Behind The Story Show

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Cut the Boot or Lose the Foot: Reid Robinson's Story Behind the X Leg

October 05, 2026

Reid Robinson was a hardworking IT infrastructure architect and father of two in Calgary when an icy-road car crash changed everything. What followed was more than a dozen surgeries, years of crutches, and a recovery that tested his patience, his body, and his determination to stay present for his family.In this conversation, Reid takes us behind the story of how he went from hospital bed to inventor. Frustrated by how hard crutches were to live with, he sketched an idea for a "crutch fo...

Why Habits Change When Your Story Does

September 26, 2026

What does it take to change a habit that has outlasted every attempt to break it? Connie Kwan, author of Story Habits, says the answer starts with the story you tell yourself about who you are, not with more willpower.Connie grew up between Hong Kong and Canada, trained as a computer engineer, and spent much of her career in product. Then she joined a smoking cessation company and, in her words, got a front-row seat to how habit change works. She shares what she saw: two simple self-reported ...

What DEI Actually Is — and What It Isn't | Celeste Warren

September 19, 2026

The word "DEI" has been demonized — but what does it actually mean? In this episode of Behind the Story, Jelani Gonzalez sits down with Celeste Warren, former Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck, decades-long HR leader, author, and founder of CRW Diversity, for the clear-eyed conversation the topic has been missing.Celeste grew up in a small steel-mill town in Western Pennsylvania, the daughter of the first Black teacher and principal in her part of the state. Th...

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Behind The Story Show is hosted by Jelani Gonzalez. Its publicly listed email is behindthestoryshow@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind The Story Show?

The publicly listed email for Behind The Story Show: behindthestoryshow@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Behind The Story Show have?

Podseeker estimates Behind The Story Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind The Story Show?

Behind The Story Show typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established subject-matter expertise, professional experience, authorship, business or organizational leadership, or a credible record of personal and professional transformation. Common among recent guests: Published books; Founded a business or organization; Built a professional practice. Recent guests include One I Am and Keith Hersey.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind The Story Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Behind The Story Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Philosophy, Health, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.