Storytelling for Impact
Your Story Matters
Psalm 107:2
"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story, those He redeemed from the hand of the foe."
Date
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Time
11:30am – 1:00pm
Location
Hills District, Sydney
Format
Circle Workbook
Welcome
Every business has a story. Every woman has a story.
And every story reveals something about the goodness and faithfulness of God.
This FoundHers Circle was about learning to stop hiding our stories and start sharing them with confidence, humility, and purpose.
Not because we're trying to build our own platform, but because our stories can point people to God's work in our lives.
Session Overview
Many business owners feel pressure to constantly create new content.
But content becomes much easier when you realise that your life is already full of stories worth telling.
This Circle explored how everyday experiences, challenges, victories and even failures can become meaningful encouragement for others.
Rather than trying to sound impressive, we learned to simply tell the truth about what God is doing.
Devotional
God Doesn't Waste Stories
Sometimes we assume our story isn't important because it feels ordinary.
But throughout Scripture, God repeatedly used ordinary people with ordinary stories to reveal His extraordinary faithfulness.
Your story may be the very encouragement another woman needs today.
Not because it's perfect. Because it's honest.
What part of your story reveals God's hand in your journey?
Sarah's Reflection
During this Circle, Sarah shared how years of helping businesses with AI, automation and systems taught her something unexpected.
People don't need everything all at once.
When we're overwhelmed, we often think we need a completely new strategy. Instead, God usually invites us to take one faithful step.
The same is true with storytelling. You don't need to share everything.
Just tell one true story. One lesson. One moment where God met you. That's often enough to encourage someone else.
Business Wisdom
Your Monthly Story Rhythm
Rather than wondering what to post every day, create a simple rhythm.
Reflect on your month
Ask yourself:
- What did I learn?
- What challenged me?
- Where did I see God at work?
Ask AI to help organise your thoughts
Example prompts:
"Give me five Instagram post ideas based on my journey as a business owner."
"Help me write a warm caption that sounds encouraging, not sales focused."
"Create a weekly content plan with three story posts, one practical tip and one engagement post."
Create simple visuals
Use tools like Canva, Opal, Brite, or Predis.
The tools aren't the story. They're simply helping your story travel further.
Schedule and rest
Once your content is prepared, schedule it and step away. Consistency grows through systems, not constant pressure.
Interactive Exercise
Story Sparks
Complete one or both of these exercises. These simple exercises often reveal the heart behind your business more clearly than a polished elevator pitch.
Option 1
In one or two sentences...
Why did I start my business?
Option 2
If your business journey was the cover story of a magazine...
What would the headline say?
AI Corner
One of the practical takeaways from today's Circle was learning how AI can support storytelling without replacing authenticity.
Remember: You are the storyteller. AI simply helps you organise, refine and communicate your message.
The heart always comes from you.
"You are the heart. AI is just the helper. The Spirit flows through you, not the tool."
Featured Tool
Organic Content Recipe
A simple content planning framework introduced during this Circle to help women batch story-driven content with less pressure and more purpose. It encouraged participants to build a monthly rhythm using AI tools such as Brite, Opal, Canva and Predis, while keeping their own voice and testimony at the centre.
Interactive Workbook
Work through these prompts at your own pace.
Your answers are private to your device and can be downloaded as a PDF when you finish.
Your reflections stay private on your device.
Next Circle Session
TUESDAY, 14 JULY 2026
Upcoming Circle Session
Topic and speaker will be announced 1 week prior to the session.
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Reflection Guide
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Circle Snapshot
Date
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Theme
Your Story Matters
Scripture
Psalm 107:2
Led by
Sarah Saputra
Duration
90 minutes
Takeaway
"Your story doesn't need to be perfect to point people to God's faithfulness."
You don't have to do this journey alone.
Join a community of women in business, connected by faith, encouraging one another to grow, lead and thrive.