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Life Stories

Life Stories (nonprofit)

Booking Overview

Life Stories’ “The Thread” spotlights prominent people in documentary-style interviews about how they’ve built meaningful, purpose-driven lives. For PR pros, it’s a strong platform for high-visibility leaders and creatives who want to connect personal values to larger social impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 47

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 102.0k subscribers

Instagram: 21.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@lifestories.org

podcast@lifestories.org

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Host

Life Stories (nonprofit) - Life Stories is a nonprofit that creates and distributes documentary films and educational resources about people whose lives inspire meaningful change. Its flagship series, The Thread, is a docume...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Well-known public figures (authors, major athletes, celebrated artists/performers, senior journalists/politicians) with a clear track record of impact and recognition
Required Achievements:  
Major awards/recognition (e.g., Grammys, Hall of Fame), High-profile media presence (books, journalism, public service), Demonstrated philanthropic or social-impact work, Leadership in a cultural/education initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

David Brooks - Vulnerability, Ego, Commitment, Reliability, Trust In Institutions

Gary Player - Legacy, Adversity, Determination, Loss, Giving Back

Yo-Yo Ma - Music And Connection, Anthropology, Nature/culture Reconnection, Our Common Nature

Recent Topics

Meaningful-life, Philanthropy, Social-justice, History, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Life Stories
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Sahil Bloom: Uniquely Human

October 15, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Sahil Bloom reflects on the experiences that turned into his most important life lessons.  From learning resilience through baseball to moving across the country to strengthen his family, Bloom shares how personal challenges and unexpected realizations have helped him redefine success and find purpose in his life.

Simon Pearce: Perfect Imperfection

October 02, 2026

Master glassblower and entrepreneur Simon Pearce has built his life and work around what he calls the “perfect imperfection” of the human hand: the idea that what we make, and the lives we lead, are made more meaningful by the traces of our humanity. From struggling in school to building a celebrated glassmaking company, Pearce reflects on the lessons that shaped his understanding of success and perseverance. At 79, he looks back with pride and gratitude, embracing the imperfections life has ...

David Brooks: How To Live A Meaningful Life

February 13, 2026

David Brooks opens up about the importance of vulnerability, attempting to lose ego, commitment, and reliability as a writer. He explores how American culture has changed over the past 60 years and why trust's been lost in our institutions and each other.

Frequently asked questions

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Life Stories
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How do I get in touch with Life Stories?

Life Stories is hosted by Life Stories (nonprofit). Its publicly listed emails are info@lifestories.org and podcast@lifestories.org. 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 Life Stories?

The publicly listed emails for Life Stories: info@lifestories.org and podcast@lifestories.org.

How many listeners does Life Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Life Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Life Stories?

Life Stories typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Well-known public figures (authors, major athletes, celebrated artists/performers, senior journalists/politicians) with a clear track record of impact and recognition. Common among recent guests: Major awards/recognition (e.g., Grammys, Hall of Fame); High-profile media presence (books, journalism, public service); Demonstrated philanthropic or social-impact work. Recent guests include David Brooks, Gary Player, and Yo-Yo Ma.

How hard is it to get booked on Life Stories?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Life Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Meaningful-life, Philanthropy, Social-justice, History, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@lifestories.org

podcast@lifestories.org

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