In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I engage in a candid conversation with Sandi Marx, a retired talent agent turned New York-based storyteller. The episode delves deep into the power of embracing mediocrity, the impact of honest storytelling, and the lessons learned from the creation of Sandi’s book, Slightly Above Average: Memoirs of a Successful Village Idiot.Timestamp:00:00 Retired town agent turned acclaimed storyteller and comedian.04:01 Enthusiastic about comedy and storytelling embraces authenticity.07:00 Captivating storytelling ability led to a partnership proposal.10:44 Realizing potential despite feeling mediocre or deceiving.14:47 1st book - childhood, heroes, soulful, life journey.16:42 Reflecting on old stories, rewriting for truth.21:12 Missed video opportunity, Jewish cheerleader for Pele.24:17 Impressed by your determination despite inconvenience.27:49 Embrace empathy and understanding for better lives.30:09 Skilled storyteller captivates audience, gains storytelling gig.34:22 Endorsements, auditions, recording, James Earl Jones, directing.37:41 Hired for a job for mail merge skills.41:00 Underestimating average people doing dumb things.43:34 She helped with the dress and felt out of place.47:58 Switch dialogue, feel important, make connections, and be engaging.49:40 Weekly writing prompts lead to unexpected inspiration.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage