153: The Power of Storytelling with Andy Henriquez

<p><strong>The Business of Meetings – Episode 153 – The Power of Storytelling with Andy Henriquez</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we have the great pleasure of speaking with Andy Henriquez, founder of Master Storyteller Academy!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy’s journey has been an interesting one. He is an amazing storyteller, and is adept at linking his stories to the business! He joins us today to tell his story and share his secrets to success.</span></p> <p><strong>Andy’s bio:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy Henriquez, also known as the “master storyteller” and founder of the Master Storyteller Academy, is a business storytelling coach, keynote speaker, and author of the game-changing book,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Show Up For Your Life</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. A sought-after speaker, Andy has been featured in</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Huffington Post</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Black Enterprise</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Entrepreneur Magazine</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and has made several national television appearances. Andy trains corporations, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs how to unlock the power of story to elevate their brands, build greater connections and increase revenue. Some of his past clients include Office Depot Foundation, Accenture, Pratt & Whitney, NASA, and Bacardi, to name a few. Whether standing on stage and captivating an audience or conducting workshops and training, Andy is known for transforming audiences. When he’s not on stage, Andy loves spending time with his wife Casandra, and his daughter, Ava Skye.</span></p> <p><strong>Andy’s story</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy grew up in a Caribbean household where his mom taught him that the key to success lay in getting a good education, and a good jo