The Story

The Story

History builds the present. Where we are today is a result of where we have been. Yet, some of the stories that got us here have remained in the shadows. And the true stories of the people and inventions that have built our world are often lost to time. Our only hope for building a better future is to truly understand what got us to the present. From the famous, to the infamous, to the never heard of, these are the unknown backstories of people who have changed the world. In Season 8, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin uncovers the little known backstories of veterans who have built companies, products, and brands that have changed the way we live.

Episodes

March 10, 2018 1 min

In Season 1 of The Story, you'll discover the unknown backstories of 12 women who changed the world!

You’ll learn fascinating stories and actionable insights about notable women from the past and the present. They overcame adversity to achieve success and forever altered the course of history.

Each season will include exclusive aftershows and hangouts with special guests. This is where we’ll do a deeper dive into the most recent st...

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This is the story of one woman who was laughed at, made people laugh, and then had the final laugh.

“To protect her idea, she didn’t discuss it with anyone for an entire year — not even her friends and family.” (click to tweet)

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring the...

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March 13, 2018 15 mins

This is the story of what one woman did when an evil dictator attacked her family and threatened her home.

“I would rather die a meaningful death than live a meaningless life.” (click to tweet)

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

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March 14, 2018 9 mins

This is the story of a woman who lost her family, her husband, and even her hair. She hit rock bottom, but she didn’t stay there. She clawed her way up and out, and built an empire in the process.

"Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." (click to tweet)

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives...

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March 15, 2018 12 mins

This is the story of a woman who lost her father, and in the grieving process, stumbled onto something horrible. She could have kept it a secret, but she decided to spread a message that inspired millions.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic sel...

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March 16, 2018 33 mins

Welcome to The Story after show! This is where we’ll do a deeper dive into the most recent episodes.

In this week's after show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, interviews special guests Stephanie Postles and Ian Faison. They highlight: 

  • their favorite stories and insights from this week's episodes
  • pieces of these women's stories that we wanted to cover in the episodes, but didn't get to
  • the importance of historical biograp...
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March 19, 2018 14 mins

This is the story of a woman who was faced with a terrifying choice. She left the safe confines of her family’s home to enter the unknown, and embarked on the greatest challenge of her life.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Th...

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March 20, 2018 15 mins

This is the story of how one woman became famous for what she tried to quit. Along the way, she inspired millions of people to learn more about science, space, technology, and time. It's also how she got a vital message to millions of children and adults.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone ...

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March 21, 2018 12 mins

This is the story of a woman who broke scientific barriers to do the impossible. Nobody could understand her vision, until she helped them all see the future.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Thank you again to our presenting...

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March 22, 2018 15 mins

This is the story of how one woman escaped the trap of others opinions and became a true original. It’s how she became a world class performer, competing and winning against everyone in her path. 

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to wo...

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March 23, 2018 20 mins

Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 2! 

In this week's show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles (COO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight: 

  • the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Tania Aebi, Madeleine L’Engle, Patricia Bath, and Billie Jean King 
  • Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas to your own life

Wo...

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March 26, 2018 18 mins

This is the story of how one woman’s demons almost killed her. It’s how she faced a destroyer that would devour all… and lived to tell the tale. Along the way, she managed to create many of the technologies that we still use today.  

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bri...

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March 27, 2018 13 mins

This is the story of one woman’s rise and fall. It’s about how she hit rock bottom, and then blazed a trail to become a NY Times bestselling author.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Sa...

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March 28, 2018 21 mins

This is the story of a woman who paid the ultimate price to become one of the greatest entrepreneurs, adventurers, and pioneers of all time. 

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforc...

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March 29, 2018 12 mins

This is the story of what happened when a young girl decided to trust her parent’s traditional advice.

Season 1 of The Story features 12 women trailblazers who changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, who strives to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Thank you again to our presenting sponsor Salesforce, for helping promote equal opportunit...

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Welcome to The Story After Show, Week 3! 

In this week's show, the host of The Story, Chad Grills, talks with Stephanie Postles (COO of The Mission) and Ian Faison (CCO of The Mission) where they highlight: 

  • the four BIG ideas/principles that come from the stories this week that feature Cheryl Strayed, Grace Hopper, Condoleezza Rice, and Amelia Earhart. 
  • Plus, they show you how to apply these big ideas to your own life 

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April 10, 2018 16 mins

This is the story of a boy with an unusual upbringing who grew into a man who would try… anything.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world.

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to success. Learn more at ...

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This is the story of a woman who changed a nation by running an illegal business out of her 258 square foot apartment.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to blaze their own trails to suc...

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April 12, 2018 10 mins

This is the story of a young girl who escaped Nazi Germany, faced the death of her family members, and how she lost and rebuilt the family’s empire.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are using Salesforce to...

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April 14, 2018 10 mins

This is the story of two brothers who spent their lives competing. They went in separate directions, and the feud created two massive businesses that you’ve heard of.

Season 2 of The Story features twelve trailblazers who started a business that changed the world. The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management platform. More than one hundred and fifty thousand businesses are u...

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