Thoughts Between Shots: A Storytelling Podcast

Thoughts Between Shots: A Storytelling Podcast
Podcast Description
Thoughts Between Shots is a storytelling podcast hosted by communications coach, Nammy Sirur. Each episode starts with a powerful question and a true, rarely told story. Then we break it down—what made it stick? Why did it work?
Learn how to ask better questions, tell better stories, and improve your communication skills at work and in life. Whether you’re a curious human, aspiring speaker, or just someone who loves a good story, you’ll walk away entertained and a little wiser.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of communication skills and storytelling with episodes centered around how to ask effective questions and share compelling narratives, such as the episode featuring Andy Uhler discussing how the Wu-Tang Clan influenced his approach to reporting, delving into deep human experiences and lessons learned from storytelling in personal and professional contexts.

Thoughts Between Shots is a storytelling podcast hosted by communications coach, Nammy Sirur. Each episode starts with a powerful question and a true, rarely told story. Then we break it down—what made it stick? Why did it work?
Learn how to ask better questions, tell better stories, and improve your communication skills at work and in life. Whether you’re a curious human, aspiring speaker, or just someone who loves a good story, you’ll walk away entertained and a little wiser.
This week’s episode of Thoughts Between Shots will leave you speechless. My guest Albina Rippee shares an unbelievable, soul-stirring story of synchronicity, surrender, and unexpected miracles. From a hotel sauna in Helsinki to a chance meeting with a long-lost relative in Tuscany, her journey is a testament to the magic of letting go. We also break down how to adapt stories for different audiences and how your stories evolve as you evolve.
If you're stuck in uncertainty or need a reminder that magic happens outside your comfort zone, this one's for you.
🌟 Topics Covered:
Trusting the unknown
Storytelling for impact
Reinvention & pivoting
The power of intention in communication
Albina Rippy is a realtor, yoga teacher, and serial entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. Give her a follow for insights and inspiration.
🎙️ Thoughts Between Shots is where good questions and great stories meet. Hit play—and let’s get better at being human.
💌 Want to Get Involved?
We’d love that! Here’s how:
✔️ DM Nammy on LinkedIn with a great question to spark a future guest’s story
✔️ Pitch yourself (or someone awesome) as a future guest
✔️ Listen, watch, follow, and share with your friends, coworkers, and that one cousin who always tells great stories but never hits “record”

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