Best Ways to Begin a Story (Advice from Experts)

Unconventional Leaders · Aug 7, 2025 · 4m

What’s the BEST way to capture attention…and keep it? I asked pro storytellers in Atlanta, content creators in Austin, and even sat down with a Pixar storyteller who worked on Toy Story. Here’s what they told me… and their answers might surprise you.

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CONNECT WITH THE STORYTELLERS

Eldon Smith: https://www.instagram.com/eldonosmith/

Misha Sanders: https://www.instagram.com/reverend_misha/

Gregg Clunis: https://www.instagram.com/greggclunis/

Tito Rosado: https://www.instagram.com/gunchuckgaming/

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