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Introducing "The Jimmy Rex Show,” hosted by Jimmy Rex, the founder of "We Are The They.” Jimmy unveils the stories and insights of the world's most captivating personalities on the show. Engage in conversations with global leaders, pioneering thinkers, and exceptional people who are living extraordinary lives.
#653 - Steve Mann - Author "Stories That Shape Us" Shares How Story Telling Can Help Us Leave A Legacy
The Jimmy Rex Show
32 minutes
3 weeks ago
#653 - Steve Mann - Author "Stories That Shape Us" Shares How Story Telling Can Help Us Leave A Legacy
In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Steve Mann, author of Stories That Shape Us: Unlock the Secret to Passing Down Your Greatest Lessons Through the Power of Story. Together, they explore how storytelling is one of humanity’s oldest and most essential skills — a way to preserve wisdom, build legacy, and connect generations.
Steve shares personal stories about working for three U.S. Presidents, living in Africa during the AIDS crisis, and learning to communicate timeless values through simple, emotional storytelling. He explains how anyone can start sharing their life lessons, the importance of passing down stories to children and grandchildren, and how storytelling helps build both identity and national pride.
This conversation dives deep into legacy, family connection, freedom, and personal growth, offering timeless lessons for anyone who wants to leave a meaningful mark on the world.
00:00 Introduction 01:12 Why storytelling matters + Steve’s introduction 05:02 Legacy & ancestors: why stories make us remember 08:02 How to start telling your own stories 12:00 Teaching values through stories (grandson example) 14:46 What legacy really means & why it matters 20:39 Africa: moving the family, AIDS education & lessons learned 27:10 Freedom, beliefs, and closing thoughts + where to find the book 31:49 Outro
The Jimmy Rex Show
Introducing "The Jimmy Rex Show,” hosted by Jimmy Rex, the founder of "We Are The They.” Jimmy unveils the stories and insights of the world's most captivating personalities on the show. Engage in conversations with global leaders, pioneering thinkers, and exceptional people who are living extraordinary lives.
