{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655c7cb68667a70012328a0c/679c5f1574564c4194debe31?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Power of Storytelling","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655c7cb68667a70012328a0c/1738301156708-d98d709e-8cdf-42e6-a2d7-c64a5988b4a5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>From Ballerina to Startup Founder: The Power of Storytelling with Christine Matheson-Green</em></p><p>In this deeply engaging episode of <em>Active Kreative Perspectives</em>, Valerie sits down with the inspiring <strong>Christine Matheson-Green</strong>, founder of <strong>Remember Press</strong>, a publishing platform that helps people turn their stories into lasting legacies.</p><p>At <strong>73 years young</strong>, Christine defies expectations by launching a tech startup, proving that <strong>creativity, resilience, and the courage to evolve know no age limits</strong>. With a life journey that spans being a <strong>ballet dancer, actress, teacher, entrepreneur, journalist, and now a book-writing coach</strong>, Christine shares how each chapter of her life led her to the next, driven by her mantra: <em>Why not?</em></p><p>Together, Valerie and Christine explore:</p><p>⏳ <strong>[00:00]</strong> – <em>Introduction &amp; Christine’s Journey</em> – From Brisbane to Japan, Tasmania, and beyond, Christine’s adventurous life unfolds.</p><p>💡 <strong>[00:05]</strong> – <em>Overcoming Ageism &amp; Entrepreneurship at 73</em> – How she tackled tech startup challenges as a non-tech founder.</p><p>📖 <strong>[00:13]</strong> – <em>The Power of Storytelling</em> – Why writing and publishing your story can be a transformative and healing process.</p><p>🧘‍♀️ <strong>[00:16]</strong> – <em>Writing as Therapy</em> – How memoirs can cleanse trauma and create a new sense of purpose.</p><p>🌍 <strong>[00:24]</strong> – <em>Digital Evolution &amp; The Future of Publishing</em> – Embracing AI while preserving the human essence of storytelling.</p><p>📚 <strong>[00:32]</strong> – <em>How to Start Your Own Book</em> – Breaking down the process into four simple questions: Why, What, How, and Who.</p><p>🎭 <strong>[00:40]</strong> – <em>The Legacy of Stories</em> – Why our stories matter, and how leaving behind our narratives shapes history.</p><p><strong>✨ “We began with stories around the campfire to keep us safe. Our stories are our legacy.” – Christine Matheson-Green</strong></p><p>Christine’s passion for <strong>helping people shape their books and share their wisdom</strong> shines throughout this episode, offering invaluable insights for anyone looking to leave their mark through writing.</p><p>📩 <strong>Connect with Christine:</strong></p><p>🔗 <strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.rememberpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.rememberpress.com</a></p><p>📧 <strong>Email:</strong> hello@rememberpress.com</p><p><strong>🎧 Listen now and start writing the story that only YOU can tell!</strong></p><p>🔗Website: https://www.activekreative.com/</p><p>#Storytelling #Memoirs #CreativeWriting #HealingThroughWriting #ActiveKreative #ChristineMathesonGreen #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #Publishing #WritingCoach #Ageism #SelfPublishing</p>","author_name":"Val Ogorodnyk"}