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Why Sharing Your Personal Story Can Offer Real Health Benefits

February 10, 2018 Filed Under: Press

Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner whose work was recently profiled in O Magazine.

Flyer for Molly McCloy's reading of her teen diaries for the Mortified show

I Was (at) Mortified!

April 21, 2025 Filed Under: News

The author, dauntless, reads from her teen diaries.

A post it note with the words “THE POWER OF STORYTELLING” written on it, placed on a desk alongside a calculator, pen, and a paper with numbers—symbolizing the blend of narrative and data in communication.

How to Make Your Audience Care: The Emotional Hook in Storytelling

March 25, 2025 Filed Under: Content

Storytelling isn’t just about recounting events—it’s about making your audience feel something. The most powerful stories are the ones that hook people emotionally, making them invested in the outcome. If you’ve ever watched a movie, read a book, or listened to a speech that made you laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of your […]

The author in a purely aspirational state of COWGIRL around the age of 3.

Finding Agency in Childhood Trauma Narratives

March 19, 2025 Filed Under: News

I recently wrote an article exploring a crucial but often overlooked aspect of writing about childhood trauma: agency. Too often, trauma narratives focus solely on suffering, making them emotionally overwhelming for both writers and readers. But when a protagonist—especially a child—takes action, even in the smallest way, the story transforms. It becomes not just a […]

A male radio host speaks with an African American guest across a table in a professional recording studio during a live broadcast, capturing an engaging storytelling moment in a media setting.

Storytelling for Business: How to Win Clients and Influence Teams

February 27, 2025 Filed Under: Content

When it comes to business, data might drive decisions, but stories drive connection. Whether you’re trying to close a deal, rally your team, or communicate your brand vision, storytelling is your secret weapon. It transforms abstract concepts into emotional truths—and it’s how you win clients and influence teams. Let’s break down how storytelling can become […]

Cheerful woman radio host wearing headphones laughs while recording a podcast with a male colleague in a cozy home studio, capturing a moment of connection and humor in audio storytelling.

Using Humor in Public Speaking—Even If You’re Not a Comedian

February 7, 2025 Filed Under: Content

You don’t need a Netflix special or a stand-up set at the Laugh Factory to use humor in public speaking. In fact, some of the most effective speakers use humor not to perform, but to connect. Humor breaks tension, builds rapport, and—when used strategically—makes your message stick. So what if you’re not naturally funny? Good […]

Molly Mccloy on the word DYKE on KJZZ

What do YOU think about the word dyke? Molly McCloy on KJZZ’s The Show

January 16, 2025 Filed Under: News

I recently had the pleasure of joining KJZZ’s The Show for an interview where I shared stories, laughter, and my thoughts on redefining the word “dyke.” We explored how storytelling can reshape conversations and create space for change. Huge thanks to KJZZ for this opportunity! You can listen to the full interview here. Let me […]

Winner of the Red Hen Quill Prose Award: NINE GRUDGES!

December 22, 2023 Filed Under: News

Hey guys! Guess who won another award?!

I Won a Book Contest

December 12, 2023 Filed Under: News

My memoir Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth won the 2023 Book Pipeline award for Nonfiction! See details here: https://bookpipeline.com/2023-unpublished-results

My Nonfiction Essay “Tarzan and The Rabbit” was published in Foglifter Volume 6 Issue 2

May 9, 2023 Filed Under: News

Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf

My Story Grudge #7 Was Chosen for The Best of Risk! Podcast

January 3, 2023 Filed Under: News

  Listen to my story Grudge #7 on the Best of Risk! podcast episode #26 here: Check out the full episode here.

Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer

September 6, 2020 Filed Under: Events

Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer and Robert Scanlon

 I was made into a cartoon character!

September 6, 2020 Filed Under: News

 I was made into a cartoon character for Chapter Two of Henry Barajas’s nonfiction historical civil rights comic. 

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