
Meet Brett Davidson — founder of Wingseed and a leader in the global narrative change movement. Brett helps individuals and organizations unlock the power of story and listening to spark change, deepen connection, and move ideas into action.
In this episode of Coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, Brett shares:
🌍 Lessons from working with changemakers across West Africa through the Aspen Institute fellowship
📖 How storytelling helps us move beyond abstract “NGO-speak” into real human connection
⚖️ Why ethical storytelling matters — and how to avoid extractive or misleading narratives
🎬 The paradox of specificity: why the more detailed a story is, the more universal it becomes
🤖 How AI is reshaping storytelling — from opportunities to risks like deepfakes and misinformation
This conversation is for anyone who believes stories are more than anecdotes — they’re tools to reimagine the future and inspire collective action.