Portrait → Captures a moment in time
The Show → Gives people the space to express who they are having the courage to let go of the mask to show themselves in their truth by sharing their inside story outside to connect the dots within themselves to connect to a wider audience
Join me Asis Patel turning thoughts into reality through creation and storytelling conversations with inspirational people
Filmed in my childhood bedroom where my own story began. In conversation with my cousin Anil Patel.
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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Do you want to mark the moment and help your team grow together?
This is for you.
We are all made from the same colours, blended differently. When everyone is seen and heard, your team grows far. Together.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?
A handcrafted book that features each team member. Their portrait, their words illustrated into a story. Woven into one book. To say this is who we are.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked in many teams. I’ve learnt the real heartbeat of a team isn’t found in meetings. It’s in the moments where you feel seen as you are.
The Team Storybook captures that. It’s like the Storybooks I do for individuals, but for the whole team. Everyone gets a portrait and their story illustrated. Coming together in one book that unifies the team.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲?
Every person has unspoken magic.
This surfaces the unseen magic in every person.
Everyone gets the same space in the book.
Flattening the hierarchy.
Creating a shared book where every voice matters, equally.
Building a culture where everyone belongs.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱?
People leave companies without ever feeling seen. There is a cost to that emotionally and financially. We’ve all had those conversations outside of work that go deeper than anything in a meeting. This gives a space for that depth without needing a pub or a drink. It’s a way to build better relationships especially for remote or growing teams.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?
It’s a simple 3 step process.
1. Listen.
I sit with each team member. Hear their story.
2. Draw.
I create a portrait and an illustrated story for each person. Same space, same care, same reflection for everyone.
3. Remember.
Everything is woven into one digital (and optionally printed) storybook. Something tangible you can hold.
Optional extras: such as wall art to remember the experience.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁?
It surfaces the unseen voices. Boosts morale. Supports retention. Builds culture from the inside out. Giving companies a moment to pause, reflect, and invest in their people. Instead of losing people, deepening with who's already there.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁?
During moments of change. When you're hiring, scaling, or shifting direction. Could be every quarter or yearly, like a reflective team yearbook.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
The cost reflects the team size and any optional extras. It’s not just a book. It’s a tool for creating togetherness within your growing company.
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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽?
A simple complimentary 15-minute conversation.
Explore where your team is at and how your Team Storybook could support you to grow further together.
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
Website → team-storybook.com (team-storybook.com)
Email → hello.asispatel@gmail.com (mailto:hello.asispatel@gmail.com)
23 Apr 2025
33. Introducing Your Storybook with Anil Patel
Filmed from my childhood bedroom with my cousin Anil Patel. We grew up together in the 90s.
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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The first storybook was made for our Ba.
She shared her story in her own words from growing up in India, to moving to the UK, to raising our parents, to how we arrived.
Back then it wasn’t a business. Just me, being curious. Getting to know where I came from.
Now two years later, it has grown into a service I offer. Helping people pause, reflect and move forward with clarity.
What better way to introduce this more formally and officially than with my cousin who is part of the family story.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁?
Your Storybook is a handcrafted illustrated book that helps you make sense of where you’ve been, see where you are now, and step into your vision with clarity and confidence.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀?
You talk. I listen. I draw.
I reflect your story back to you in an illustrated storybook, digital and/or printed with optional extras such as podcast episode to share your story.
Start unsure. Finish knowing exactly who you are and where you are going.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
Life moves fast. It is easy to get caught in do-do-do and not take time to pause, reflect and prioritise where you’re going next.
Your Storybook helps you mark that shift.
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𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁?
When you see yourself clearly, you feel empowered to take bold steps. Whether that is making a career change, launching a business, navigating life transitions, or simply celebrating how far you’ve come.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀?
See yourself clearly.
Be your vision confidently.
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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽?
A simple complimentary 15-minute conversation.
Explore what’s shifting in you and how Your Storybook could help you walk your path forward with clarity.
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The future is unwritten.
Want to write yours together?
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Website → your-storybook.com (your-storybook.com)
Email → hello.asispatel@gmail.com ((mailto:hello.asispatel@gmail.com))
Learn more about Anil Patel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-patel-9b834158/)
14 Apr 2025
32. Storybook for Soul Traders with Terry Bower
Are you a soul trader or a small business owner who wants to be seen and heard for who you truly are?
This is for you.
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀
Born from a conversation we had on The Portrait Show, two months ago. Excited to announce a new offer crafted by Terry & Me.
Storybook for Soul Traders is a visual storybook crafted in words & pictures that represent you and your business.
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
Words with Terry.
Pictures with Me.
Coming together to create a written and illustrated storybook that captures the essence of who you are, what you do and why you do it.
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𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲?
Your message feels like it’s hidden under layers?
You spend more time tweaking your copy than doing the actual work?
You are in limbo, knowing change is due but unsure how to begin?
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𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁
No longer get stuck trying to communicate who you are, what you do and you do it.
We craft your brand in a way that reflects your full truth so people feel it. You get clear language and visuals that help you sell with soul. Empowering you to step into the next chapter of your business with confidence.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁
You get a bespoke visual storybook in words & pictures that represent you and your business.
No more hiding. No more undercharging. You get a digital and / or printed storybook that embodies your worth and helps others see it too.
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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱?
Let’s start with a 15-minute intro chat.
No pressure, just a warm conversation.
Email us at terry@insidestories.guru (mailto:terry@insidestories.guru) & hello.asispatel@gmail.com (mailto:hello.asispatel@gmail.com)
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
Website → www.storybookforsoultraders.com (http://www.storybookforsoultraders.com/)
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Keep squeezing out your juice & let us help you do that.
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