Episode 19: Trauma-Informed Storytelling [Maria Bryan from Maria Bryan Creative]
Description
How can trauma-informed storytelling help increase donor engagement, raise awareness, and leave a lasting impact for your non-profit? This month, we chatted with Maria about her work on the importance of ethical storytelling and organizations benefiting from having strong messaging strategies.
Maria Bryan is a nonprofit messaging strategist and trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that do no harm. Maria has over fifteen years in marketing communications in the public sector. She has a master’s degree in public administration, a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and is professionally certified in trauma & resilience. Maria is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place.
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Email: hello@mariabryan.com
Maria Bryan Creative Website: https://www.mariabryan.com/
15 Free Marketing Templates: https://www.mariabryan.com/marketingtemplates
➡️ Connect with Maria on LinkedIn
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