#137 | How Storytelling Shapes Culture and Who Gets to Belong W/ Ali Jackson-Jolley
Culture is built by the stories we tell,
and just as powerfully, by the ones we ignore.
In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with Ali Jackson-Jolley, a leader, strategist, and storyteller who explores how narrative shapes culture, identity, and belonging inside organizations, schools, and communities.
This conversation unpacks:
Why storytelling is never neutral, it always includes and excludes
How dominant narratives shape who feels seen, valued, and safe
The role leaders play in amplifying or silencing voices
Building cultures where belonging is practiced, not…
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