power of storytelling, showing us that what truly matters is the authenticity and relatability of our experiences. By implementing these guidelines in your marketing strategy - from showcasing your own story on your blog to connecting with others for powerful collaborations - you'll see the tangible improvements in customer engagement and overall business growth. It's time to turn your personal journey into your most potent marketing tool, so dive in and start crafting those captivating stories today!

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tinatopcootelisa · 2 years

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𝔹𝕋𝕊 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚜 𝟙𝟠+ - "Im sorry 𝚍𝚊𝚍𝚍𝚢" 𝙅𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣 (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/867749335-%F0%9D%94%B9%F0%9D%95%8B%F0%9D%95%8A-%F0%9D%9A%9C%F0%9D%9A%91%F0%9D%9A%98%F0%9D%9A%9B%F0%9D%9A%9D%F0%9D%9A%9C-%F0%9D%9F%99%F0%9D%9F%A0%2B-im-sorry-%F0%9D%9A%8D%F0%9D%9A%8A%F0%9D%9A%8D%F0%9D%9A%8D%F0%9D%9A%A2-%F0%9D%99%85%F0%9D%99%9E%F0%9D%99%A2%F0%9D%99%9E%F0%9D%99%A3?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading_amp ❥ 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝔹𝕋𝕊 𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝗼𝗿 "𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚊𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚎" 𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝 シ Read away

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nyssalahna · 1 year

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IT’S A JOB! ❤️🇩🇪 When I got my first job at Portland Recruiting Battalion I knew that one day I wanted to travel the world like my dad did but never this early in my career did I think it’d happen — come January 2023 I’ll be starting the next chapter of my life in Germany working for US Army Europe and Africa Command! I’d like to thank my family, friends and most importantly Portland Battalion for helping me make it this far! I owe you all so much and if you’re ever in Germany come say hi! • • • 📸: @ivetteheredia_ #federalemployee #governmentjobs #germany #sisepuede #latina #armybrat #deutschland #disneyadult (at Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckblxx7SHBE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#federalemployee #governmentjobs #germany #sisepuede #latina #armybrat #deutschland #disneyadult

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veer-developer · 1 year

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#new #lectures this #weekend #salesforceadmin #salesforcecrm #salesforcecareers #salesforce #salesforcetraining #salesforceconsultant #salesforcedeveloper #salesforcejobs #developerlife #developercommunity #developers #developeredition #softwaredeveloper #programmer #programming #consultant #armybrat #Training #Training https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmP24ISIwF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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reggiefaer · 1 year

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Saturday Novel: I've been gifted a time of unemployment and reflection post-pandemmy. Today I'm organizing my space better to be successful in upcoming busy months. I found some great photos of me as a kid. . Being a military kid meant I had an extraordinary childhood. Moving to America after years of international school and living in Europe was weird. I spent a lot of time trying to fit in and made to feel like I was 'showing off' or 'unrelatable' just because of my experiences. 🤣 I also think spending most of those formative years in #rotterdam made me too direct and matter a fact, which I struggle with as an adult ...the Dutch, amirite or amirite? 🇳🇱 . I think this (normal) otherness was really why I felt a calling in #sideshow . I wasn't born different, or had some chip on my shoulder about society. I just had a lifetime of trying to fit in. New friends, new schools every year. It felt like a curse for a while. I'm really embracing the otherness as a blessing these days. . Anyway, here's a couple of great photos from the summer of '82 I still have a killer fashion sense, perfect curls and summer tan ❤️‍🔥 . #greece #travelingperformer #travel #armybrat #sideshow #circus #exceptional #childhood #california #sacramentoartist #reggiebugmuncher #thankful #blessed #luckyme (at Odeon of Herodes Atticus) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiUG0cSABV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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davidapringle · 1 year

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Go Army #collegefootball #westpointknights #hoooah #armybrat https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_tulTJL6byaXuKve56sHTrMNhzbHL-3n-6ac0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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angelamariaxo · 2 years

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#AngiesReadingAdventure The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Libraries aren’t just for books. Libraries are what brings a community together, gives access to computers to those who can’t afford internet or a computer, a place to do homework or work, a free card to read so many books, and activities for all ages. Never judge a book by its cover…..or reviews. This book is definitely a great one. I recommend it. My heart broke for June at times and I cried in a part of the book. I laughed and cried throughout it. Libraries are a safe place for people including myself. Growing up as an Army brat, libraries became my little home and safe space. Some of my favorites are the @austinpubliclibrary, @aacpl and @killeenlibrary ❤️ #bookstagram #bookreview #librariesmatter #supportpubliclibraries #thelastchancelibrary #freyasampson #england #booklover #fictionbooks #librariesrock #freelibrarycard #librarieschangelives #librariansmatter #harkerheightspubliclibrary #killeenpubliclibrary #centraltexaslibraries #atxpubliclibrary #armybrat (at Harker Heights Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChgGFBlphYR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#angiesreadingadventure #bookstagram #bookreview #librariesmatter #supportpubliclibraries #thelastchancelibrary #freyasampson #england #booklover #fictionbooks #librariesrock #freelibrarycard #librarieschangelives #librariansmatter #harkerheightspubliclibrary #killeenpubliclibrary #centraltexaslibraries #atxpubliclibrary #armybrat

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pearlinanoyster · 1 year

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What is home for an army brat?

In yet another interesting conversation with my best friend, we were just casually talking about how our life has been through the years. We’ve known each other for almost two decades, and gone through various stages of life together - from school to college to jobs, from cycling around the city to road-tripping together - we’ve done it all. We’re both army brats, so we’ve lived a similar life - moved to a new place every few years, made new friends, left old ones behind, built a new life all over again, got comfortable, moved again - repeat! Every time we’d move, we’d pack our entire life, things that got us comfort - our corner table, table lamp, bookshelf or just a gift from a friend we made at school. Our temporary ‘home’ would be safely packed in a few trunks, those trunks would carry our home and sometimes also turn into makeshift furniture, with numbers on them ready to be set up in a whole new way in a different city, in a different ‘home’. We’d sometimes move from a big city to a smaller one or the other way round, from north to south or east to west, hills to plains or change houses within the city. The only thing that remained constant was us seeking a ‘home’ everywhere we went.

We didn’t know what ‘home’ meant to us, we never really thought about it then. Was it the fact that we’d feel butterflies after learning about the new place we’d be moving to or was it that pit we felt in our stomach? What made the butterflies & the pit even more notable? The fact that we were moving to a new home or the one that meant leaving our last home behind? I guess we’ll never know.

Home. We do know what it means to us now, we do know where to find it! :)

#home #thelabyrinthlog #armykids #indianarmy #armybrats

#pearlinanoyster #foodforthought #armykid #indianarmy #armedforces #army brat #memories #home is where the heart is #late night thoughts #randomthoughts

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jaykaslo · 1 year

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FLOWER POWER. (MILITARY BRAT EDITION.) ● Follow for more military stylings: @jaykaslo #aiart #midjourney #midjourneyv4 #aiartcommunity #aiartist #aiartists #generativeart #아트 #アート #mymidjourney #digitalart #digitalartist #phillyart #phillyartist #midjourneyartwork #midjourneyart #midjourneyai #midjourneycommunity #midjourneyartist #randomart #experimentalart #flowerpower #military #militarykids #militarybrat #armybrat #asianart #characterart #instagramart #instagramartist ⚫︎ https://instagr.am/p/CrKJQjzK2q7/

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sandyhookhistory · 1 year

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Good evening, folks! We're moving into Christmas time, so let's roll the clock back 70 years to December, 1952! Nearly all of Fort Hancock's World War 2 Mobilization (wooden) buildings survived through the Cold War - the Service Club, seen here, was no exception. On its porch, we see "The Big Man" himself, paying a visit to the Fort and surrounded by a huge pack of kids. These are not only children of Soldiers stationed here at Fort Hancock, but most likely adjacent posts such as Fort Monmouth, and possibly from the civilian kids from the surrounding communities. (The Post was, periodically, opened to the public for special events such as this). In 1952, Fort Hancock was coming out of a limbo, having been in a bizarre tug-of-war between the Army and the State.Of New Jersey, who were fighting over keeping it as an Army base, or making it a State Park. Korea and the burgeoning Cold War answered that question, and the Army came back to stay for another 22 years, first with Anti-Aircraft Guns, and in two years, the Nike Missile Battery. But, that's the farthest thing from these kids' minds on this wonderful day seven decades ago - as it should be. Sadly, the Service Club, which stood at present-day Guardian Park, is long gone. 🇺🇲🇺🇲 ** Please Like & Follow "Sandy Hook History" on Facebook & Instagram for more amazing maritime and military histories of the Garden State and New York Harbor as well as a day by day review of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle Of The Atlantic and World War 2** 🇺🇲🇺🇲 Photo: US Army, via USNPS #visitmonmouth #newjerseybuzz #thejournalnj #locallivingnj #journeythroughjersey #onlyinnewjersey #njspots #centraljerseyexists #discovernj #yesnj #newjerseyhistory #newjerseyforyou #sandyhookbeach #sandyhooknj #sandyhookhistory #forthancockhistory #forthancock #vintageholiday #vintagechristmas #1952 #highlandsnj #jerseybayshore #monmouthcountyhistory #serviceclub #vintagesanta #vintagesantaclaus #armybrats #militaryfamilylife #monmouthcountynj #coldwarhistory (at Fort Hancock, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmXvfsBNmnW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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feistysnacks · 1 year

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Since I didnt do an intro, I'll do that plus this :3

introductions

hey there ppl! my name is Jade and here is a few introductory snippets about me :3

I'm 36

Born in Germany, raised in a US military family, so I am an armybrat

Moved to Belgium last year, honestly, I imagined it being nicer, the people are not very kind, there is a hyper capitalistic feel here, and only a tiny bit of socialism so people don't complain

: cough :

anyway.... I am married, very gay, so men don't @ me

I occasionally do SW

and I love videogames , swimming , skating , horror, burlesque, and much more.

Favorite games

The Elder Scrolls

Fallout

Halo

Overwatch

Lifeisstrange

My wife and I are two really relaxed people, and we are looking for communities for gaming and just socializing.

That's enough for now ^^ I hope to chat soon ^^

#introductory post #gaming #lgbtq #gay

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fibrenewhrp · 1 year

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“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.”-Unknown We know some, love others, and wish nothing but peace and happiness for them all. #hugavet #thankyou #veteranday #armybrat #america #armystrong #supportvets #veteransuicideawareness

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armyybrat · 4 months

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iomontecillo · 2 years

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Pretending that “outward reactiveness” is somehow “a mysterious phenomenon” is a special form of corruption reserved for Dante’s inferno. The Human corpse piles of the internment camps have simply moved into the cities; the back alleys and psychiatric institutions - therefore we have a growing opioid Epidemic. People were openly targeted and killed in the back-alleys and sewage tunnels of the reform system - whatever “reform” means. “Rehabilitation” in the academic, and healthcare litterature refers to the Restoration of a person’s rights, privelleges and ability to function autonomously - not lifetime institutionalization. Forced labour isn’t “employment”; it’s slavery, and years of institutionalized brutalization called “reproductive treatment” is over-romantisizing a process fundamentally violating to bodies utilized as “donors”. It’s the complete objectification of the individual. When women are “selected” for this “honor” and “joy” to be “a breeder” without escape it does become a prison - and it often has that characteristic when statements such as “hysteric” and “time for medication” are interjected between the verbal malice. It’s not a surprise so many marriages fail. Even in the 90’s drugs were portrayed as a natural part of general coming of age. None spoke of midwife traditions. // The issue of social responsibility and sustainability remains regardless of any biological, or cultural factors. The fact of existence is once life begins responsibilities attached to the preservation of it is automatically bestowed upon the conceivers - anything that falls outside of that requirement is secondary and becomes suspect. // This isn’t much different from how the relationship between men and women is portrayed, though couple’s counselors, social counselors and lawyers likely have a different perception of the institutions - especially if in relation to military families. The 90’s girlband TLC was composed of 3 armybrats, of which one, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez was the only member to die - though she wasn’t the only to experience domestic violence, as it’s commonly observed in the entertainment industry. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd-pd5kNc0L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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