The Story

Creating Unity with Alec Baldwin

info@mission.org (Mission) — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:59:06 +0000

In the words of the great Jack Johnson, “We’re better together.” For a country facing divisive times, this phrase couldn’t be more true.

Join us for the final episode of Season 8! In this After Show, Chad and Ian sit down with this season’s amazing host, Alec Baldwin. They explore what it really means to take care of our military members and discuss the importance of creating a country whose unity extends far past personal biases, social views, or politics.

Continue the conversation. Hit us up on Twitter @TheMissionHQ to share your thoughts on the topics that Chad, Ian, and Alec touch on in this episode.

Season 8 of The Story is narrated by Alec Baldwin and uncovers the little known backstories of eight veterans who have built companies, products, inventions, and brands that have changed the way we live. Learn more at mission.org/thestory.

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce. We use Salesforce every day to create podcasts like The Story. Learn why 99 of FORTUNE 100 brands partner with Salesforce and see their Products in Action at salesforce.com.

The Other Way

info@mission.org (Mission) — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:57:57 +0000

This is the story of how one woman became the most hunted woman in the world.

The Million Dollar Voice

info@mission.org (Mission) — Wed, 15 May 2019 19:42:05 +0000

This is the story of a woman who made millions of people laugh.

Rethinking the Impossible

info@mission.org (Mission) — Tue, 14 May 2019 22:36:07 +0000

This is the story of a true “overnight” success.

The Spy on Death Row

info@mission.org (Mission) — Mon, 13 May 2019 17:16:09 +0000

This is the story of a woman who saw an opportunity to apply her acting skills to become a spy during the American Civil War.

A New Wave

info@mission.org (Mission) — Fri, 10 May 2019 20:39:22 +0000

This is the story of a woman who answered the call to serve.

The Runner Up

info@mission.org (Mission) — Thu, 9 May 2019 19:47:04 +0000

This is the story of how one man created a product that could change the world… but only if you use it.

67 and Counting

info@mission.org (Mission) — Wed, 8 May 2019 17:10:01 +0000

This is the story of a man who escaped death, hopped from job to job, and went on to shape American culture as we know it.

There Are No Mistakes

info@mission.org (Mission) — Tue, 7 May 2019 17:53:04 +0000

This is the story about an Air Force master sergeant who needed a change of scenery.

Season 08 Trailer

info@mission.org (Mission) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:42:34 +0000

The Story is back for its eighth season, and this time we are joined by guest narrator Alec Baldwin!

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, this season uncovers the little known backstories of eight veterans who have built companies, products, and brands that have changed the way we live.

In each episode, Alec shares the painful, inspiring, and breakthrough moments of military heroes whose lives have shaped culture as we know it. From business titans and groundbreaking explorers, to famous actors and government spies, you won’t want to miss these stories.

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. You can learn more at salesforce.com.

History Builds The Present with Jeffrey Wright

info@mission.org (Mission) — Fri, 8 Mar 2019 15:53:59 +0000

“A story is a type of freedom.” - Jeffrey Wright

In this special interview, Chad and Ian are joined by actor, activist, entrepreneur, and recent narrator of The Story, Jeffrey Wright. (You may also recognize him from his roles in James Bond, Hunger Games, and Westworld.)

They discuss Season 7 of The Story, what history can teach us about the present, and how storytelling has the power to transform lives.

Season 7 of The Story is narrated by Jeffrey Wright and features eight African American trailblazers who changed the world. Find written versions of these stories and more at https://mission.org/thestory.

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce. Learn more about how Salesforce is creating a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic selves by empowering employee resource groups, like BOLDforce for black employees and allies, to lead the way as Equality trailblazers.

Losing Everything and Finding Yourself

info@mission.org (Mission) — Thu, 7 Mar 2019 15:09:31 +0000

This is the story of a woman who hit rock bottom, but she didn’t stay there.

Season 7 of The Story is narrated by Jeffrey Wright and features eight African American trailblazers who changed the world. Find written versions of these stories and more at mission.org/thestory.

Will To Power

info@mission.org (Mission) — Wed, 6 Mar 2019 15:06:36 +0000

This is the story of the man who became the first African-American millionaire, lost it all, won it back, and went toe to toe with the most successful business tycoon of his day.

The Freedom to Lead

info@mission.org (Mission) — Sat, 2 Mar 2019 14:42:55 +0000

This is The Story of how one woman escaped a life of suffering.

The Promised Land

info@mission.org (Mission) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:33:26 +0000

This is the story of the schoolteacher who founded a city that was ahead of its time.

The Chemist and The Tycoon

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:34:05 +0000

This is the story of how an ex-slave and a famed business tycoon revolutionized agriculture and created a material we all use today.

After Showing - Curiosity, Risk-taking, and Innovation with Lynne Zaledonis

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:54:54 +0000

Welcome to another The Story Aftershow!

On this special episode, Ian is joined by Lynne Zaledonis, SVP of Product Marketing at Salesforce. Lynne has been on the pod in the past, and this time she joins us to discuss the amazing stories of Mae Jemison and Patricia Bath.

Ian and Lynne talk about how these two women have personally inspired them, and how you can apply takeaways from their incredible stories to your own life.

Eye of the Storm

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a woman who broke scientific barriers and did the impossible.

The Woman And The Starship

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 6 Feb 2019 13:56:46 +0000

This is the story of a woman who is working to help make humanity a multi-planetary species.

Season 7 of The Story is narrated by Jeffrey Wright and features eight African American trailblazers who changed the world. Find written versions of these stories and more at mission.org/thestory.

Turning Water Into Gold

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sun, 3 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

This is the story of an Uncle who built a tradition that lasted for generations.

Welcome To Season 07 with Jeffrey Wright!

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 2 Feb 2019 06:04:20 +0000

Welcome back for another season of The Story!

In this season, we are joined by our friend, Jeffrey Wright, to tell the amazing backstories of eight African American trailblazers who changed the world.

You’ll get to walk a mile in their shoes and their identity is kept secret until the climax. You’ll hear tales of discovery, learn how empires rose and fell, and stand beside innovators as they faced their tragedies and turned them into triumphs.

You won’t want to miss a second of this season, so be sure to tap subscribe!

You can read written versions of these stories and more at mission.org/thestory.

After Show - Women in Business

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:28:38 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!

Join Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles as they discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of Season 6 of The Story.

They highlight the BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured Meg Whitman and Marissa Mayer. They also discuss how to overcome doubters and create businesses that change the world.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

A Chance to Change the World

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:11:16 +0000

This is the story... of a woman who walked away from a dream job to take on one of the most challenging leadership roles of her career.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

What’s the Worst that Can Happen?

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:09:16 +0000

This is the story... of a woman who has built a reputation as a CEO who’s not afraid to make tough decisions—even when they’re wildly unpopular.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

After Show - Empowering the Disenfranchised

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:12:25 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!

In today's show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss Episodes 5 and 6 of Season 6 of The Story which featured Anne Sullivan (1:30) and Gandhi (6:50).

These two priceless stories live on as powerful reminders that your actions today can spark life-altering changes in those around you.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

Painful Steps

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:54:05 +0000

This is the story… of how an abandoned girl, trapped in darkness, loneliness, and hopelessness, broke free—and went on to influence the lives of millions of people around the world.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

The Old Man and The Salt

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:52:53 +0000

This is the story… of an old man, salt, tyranny, and the single step that sparked his journey of becoming a leader that changed the world.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

After Show - What It Takes to Build A Generational Business

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:03:04 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!

In this week’s show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss the episodes this week that featured Rovio (1:00) and John Wheeler (9:40).

They highlight the big ideas from these stories and discuss what it takes to build a generational business.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

Hurry Up

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:56:35 +0000

This is the story... of a man with a brilliant mind who helped change the course of the world. But he wasn’t driven by fame, status or wealth. The source of his ambition was a tattered five-cent postcard.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

The 52nd Attempt

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:55:42 +0000

This is the story... of a team who really didn’t understand the notion of quitting. Because to them, every failure was one step closer to success.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

After Show - The Future Can Be Better Than The Past

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:35:08 +0000

In today's after show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss the first two episodes of Season 6 of The Story.

They highlight the big ideas from the stories this week that featured Oprah Winfrey (2:05) and Jim Carrey (6:40). They also share their favorite lessons and how to apply these ideas in your own life.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

You Won’t Succeed Until You’re Desperate

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:27:11 +0000

This is the story... of a man who learned his craft in the school of hard knocks. And when others would’ve thrown in the towel, he threw himself towards his dream.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

Welcome to The Story, Season 6!

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:23:54 +0000

Welcome to Season 6!

This season of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

Dwell in Possibilities

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:22:53 +0000

This is the story... of a woman who suffered early on in life and turned that suffering into an empire.

Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.

After Show - Chasing a Miracle

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:35:26 +0000

This is the final after show to close out Season 5 of The Story! Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss their favorite lessons from the stories that featured Christmas and The Super Bowl. Tune in to find out why you should always hold out hope.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

Chasing Your Legacy

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:31:19 +0000

This is the story... of how a team and a coach developed an unstoppable mindset that launched one of the biggest winter “holidays” in history.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

You’ll Need a Miracle

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:26:14 +0000

This is the story... of belief, miracles, and why you should never give up on things you want the most.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

After Show - Don’t Forget About Your Ancestors

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:23:05 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show! Today, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss Episodes 5 and 6 of Season 5 of The Story.

They highlight the BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured the Winter Solstice (0:55) and Hanukkah (4:34). They also discuss their favorite takeaways and what they did and didn't know about these stories before writing them.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

Victory Over Oppression

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:17:01 +0000

This is the story... of one man whose light was so bright that he helped many others find lights of their own.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

Waiting for the Sun

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:13:54 +0000

This is the story... about darkness, light, and new beginnings.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

After Show - Worry is Preposterous

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:08:42 +0000

In this after show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss the stories this week that featured The New Year (1:38) and Festivus (6:55). They talk about how you can tackle The New Year, the importance of tradition, and why worry is preposterous.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

What About the Rest of Us?!

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 04:01:21 +0000

This is the story... of the most recent and fastest spreading winter holiday in the world.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

The Matter of Time

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:56:15 +0000

This is the story… of how a confusing mathematical problem met a confusing astronomical problem and gave birth to not just one… but two holidays.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

After Show - Staying Openminded and Building Traditions

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:50:10 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!In this show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss episodes 1 and 2 of Season 5 of The Story which featured The Chinese New Year (1:50) and Kwanzaa (4:47).

They talk about why traditions matter and how having a community can help you drive away evil. They also share their favorite takeaways and how you can apply those lessons to your own life.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

Start at the Roots

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:42:20 +0000

This is the story… of a man who saw the millions hacking at the branches of evil, and instead of joining them, he decided to strike the root.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

You Are Many, He is One

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:33:06 +0000

This is the story… of how one man equipped a village with the tools they needed to fight off their darkest demon.

Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.

Introducing, Season 5!

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 03:24:52 +0000

Introducing, Season 5 of The Story!

Season 5 features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays. Enjoy!

After Show - Personal Courage and Resiliency

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:59:44 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!In this week’s show, Chad Grills and Ian Faison are joined by Stephanie Postles to discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of Season 4 of The Story.They highlight:

The BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured Grace Hopper (2:00) and Charlie Munger (9:25).
Their favorite lessons from these veterans.
Plus, they share how to apply these ideas in your own life.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

The Destroyer and the Creator

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:24:47 +0000

This is the story… of how one woman’s demons almost killed her. It’s how she stood tall against them and lived to tell the tale. In the face of adversity, she managed to create many of the technologies that we use on a daily basis.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

The Courage to Keep Going

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:21:52 +0000

This is the story... of how one man endured trials and tribulations that would cause most of us to collapse. Later in life, people would look at his success and say he got “lucky.” But once you know the story behind the story, you might decide “luck” wasn’t a factor.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

After Show - Honor and Integrity

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 6 Dec 2018 16:40:01 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!In this week’s show, Chad Grills and Ian Faison are joined by Stephanie Postles and Lacey Peace to discuss Episodes 5 and 6 of Season 4 of The Story.They highlight:

The BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured Steve Blank (1:22) and Harriet Tubman (16:16).
Their favorite lessons from these veterans.
Plus, they share how to apply these ideas in your own life.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

Save Yourself to Save the Others

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:49:45 +0000

This is The Story of a woman who escaped a life of suffering, found freedom, but then went back into that suffering to help others escape it.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

Honest to a Fault

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:38:13 +0000

This is The Story of a man who could have lied, but instead, he told the truth, and that made all the difference.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

After Show - Sacrifice and Service

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:16:32 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!In this week’s show, Chad Grills and Ian Faison are joined by Lacey Peace to discuss Episodes 3 and 4 of Season 4 of The Story.They highlight:

The BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured Pat Tillman (1:09) and Kirstie Ennis (13:43).
Their favorite lessons from these veterans.
Plus, they share how to apply these ideas in your own life.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

After You Lose Everything

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:59:00 +0000

This is The Story about a woman whose body was destroyed. Lucky for us, she discovered that at the point where you think you can’t go on, you always can.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

info@mission.org (The Mission) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:21:10 +0000

This is The Story… of a man who had the ultimate dream job that was the envy of millions. One day, he put it all on the line to explore something bigger.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

After Show - Launching Out of the Shire

info@mission.org (The Mission) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:50:33 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show!

In this week’s show, Chad Grills and Ian Faison are joined by Stephanie Postles and Lacey Peace to discuss Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 4 of The Story.

They highlight:

The BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured J.R.R. Tolkien (3:14) and Eileen Collins (14:10).
Their favorite quotes from these veterans.
Plus, they share how to apply these ideas in your own life.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

Return to Flight

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:21:47 +0000

This is The Story… of how one woman veteran blazed a trail into the U.S. AirForce and then beyond.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

Your Call to Adventure

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:31:38 +0000

This is The Story…of how a young man turned his suffering into one of the greatest novels ever written.

Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. You can learn more at salesforce.com.

David And Goliath

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0000

This is the story about a man who tried to get the largest business in his industry to buy half his business. Lucky for him, they laughed him out of the room.

Season 3 of The Story features twelve technology trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. Learn more at salesforce.com.

Traumas into Triumphs

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a man on a mission.

“I think most people can learn a lot more than they think they can. They sell themselves short without trying.” -Elon Musk

Build Your Reputation, But Don’t Be Afraid To Destroy It

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0000

This is the story about a man who didn’t let his reputation stop him from being successful.

To Change The Future, Start Living In It

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:09:23 +0000

This is the story of a woman who bumped up against rigid protocol and unbending status quo. Through it all, she stayed true to herself and became an inventor and pioneer who changed the world.

Week 7 After Show - Paranoia, Burning Man, and Family Business

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 4 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 7!

In this week's show, CEO and Founder of The Mission, Chad Grills, talks with Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight:

the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Andy Grove, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Sheryl Sandberg, and Judy Estrin
Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas in your own life

We hope you enjoy this After Show. Whether you work in: business, technology, a startup, or something completely different, it's our goal to create an after show that helps give you actionable ideas and tactics to apply to your own life to increase your health, wealth, and wisdom!

Show Timestamps

0:25 Andy Grove
4:55 Sergey Brin and Larry Page
9:10 Sheryl Sandberg
13:22 Judy Estrin

The Show Goes On

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 1 Jun 2018 20:22:33 +0000

This is the story of how one woman who went into the family business and gave it a new spin.

Seeds of Resilience

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 31 May 2018 17:29:02 +0000

This is the story of how one woman overcame her worst nightmare at the height of her success. Season 3 of The Story features twelve technology trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. Learn more at Salesforce.com.

Burn Your Plan A

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 30 May 2018 16:00:47 +0000

This is the story of two men who tried to sell their company that nobody wanted to buy... so they had to turn to plan B.

Paranoid and Loving It

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:46:54 +0000

This is the story of a man who escaped death. Multiple times. The experiences made him paranoid… but hey… maybe the paranoid are the only ones that survive.

In-Between-Isode and Season 3 Preview

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:43:55 +0000

Welcome to an in-between-isode where we give a preview for Season 3!

Week 6 After Show- Being a Serial Killer, Starting a Company, and How to Think Long Term

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 18 May 2018 13:25:29 +0000

In this episode of The Story Aftershow, Chad Grills and Ian Faison are joined by Lauren Vaccarello, VP of Customer Engagement at Box.

They cover:

the four key takeaways from the stories this week (Daniel Ek, Jessica Jackley, Roy and Ryan Seiders, and Nirav Tolia)
the emotions and struggles that come with starting a company
how family can help... or hurt... our pursuits (especially tune in to hear Lauren's hilarious bit around this to get a good laugh)
fun historical stories that have timeless lessons that still apply today

We hope you enjoy this After Show! Whether you work in: business, technology, a startup, or something completely different, it's our goal to create an after show that helps give you actionable ideas and tactics to apply to your own life to increase your health, wealth, and wisdom!

Show Timestamps

1:44 (The Brothers) Roy and Ryan Seiders
10:45 Nirav Tolia
22:40 Daniel Ek
35:50 Jessica Jackley

A New Direction

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 15 May 2018 22:19:27 +0000

This is the story of a woman who stopped giving fish to people. Instead, she started teaching people how to fish and blazed a trail for others to follow.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. Learn more at Salesforce.com.

Think It, Build It, Ship It

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 3 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a man who found early success, then faced a crippling depression, sold all of his things, and moved to a small cabin in the woods.

The Story After Show LIVE from the Trailblazing Women Event

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 2 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

In this special edition of The Story After Show, we are live from the Salesforce Trailblazing Women event in San Francisco! Chad Grills (CEO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) are joined by Lynne Zaledonis, SVP of Product Marketing at Salesforce.

In this episode they discuss:

Lynne’s 18-year career in Sales and Marketing
The importance of mentors and mentorship
The career of famous cosmetic founder and entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown
3 recurring themes from The Story Podcast heroes: Learning to Sell, Alienation and Preparation
Tactical tips of how to apply those themes in your own life
How to be a trailblazer and what blazing trails means

Put It On Ice

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 1 May 2018 17:41:47 +0000

This is the story of two brothers who faced a generational problem and reinvented an entire industry.

When Success Feels Like Failure

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 1 May 2018 17:35:53 +0000

This is the story of a man who failed in business, tried to quit, but found encouragement… and the right business idea… in an unlikely place.

Week 5 After Show - Taking Risks, Living in the Future, and Opportunity

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 5!

In this week's show, CEO and Founder of The Mission, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles, Ian Faison, and special guest Ellen Petry Leanse as they discuss:

the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Angie Hicks, Diane Greene, Steven Ross, and Daniel Alarick
Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas in your own life

Show Timestamps

1:10 Angie Hicks
12:28 Diane Greene
20:30 Steven Ross
27:10 Daniel Alarick

How To Start A $100M Business Out Of Your Trunk

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of an Army Drill Sergeant who decided to Google, “What is business?”

The Dozen Businesses That Became One

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of how one man turned a morbid start in business into an empire filled with every kind of business imaginable.

From The Ocean To The Cloud

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:47:00 +0000

This is the story of how one woman’s love of the sea lured her into engineering, and then beyond to a virtual cloud in the sky.

The List That Made Her Millions

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a woman who turned down a dream job to become a door-to-door saleswoman. She couldn’t figure out what to do, so she made a list.

Week 4 After Show- Being Lost, Conviction, and Drama is the Devil

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:49:27 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 4!

In this week's show, CEO and Founder of The Mission, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles (COO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight:

the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Richard Branson, Gert Boyle, Adi Dassler, and Yoshiko Shinohara
Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas in your own life

Show Timestamps

2:55 Richard Branson
8:07 Yoshiko Shinohara
13:45 Gert Boyle
20:15 Adi Dassler

When Opposites Attract

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:14:43 +0000

This is the story of two brothers who spent their lives competing. They went in separate directions, and the feud created two massive businesses that you’ve heard of.

No Experience Required

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:21:18 +0000

This is the story of a young girl who escaped Nazi Germany, faced the death of her family members, and how she lost and rebuilt the family’s empire.

The Four Words That Made Her A Billionaire

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:41:04 +0000

This is the story of a woman who changed a nation by running an illegal business out of her 258 square foot apartment.

What Happens When You Jump

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 17:23:06 +0000

This is the story of a boy with an unusual upbringing who grew into a man who would try… anything.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world.

Week 3 After Show- Escape, Narrative Violation, and The Call

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:35:15 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 3!

In this week's show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles (COO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight:

the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Cheryl Strayed, Grace Hopper, Condoleezza Rice, and Amelia Earhart.
Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas to your own life

As this week wraps up Season 1 of The Story, please be sure to let us know what you thought about the episodes on The Mission socials! We're already hard at work on Season 2 and Season 3.

Show Timestamps

0:37 Cheryl Strayed
7:50 Grace Hopper
12:33 Condoleezza Rice
18:22 Amelia Earhart

The Woman Who Was Always First

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:26:44 +0000

This is the story of what happened when a young girl decided to trust her parent’s traditional advice.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Rose Above

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:36:34 +0000

This is the story of a woman who paid the ultimate price to become one of the greatest entrepreneurs, adventurers, and pioneers of all time.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Walked A Thousand Miles

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of one woman’s rise and fall. It’s about how she hit rock bottom, and then blazed a trail to become a NY Times bestselling author.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman They Turned Away

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:02:40 +0000

This is the story of how one woman’s demons almost killed her. It’s how she faced a destroyer that would devour all… and lived to tell the tale. Along the way, she managed to create many of the technologies that we still use today.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The After Show Week 2

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:13:26 +0000

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 2!

In this week's show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles (COO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight:

the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Tania Aebi, Madeleine L’Engle, Patricia Bath, and Billie Jean King
Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas to your own life

Women's History Month is drawing to a close. If you enjoyed our first Season of The Story, be sure to let us know on the socials! We're already hard at work on Season 2 and Season 3.

Show Timestamps

1:10 Tania Aebi
5:27 Madeleine L’Engle
10:07 Patricia Beth
14:20 Billie Jean King

The Woman Who Wouldn’t Back Down

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:26:23 +0000

This is the story of how one woman escaped the trap of others opinions and became a true original. It’s how she became a world class performer, competing and winning against everyone in her path.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman In The Eye of the Storm

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:24:41 +0000

This is the story of a woman who broke scientific barriers to do the impossible. Nobody could understand her vision, until she helped them all see the future.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Quit

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of how one woman became famous for what she tried to quit. Along the way, she inspired millions of people to learn more about science, space, technology, and time. It's also how she got a vital message to millions of children and adults.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Left The Harbor

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a woman who was faced with a terrifying choice. She left the safe confines of her family’s home to enter the unknown, and embarked on the greatest challenge of her life.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The After Show Week 1

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:20:53 +0000

Welcome to The Story after show! This is where we’ll do a deeper dive into the most recent episodes.

In this week's after show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, interviews special guests Stephanie Postles and Ian Faison. They highlight:

their favorite stories and insights from this week's episodes
pieces of these women's stories that we wanted to cover in the episodes, but didn't get to
the importance of historical biographies, and keeping the character's identity hidden until the end

"...Everyone from Elon Musk to Oprah to Steve Jobs cite historical fiction as being crucial to their success.” (click to tweet!)

There might even be some teasers toward the end of the after show that hint at who we're highlighting in next week's episodes!

Stay tuned for next week as we continue to bring on fun surprise guests! The Mission is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, so you never know who might stop by.

Show Timestamps

3:10 Madam C.J. Walker
7:45 Corazon Aquino
11:32 Suzanne Collins
15:05 Sara Blakely
19:45 Q&A with Chad

The Woman And The War

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

This is the story of a woman who lost her father, and in the grieving process, stumbled onto something horrible. She could have kept it a secret, but she decided to spread a message that inspired millions.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:30:00 +0000

This is the story of a woman who lost her family, her husband, and even her hair. She hit rock bottom, but she didn’t stay there. She clawed her way up and out, and built an empire in the process.

"Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." (click to tweet)

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Saved Her Country

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:45:34 +0000

This is the story of what one woman did when an evil dictator attacked her family and threatened her home.

“I would rather die a meaningful death than live a meaningless life.” (click to tweet)

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

The Woman Who Everyone Laughed At

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:06:24 +0000

This is the story of one woman who was laughed at, made people laugh, and then had the final laugh.

“To protect her idea, she didn’t discuss it with anyone for an entire year — not even her friends and family.” (click to tweet)

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunity and sharing these stories of trailblazers.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.

About The Story, Season 1

info@mission.org (Mission.org) — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 23:56:28 +0000

In Season 1 of The Story, you'll discover the unknown backstories of 12 women who changed the world!

You’ll learn fascinating stories and actionable insights about notable women from the past and the present. They overcame adversity to achieve success and forever altered the course of history.

Each season will include exclusive aftershows and hangouts with special guests. This is where we’ll do a deeper dive into the most recent stories, including an extended cut of what we wanted to include, but couldn’t fit in. The Mission is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, so you never know what surprise guests might drop by.

If you like stories, storytelling, historical fiction, and the unknown backstories of famous entrepreneurs and celebrities… subscribe to The Story podcast today!

The Story is created by our team at The Mission. The Mission is your #1 source for accelerated learning.