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Announcing the 2026 Storytelling Grant Finalists

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James Headrick

I work at the intersection of business, storytelling, and video. My focus is simple: help companies communicate more clearly, earn trust faster, and turn attention into action.Here you’ll find practical ideas on using video to solve real problems—generating leads, explaining complex offers, launching products, strengthening brand positioning, and making marketing feel human again. I pull from hands-on production experience, client work, and lessons learned the hard way.No hacks. No hype. Just smart storytelling, solid strategy, and video techniques you can actually use.If you want content that respects your time and helps you think better about how you market your business, you’re in the right place.

Announcing the 2026 Storytelling Grant Finalists

Hi Reader,

We’re excited to share the three finalists selected for our Austin nonprofit video giveaway. These organizations were nominated by the community for the meaningful work they’re doing across Central Texas.

Here are the finalists:

Open My World​
Open My World creates inclusive opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build life skills, confidence, and independence. Their work centers on dignity, connection, and belonging.

Recovery Outside​
Recovery Outside supports individuals in addiction recovery through outdoor experiences that build resilience, accountability, and community. By combining nature and movement, they help people find stability and purpose.

Louder Than Silence​
Louder Than Silence empowers survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, education, and survivor-led support. Their mission focuses on healing, awareness, and helping people reclaim their voice.

What the selected nonprofit will receive​
The organization chosen will receive a strategic storytelling partnership valued at over $10,000, including:

  • A deep-dive process to clarify their core message and identify the single most powerful story to drive action.
  • A professionally produced film designed to emotionally connect and serve as the centerpiece of their next campaign.
  • A clear roadmap to ensure the story reaches the right people at the right time to support their goals.

Voting opens Monday, January 12.​
We’ll send a separate email when voting goes live.

Thank you for helping us highlight organizations doing important work in Austin. We’re honored to be part of telling one of these stories.

— James
StoryChef Media

500 E. St Johns Ave #2620, Austin, TX 78752
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StoryChef Media

James Headrick

I work at the intersection of business, storytelling, and video. My focus is simple: help companies communicate more clearly, earn trust faster, and turn attention into action.Here you’ll find practical ideas on using video to solve real problems—generating leads, explaining complex offers, launching products, strengthening brand positioning, and making marketing feel human again. I pull from hands-on production experience, client work, and lessons learned the hard way.No hacks. No hype. Just smart storytelling, solid strategy, and video techniques you can actually use.If you want content that respects your time and helps you think better about how you market your business, you’re in the right place.

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