My Work

Three ways I bring this to life.

Stories worth telling. People worth encouraging. Possibilities worth exploring.

A Good Stories Co. production in a film studio
Good Stories Co.

See Their Story.

We help people and organizations uncover and share stories worth telling through meaningful films, interviews, podcasts, photography, and creative storytelling.

We work with nonprofits, businesses, schools, churches, and teams who have something meaningful to say. Every project starts with listening. We get to know your people and your mission, find the story at the heart of it, and then bring it to life with care, from the first conversation to the final cut.

FilmsInterviewsPodcastsPhotographyCreative Storytelling

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EJ reviewing footage with a guest
Stills from the Good Stories Co. demo reel
Featured project

Stories Worth Telling

Our demo reel: a few minutes of the people, places, and stories we've had the privilege to tell.

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A smiling 4-year-old from Small Hands, Big Impact
Featured project

Small Hands, Big Impact

The story of a 4-year-old who raised $11,000 for rescue dogs, and a reminder that generosity has no minimum age.

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EJ listening during an interview
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EJ kneeling to encourage a young rider at a bike race
EncouragedYou

See More Than an Athlete.

Youth sports should develop more than performance. Through encouragement, conversations, and practical resources, we're helping create environments where athletes know their worth extends far beyond the scoreboard.

Every kid in a jersey is more than their stats. EncouragedYou equips the people around young athletes, especially parents and coaches, to lead with encouragement, so kids grow in confidence and character and keep loving the game.

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Athletes

Encourage athletes.

Reminders that their worth goes far beyond the scoreboard, and encouragement to grow in confidence, character, and love for the game.

Parents

Equip parents.

Practical tools for the car ride home, the sidelines, and the tough losses, so parents can be their kids' biggest encouragers.

Coaches

Empower coaches.

Talks, conversations, and resources that help coaches build teams where every athlete feels seen, valued, and ready to give their best.

EJ Swanson · Speaking & Experiences

See What's Possible.

Through speaking, hosting, interviewing, and facilitating conversations, I help people and organizations discover the power of meaningful connection.

EJ speaking to a full auditorium
Selected creative & leadership projects

More places I've seen people.

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