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Quick biographical highlights for Brian Lavender:

  • interview traits: warmth, confidence, curiosity, trust

  • background: television news, radio, print journalism, media ownership, education (history, psychology, literacy, journalism, business)

  • lived experiences outside Canada: Korea (4 years), Kenya (5 years), China (6 years)

  • connects with the world through: cycling, bouldering, mountain hiking, long-distance trekking, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce

Storytelling is not simply content.

It is a catalyst.


It invites others to lean in—to reconsider what they believe and choose to come along for the journey.

Storytelling renews connection. It helps us see familiar people, ideas, and experiences with fresh eyes.

Stories endure. They offer insight that resonates beyond the final word. They invite reflection, and exert influence that lasts.

At its best, storytelling affirms all involved: the audience, the subject, and the storyteller alike. In a world crowded with noise, this shared recognition is increasingly rare.

If you’re considering a storytelling collaboration—incorporating film, audio, or the written word—I welcome the opportunity to explore it with you.

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