Madison GonzalezJun 12, 20204 minOwn Your Story Mindset Series: #2 Your Worst CriticIt's no secret that many of us play small because we fear criticism. Nobody likes being rejected or made to feel inferior... I know that ...
Madison GonzalezDec 31, 20195 minMy Most Embarrassing Moment and My Challenge for You in the New YearIt was the first Friday night of summer and I was glowing with the anticipation of the family fun on the horizon. Little did I know, a new...
Madison GonzalezDec 19, 20194 minOwn Your Story Mindset Series: #1 Your Past Is PowerfulAs a storytelling coach, speaker, and empowerment poet, my mission is to empower others to share their stories in a way that can help the...
Madison GonzalezOct 16, 20195 minThe 2 Key Ingredients for Stories That Don't SuckSorry (kind of) for the bold title but I'm about to drop a serious storytelling truth. Before we get into that, you've probably heard tha...
Madison GonzalezOct 9, 20193 min4 Basic Tips For Successful StorytellingIf you are looking to maximize your personal and professional impact, storytelling is your answer. Storytelling is one of the most effect...
Madison GonzalezSep 30, 20194 min3 Lessons I've Learned From My Life-Changing MonthWhere do I even begin? As the title indicates, September 2019 has honestly been one of the best months of my life. The paperback copy of ...
Madison GonzalezMay 9, 20192 minThe Poem That Started It All: How Writing Helped Me Process My Postpartum Depression and AnxietyI wrote the poem below, titled The Pit, about my experience with Postpartum after my second child was born. One day I woke up and this th...
Madison GonzalezApr 19, 20191 minHow to Answer the Question: Poetry is...During an interview with a local newspaper, I was asked to fill in the blank: Poetry is ___________________. My response? Self-expression...
Madison GonzalezApr 19, 20192 min2 Simple Steps to Writing Poetry1. Feel something. 2. Write it down. Excuse the simplicity but to be a poet all you need is a heart and a pen. There are no rules to poet...
Madison GonzalezApr 19, 20193 minThe Power In Your StoryI first learned the true power of story from my job working at a non-profit that serves homeless, hospice individuals. The people I worke...