Obehi Podcast
Welcome to the Obehi Podcast – Stories That Inspire the African Diaspora!
Join host Obehi Ewanfoh, a Nigerian content creator and researcher based in Verona, Italy, as he shines a spotlight on powerful voices from across the African diaspora. Since 2019, the Obehi Podcast has featured inspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, academics, and cultural leaders, sharing real-life stories, business journeys, and expert insights.
Whether you are looking to connect with African heritage, learn from successful Black professionals, or explore global diaspora experiences, this channel is your go-to platform for storytelling with impact.
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One wise person once puts it like this "Find what you love and do it always". What if that is true? Have you found what you want to do everyday?
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5 Ways To Leverage Dopamine In Storytelling
Leveraging dopamine release and attention in storytelling can enhance the overall engagement and impact of your narrative. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, and by strategically incorporating elements that trigger its release, you can captivate your audience.
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Businesses can structure their messages as compelling stories, ensuring that key information is embedded in a narrative context to enhance memorability. Here are five ways to effectively leverage dopamine release and attention in storytelling:
1. Create Emotional Peaks and Valleys: Introduce emotional highs and lows in your story to create a rollercoaster of emotions. Moments of tension, surprise, joy, or sadness can trigger dopamine release, keeping the audience invested in the narrative. Varying emotional intensity will maintain interest and make the overall experience more rewarding.
2. Use Cliffhangers and Suspense: Implement cliffhangers at the end of chapters, scenes, or episodes to leave the audience hanging and eager for resolution. Uncertainty and anticipation activate the brain's reward system, prompting the release of dopamine. This keeps the audience hooked and looking forward to the next part of the story.
3. Employ Novelty and Surprise: Introduce unexpected twists, turns, or revelations to surprise your audience. The brain rewards novelty with a release of dopamine, making the experience more pleasurable. Unpredictable elements in the plot or character development can capture attention and create a sense of excitement.
4. Develop Relatable Characters: Craft characters with whom the audience can empathize and relate. When viewers or readers connect emotionally with characters, their brains release dopamine as a reward for the emotional engagement. This connection fosters a deeper investment in the story, increasing the overall impact.
5. Utilize Visual and Auditory Stimuli: Incorporate visually and audibly stimulating elements into your storytelling. Engaging visuals, compelling music, or immersive sound effects can enhance the sensory experience, triggering dopamine release. This multisensory approach can heighten emotional responses and maintain the audience's attention.
Remember that moderation is key. As an effective storyteller, you should balance these elements to create a cohesive and engaging narrative. Additionally, understanding your audience's preferences and expectations can help tailor these techniques to better suit the specific context of your storytelling.
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#ObehiPodcast thanks Natasha Sakota Executive Coach, Life Coach, Manifesting-Hypnosis for being our guest yesterday. Natasha is an Executive, Life Coach, and Manifesting-Hypnosis in Lugano, Switzerland. She works with CEOs and C Suite executives to equip them with the necessary leadership skills to grow their revenue margins and lead their teams to success.
In this episode, she talks about how to develop your leadership skills in business.
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How To Tell Your Personal Story: The Essential Guide To Memorable Storytelling (The Storytelling Series for African Diaspora Book 3)
Small businesses and content creators, are you ready to take your storytelling skills to the next level? "How To Tell Your Personal Story" is the third book in "The Storytelling Series for African Diaspora: Beginners’ Guide for Small Businesses & Content Creators." This guide is designed to help you connect with your audience through emotional storytelling and create a lasting impact.
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#ObehiPodcast thanks Krisztina Konya for being our guest today. Krisztina is a spiritual life coach and a success leader who helps people run toward their truth. In this episode, we talked about how she helps people in her coaching business. Learn more about #ObehiPodcast atObehiewanfoh.com/ YouTube - Youtube.com/c/ObehiPodcast, Apple Podcasts - Lnkd.in/dGVYRubT or Spotify - Lnkd.in/ez7NXqHe.
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#ObehiPodcast thanks Frances Ezepue for being our guest today. Frances Ezepue is a lawyer and a seasoned content writer in Nigeria. In this episode, we talked about her content writing business and how she helps other businesses with her content writing. Learn more about #ObehiPodcast at Youtube.com/c/ObehiPodcast, Obehiewanfoh.com/, Apple Podcasts - lnkd.in/dGVYRubT or Spotify - lnkd.in/ez7NXqHe.
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