by Courtney Hobbs
Welcome to Own Your Story, the podcast that helps you find, build, and tell true stories with confidence. Whether you're giving a presentation, acing an interview, or making small talk, you'll get the tools to communicate clearly and creatively. Hosted by Courtney Hobbs—mom, educator and founder of Mothertelling—this podcast offers practical tips, inspiring interviews, and creative exercises to help you captivate any audience. Your story matters. It’s time to own it.
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December 30, 2025
<p>In this episode, Courtney shares the details behind the <a href="https://mothertelling.myflodesk.com/b23k7dfc64" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">January creative writing challenge</a> — a simple, joyful way to step into the new year with momentum, reflection, and a spark of creativity. </p><p>After running a wildly successful November writing challenge inspired by Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages, she realized how many people were craving an accessible, low-pressure way to write and connect each day.</p><p><br></p><p>She shares several sample prompts, offering a preview of the kinds of stories and reflections the challenge inspires.</p><p>Join the Challenge HERE: <a href="https://mothertelling.myflodesk.com/b23k7dfc64" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://mothertelling.myflodesk.com/b23k7dfc64</a></p>
December 23, 2025
<p>In this reflective, story-workshop style episode, Courtney explores one of her “story worthy moments” from the year - a seemingly ordinary one involving a simple chicken fried rice recipe. What started as a cooking class with her friend Holly, quickly became a cherished family ritual that continued long after the class was over.</p><p><br></p><p>Courtney shares how the recipe became a rare parenting jackpot: a dinner everyone loves, eats, and gathers around without complaints, negotiations, or battles over bites. More importantly, she reflects on how these small, consistent moments often hold more emotional weight than we realize. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want to learn how to craft stories from the ordinary moments in your life, join <a href="https://courtneyhobbs.com/academy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">the Academy</a> or hop on the mailing list for workshops, prompts, and creative support.</p><p><br></p><p>Give yourself a delightful distraction: https://mothertelling.myflodesk.com/addnewsletter</p><p><br></p>
December 22, 2025
<p>In this workshop-style episode, Courtney invites listeners into the behind-the-scenes story of the very first Micro-Mothertelling event — a night that almost never happened. </p><p>After selling only six tickets to a venue sized for over 100 people, she found herself convinced the event was a failure, ready to cancel, and battling the familiar negative self-talk of “Why would anyone want to come?” </p><p>But a series of unexpected conversations sparked a surprising pivot:<br>What if I pivoted?</p><p>That single shift transformed everything. Courtney shares how this moment reshaped her understanding of success, community, and the power of small spaces to hold big stories.</p><p><br></p><p>Attend the <a href="https://mothertellingacademy.circle.so/story-in-a-day-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Story in a Day Workshop Friday January 9th 2026</a> to learn storytelling and public speaking skills to use anywhere. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want more storytelling prompts, workshops, and community support, join the mailing list or explore <a href="https://courtneyhobbs.com/academy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Academy</a> — your home for becoming a more confident, compelling storyteller.</p>
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Welcome to Own Your Story, the podcast that helps you find, build, and tell true stories with confidence. Whether you're giving a presentation, acing an interview, or making small talk, you'll get the tools to communicate clearly and creatively.
Hosted by Courtney Hobbs—mom, educator and founder of Mothertelling—this podcast offers practical tips, inspiring interviews, and creative exercises to help you captivate any audience.
Your story matters. It’s time to own it.
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