Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication

Bree and Hilary talk about how to handle hard conversations with more calm and clarity — at work and beyond.Join Bree’s Newsletter Get Hilary’s free guide: www.hilarysutton.co

Hilary shares a story about ambition, self-worth, and the cost of avoiding difficult conversations. Join Bree’s NewsletterLearn more about Hilary Sutton: www.hilarysutton.co

Bree and Ken talk about core values, non-negotiables, and how to get clear on what really matters — so you can live, work, and lead with more purpose.Join Bree’s Newsletter⁠ for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak English with impact — especially in high-stakes moments.Follow Ken Larson:⁠www.championpsi.com⁠⁠Ken Larson on LinkedIn

Ken shares the moment his body forced him to pause — and how that pause helped him ask a question that changed his life.Join Bree’s Newsletter for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak English with impact — especially in high-stakes moments.Follow Ken Larson:www.championpsi.comKen Larson on LinkedIn

Lisa and Bree talk about quiet confidence, fear of judgment, and how real courage means showing up and speaking — even when you're scared.Join Bree’s Newsletter⁠ for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak English with impact — especially in high-stakes moments.Follow Lisa Wood:www.yourenglishself.com⁠@yourenglishself⁠

Lisa shares how a difficult moment helped her stop trying to be perfect and start speaking with real connection. Join Bree’s Newsletter for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak English with impact — especially in high-stakes moments.Follow Lisa Wood:www.yourenglishself.com@yourenglishself

Charlie and Bree chat about friendship, trust, and his visit to BarcelonaJoin Bree’s Newsletter for more tools, stories, and ideas to help you speak English with impact — especially in high-stakes moments.Follow Charlie Baxter:Visit Charlie’s websiteFollow Charlie on Instagram#68 | Owning Your Mistakes — Charlie's original Into the Story episode

A conversation with Hadar Shemesh on the art of making hard decisions — and how to communicate them with clarity. If you've ever delayed a decision you knew you had to make, this one’s for you. 🎯 ⁠⁠⁠Join Bree’s Newsletter⁠

Hadar was working non-stop — until one night at 2AM, she knew something had to change. 🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.More from Hadar ShemeshFollow Hadar on Instagram Follow Hadar on Youtube

A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why “do what you love and the money will come” isn’t always true.🎯 ⁠⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠

Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.🥧 FREE EPISODE PACK is still cooking — check back later!Key VocabularyJAMMING ONE’S KNEE / JAM SOMETHING SOMEWHERE: To hit or push something into a tight space, usually by accident and painfully.PAY YOUR DUES: To work hard over time before you succeed.TO BE DEAD (EMPTY): No energy, power, or people.GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD: Something that lets you avoid punishment.GET AWAY WITH IT: Do something wrong and not get caught.More from Will Greenblatt Follow Will on LinkedIn

A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.🎯 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠

Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.🎯 Join Bree’s Free NewsletterGet Hanul’s Mindset Makeover Guide to boost your speaking confidence, click ⁠here⁠.

Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)Get More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.🥧 FREE EPISODE PACK Key VocabularyBLAZING: Extremely bright, hot, or full of strong emotion.BLAZER: A type of jacket, often part of a uniform or worn in smart-casual situations.DEER IN HEADLIGHTS: A look or feeling of being frozen with fear or surprise.STORM OVER: To move angrily or suddenly away from someone or something.SHATTERED: Broken into many pieces; extremely tired or emotionally destroyed.SQUINTING: Narrowing your eyes to see better or because of bright light.More from Hanul Kim Get Hanul’s Mindset Makeover Guide to boost your speaking confidence, click here.

Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on speaking with clarity & confidence.

Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyGLANCE: A quick or brief look.FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable.BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose. NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry.FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: When an action causes you to end up in a particular situation.More from Andrea Aesie Into the Story #14 Under Water Under Pressure

Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life👉 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyPLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way.STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration.VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting.POUR YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.Learn more about Alien on Stage @alienonstagedoc

Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United Kingdom (Kent)Get More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularySOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.More about Stephen DevincenziCheck out the Simple English News Daily podcast at Send7.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.