Carrie Fox always knew she wanted to make an impact through her work. At the age of 25, she jumped into some pretty big shoes and launched her own social impact communications agency. From being mistaken as an intern to helping change the foster age-out range from 18 to 25 (in 28 states!) - Carrie utilizes communication to change the world. Carrie shares her tips for creating effective stories, and the importance of having a clear purpose. Listen and be inspired to define your purpose in life, and explore where that takes you! Tangible Takeaways:Remember that your communication has power by focusing on how you tell the story.Believe that what you’re doing is for a reason, yet be aware you may not always feel that way.Get crystal clear on your purpose! What does the world need from you? What do you bring to the world? What is your greatest value? Write these down and hold onto them.Tell your own story: be careful to not tell others’ stories that may not be yours to tell. You have plenty of stories right where you are!Be mindful of how others outside of your experiences may take your story and create bridges for others to access your story.Stories require good listening skills! Before you rush into giving yours, listen and seek to understand your audience.About Carrie Fox:Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a social impact communications agency and Certified B Corporation, and a nationally recognized leader in social impact communications. Since launching her first communications agency at the age of 25, Carrie has guided hundreds of individuals and their organizations to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways. Her strategic communications work focuses deeply on issues of community— from social justice to sustainability, children’s health, higher education, and workforce development. Carrie served as the creative visionary behind a nationwide communications and advocacy campaign to transform the foster care system for young people aging out of care and she was the lead communications strategist behind a $10M prize competition aimed at advancing global technology for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Her signature approach to communicating for social justice equips nonprofit leaders and their organizations to challenge stereotypes and break bias, leading to more just and equitable outcomes for all. She has built Mission Partners intentionally as a “teaching hospital for communicators,” to help communicators at all levels acknowledge their power and to harness the full potential of communications as a tool to advance social justice. Her signature conversation series and podcast, Mission Forward, has featured Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, MacArthur Fellows, and some of the nation’s most sought- after philanthropy leaders. Connect with Carrie:Website: https://www.missionforward.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mission-partners-llc/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/carriefox  Twitter: https://twitter.com/missionprtnrsTwitter: https://twitter.com/missionfwdshowYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindiRosserMarketingPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-forward-with-carrie-fox/id1531396775 About me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients). Connect