What innovative tools does Brian D Smith use to enhance his storytelling about historical events?

I don’t actually work in historical storytelling the way, say, a documentary filmmaker or historian would. My focus is grief, personal growth, and the afterlife—using my own life story, my daughter Shayna’s transition, and my clients’ journeys (with permission) as the “historical” backbone.

To enhance those stories, I mainly use:

• Podcast conversations and interviews to bring real people’s experiences to life
• Video (YouTube), where I add pacing, visuals, and chapter markers so complex ideas land clearly
• Structured frameworks (like my GEMS framework or Positive Intelligence concepts) so stories aren’t just emotional—they’re practical roadmaps

If you had a particular kind of historical storytelling in mind (e.g., classroom, documentary, podcast), can you tell me more so I can tailor this better to what you’re looking for?