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'Meeting people where they are': Storytelling & Humanising with Richard O'Neill (MBE)

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Christopher Jones AKA Dr. X
Published
Thu 07 Aug 2025
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In this episode, I vibe with our storytelling Viber, who is an Award winning storyteller, award-winning author, and cultural ambassador named Richard O’Neill.

Born into a traditional nomadic Romani family and raised across the North of England, Richard brings powerful stories rooted in heritage and community to life in books, plays and songs that inspire audiences across the world, blending humour, wisdom, and heart.

Working nationally and internationally as a storyteller, author, and cultural ambassador championing the power of story to drive positive change. Collaborating with communities, businesses, educators, and local authorities, to inspire learning, inclusion, enterprise and social impact.

With honours including an MBE for services to education and literature, National Literacy Hero, and a Doctorate of Letters, Richard’s work champions real inclusion through the timeless art of storytelling

Vibe-in to this episode where Richard and I discuss his background and how he flips the script with storytelling through human connection and meeting people where they are at.

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