EP17: Sabrina Rucker, Co-Founder & CEO of StoryForge | "Workplace Culture & Creativity"

In this conversation, Kasey Devine interviews Sabrina Rucker, CEO and Co-Founder of Storyforge, a writing platform aimed at underrepresented new writers. Sabrina shares insights into the unique work culture at Storyforge, emphasizing authenticity, creativity, and support. She discusses the challenges of traditional publishing and the mission of Storyforge to provide a clear path for aspiring writers. The conversation highlights the importance of community, mental health, and the transformative power of storytelling.   Takeaways:

• Sabrina Rucker is the CEO and co-founder of Storyforge.
• Storyforge aims to support underrepresented new writers.
• The work culture at Storyforge is intentionally non-corporate and creative.
• Authenticity in the workplace fosters better ideas and collaboration.
• Sabrina emphasizes the importance of mental health days for employees.
• Storyforge provides a clear progress bar for writers to track their publishing journey.
• The platform is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all writers.
• Sabrina believes that culture is more important than strategy in a company.
• Community engagement is crucial for the success of Storyforge.
• Storyforge aims to revolutionize the traditional publishing process.

Sound Bites

• "We have a crazy work culture."
• "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."
• "There's gotta be a better way."
• "I would love to read them."
• "I would love to see what you could do."

Keywords: Storyforge, workplace culture, creativity, publishing, underrepresented writers, authenticity, startup culture, community, mental health, storytelling

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Storyforge and Sabrina Rucker 02:32 Creating a Unique Work Culture 10:32 The Importance of Authenticity in Workplace Culture 21:31 The Vision and Mission of Storyforge 27:10 The Impact of Storytelling and Creativity