Episode 341: How I Created a $70,000 Social Media Movement with Storytelling

28/08/2025 19 min
Episode 341: How I Created a $70,000 Social Media Movement with Storytelling

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🎙️ Episode Summary:To get on the Story to Sell Waitlist, click here!In this episode, Katy Ursta reflects on her 11-year cancerversary and shares how her battle with stage four Hodgkin's Lymphoma transformed her life and business. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in marketing, encouraging listeners to find and share their own stories to connect with others. Katy discusses how her experience with cancer led to the creation of the "Every Sweat Matters" movement, which not only motivated her but also inspired others to engage in fitness for meaningful reasons. Ultimately, she highlights the power of personal narratives in making a significant impact in the world.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How storytelling can significantly impact marketing success.'Every Sweat Matters' and how it became a movementThe right personal struggles to share as a way to move others to actionHow $70,000 was raised organically Understanding your story is crucial for effective marketing.Your story can help others see their own potential.💡 Episode Highlights & Time Stamps: 0:44 Katy's Cancerversary and Introduction03:42 The Impact of Cancer on Katy's Life and Career06:30 Reframing Health and Storytelling in Marketing09:30 Creating a Movement: Every Sweat Matters12:09 The Power of Story in Business and Life13:31 The Formula for Impactful Storytelling17:25 Conclusion and Call to Action📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:The Story to Sell Waitlist is Live! Click Here 👥 Connect with Katy:Instagram: @katywritescontent Website: www.katyursta.comKaty's Story Strategy Weekly Email Drops: https://services.katyursta.com/rerise📩 Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and then tag me on social media so I can shout you out!

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