Episode 10 with Ann Bernard

Ann Bernard - Founder and CEO, First Time Storytelling
Ann Bernard is a self-taught personal storyteller. Her journey began with a stark realization: not only did she struggle to connect with others, but she lacked the desire to do so. Through personal storytelling, Ann embraced her responsibility to communicate who she is in an engaging and effective way. Personal storytelling enabled her to open up without feeling vulnerable and led her to discover the joys of making meaningful connections. Some labels and identities Ann associates with include being a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, entrepreneur, reformed type A personality, natural system thinker, and believer in Jesus. Ann is happiest when serving others, traveling, or having an adventure. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
“I don’t want people to walk away with an opinion of who I am; I want them to have an understanding of who I am.” Ann Bernard