Breaking Cycles Through Storytelling with Louisa Herridge

In this episode I am joined by writing coach and publisher Louisa Herridge to explore why storytelling matters and how it link to creating meaningful change. Together we discuss the power of lived experience, finding your voice, and why the stories we choose to tell can influence individuals, organisations and even future generations.   **In this episode we discuss:** - Why everyone has a story worth telling - The difference between writing from pain versus writing from perspective. - Why your story isn't really about you - How storytelling creates social change - The legacy we leave for the next generation. Safeguarding reviews are built on stories that help others understand, learn and create change.  Are you interested in becoming an independent reviewer? Download my FREE workshop 'How to Establish an Independent Review Practice which Aligns with the Next Step in Your Career' [here](https://email.mg.donnaohdedar.com/c/eJxsk01zur4XxV9N2NWBBHlYsAApVutzq6IbJ4QAEUhoCKC--v9ov_Of36KrzNzknpyc3A-5sNSbmgoe3TPZwfqo_OFx6tdUSz1iIpoiLRU1Ztyr81EqOMeiSGmK5YiI-t_WRQycyrZgzUXdG-pVgmDFxG891ahn2A6EUDdtV6M1ZtWlpm2Lc_q8Wx5ujp3EjgxN0SB6mK_323-nXmIE1w1mOf9P7dlmYeSObdPIUhthAjOkZ8_F1ijvmRS8plx5jRRpR55WtMIbW4TYBCLddsYJshAxsWvZbqIT5GSGm2rMgzq0dAsiAxkmGo-gnUFqQqKPoU4wRMDU_wqh8gqlmhYgH8AIwCipOlqxvFCNFBltWyY4rlo0aomQFDfNbxO5_D6IcUUlx5W3h1GbTg9lbDg_6Hz-3m-vlXSdwwcb6Lr_8neuEfvD54wAGBUABvzWbsoV1FGI7gzAaNk14b50fpA4FLG5ATAoDXMdoBYup73T8_4qwgO3orDQ6bHZ6IUvMEkm90kWDrvuEwMYSRIHVjfNrr3DT7GLCC3Rbj635XkxKY-PlQQwSJeutT0hc7dl8UaddFMCGC3OE-YAGDTfHzgdVwAGrtlOwn1WOhA-YzmlNYvE_BFNAjmUB79MTjMW1Gu9bZ-aAEbTT_9O_Oy6z9vlbpt9LsjcKMc8iYtTF4U3N1_M8kTGX8nPEDv-l4mPhyDarKaWoVbvX9d5d-w2dwCj9wTd8uzuAhjsXPObARgsAIzO4XhQqxOAgcTndbZmH3q2OmweCF5_Nr3fbsu5ZP2mMz9PlL-bAIVaJV5wfHfHpbM31C18xLPrbHbt7UKrqSpE6uGGaUKynHEv6ary7fWlWiNFz1IqvYrilAjOKVFCatJ7jQ4wdUl7RgcieNtVivF8RMSoK7VWdJJQ7yXyxtr-bRCypFJTT6Iuf_pQHhH15U9-lUfV5f_09B78XwAAAP__eMRR0Q "https://email.mg.donnaohdedar.com/c/eJxsk01zur4XxV9N2NWBBHlYsAApVutzq6IbJ4QAEUhoCKC--v9ov_Of36KrzNzknpyc3A-5sNSbmgoe3TPZwfqo_OFx6tdUSz1iIpoiLRU1Ztyr81EqOMeiSGmK5YiI-t_WRQycyrZgzUXdG-pVgmDFxG891ahn2A6EUDdtV6M1ZtWlpm2Lc_q8Wx5ujp3EjgxN0SB6mK_323-nXmIE1w1mOf9P7dlmYeSObdPIUhthAjOkZ8_F1ijvmRS8plx5jRRpR55WtMIbW4TYBCLddsYJshAxsWvZbqIT5GSGm2rMgzq0dAsiAxkmGo-gnUFqQqKPoU4wRMDU_wqh8gqlmhYgH8AIwCipOlqxvFCNFBltWyY4rlo0aomQFDfNbxO5_D6IcUUlx5W3h1GbTg9lbDg_6Hz-3m-vlXSdwwcb6Lr_8neuEfvD54wAGBUABvzWbsoV1FGI7gzAaNk14b50fpA4FLG5ATAoDXMdoBYup73T8_4qwgO3orDQ6bHZ6IUvMEkm90kWDrvuEwMYSRIHVjfNrr3DT7GLCC3Rbj635XkxKY-PlQQwSJeutT0hc7dl8UaddFMCGC3OE-YAGDTfHzgdVwAGrtlOwn1WOhA-YzmlNYvE_BFNAjmUB79MTjMW1Gu9bZ-aAEbTT_9O_Oy6z9vlbpt9LsjcKMc8iYtTF4U3N1_M8kTGX8nPEDv-l4mPhyDarKaWoVbvX9d5d-w2dwCj9wTd8uzuAhjsXPObARgsAIzO4XhQqxOAgcTndbZmH3q2OmweCF5_Nr3fbsu5ZP2mMz9PlL-bAIVaJV5wfHfHpbM31C18xLPrbHbt7UKrqSpE6uGGaUKynHEv6ary7fWlWiNFz1IqvYrilAjOKVFCatJ7jQ4wdUl7RgcieNtVivF8RMSoK7VWdJJQ7yXyxtr-bRCypFJTT6Iuf_pQHhH15U9-lUfV5f_09B78XwAAAP__eMRR0Q") to find out more. **About Louisa:** Louisa Herridge is an award-winning, five-time best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Louisa Herridge Publishing. Known as The Expert Writing Coach, she empowers business owners and creatives to harness the power of their story and expertise—guiding them to plan, write and publish books that build authority and drive meaningful impact. Website: www.louisaherridge.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisaHerridgewriting?ref=1 **About Donna:** Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in all 3 types of reviews covering both children's and adults' safeguarding and domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/") Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/199283641172120 "https://www.facebook.com/groups/199283641172120") Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP