Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Lighting Up the World: The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies with Julie Wignall

March 25, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“We all have a light to shine, and today more than ever, the world needs us to shine those lights in all the different areas that are there.” – Julie Wignall

In this illuminating episode of Uncorking a Story, Julie Wignall shares her unconventional journey from marine biology to corporate leadership to writing The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies. She reveals how each of us has an inner light and a unique purpose, and she offers insight into overcoming fear, embracing creativity, and finding meaning in the smallest moments. Through powerful storytelling and real-world examples, Julie inspires us to step into our own brilliance and change the world—one firefly at a time.

Key Themes:

  1. The metaphor of fireflies and why we all have a light to shine
  2. How Julie navigated an unconventional career path spanning science, politics, and business
  3. The importance of storytelling in personal and societal transformation
  4. Strategies for overcoming fear and imposter syndrome
  5. How small, joyful moments shape a meaningful life
  6. The power of finding alternative paths when doors seem closed
  7. Why play and creativity are essential for adults, not just children

Buy The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies: How to Shine Your Light Brighter and Transform the World

Amazon: https://amzn.to/41lrvZr

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781954920798

Connect with Julie

Website: https://www.extraordinaryfireflies.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extraordinarypoweroffireflies/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExtraordinaryPowerofFireflies

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-wignall-38548668/

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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