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The World Runs on Story® Mentorship & Education

The World Runs on Story™ provides education, mentorship, and coaching services that help you author purpose-driven creative direction to align with your desired outcomes.


Through workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and speaking engagements, I offer personalized guidance grounded in over 25 years of storytelling mastery—helping individuals and teams use story as a tool for creativity, leadership, and authentic growth.

I love working with curious, purpose-driven people who are ready to evolve. Whether you’re navigating a personal transition, launching a creative project, or leading a mission-driven business, The World Runs on Story™ is here to help.

Educational Services Offered — available online and in person

  • Workshops & Seminars – Educational experiences exploring storytelling, creativity, and conscious authorship.

  • 1:1 and Group Coaching & Mentorship – Personalized sessions to clarify your story, align your goals, and translate vision into action.

  • Motivational Speaking – Keynotes and talks that inspire teams and communities to live and lead by their own narratives.

  • Creative Business Consulting – Guidance for artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals building story-driven careers or ventures.

Each service is offered under the The World Runs on Story™ brand and philosophy: when you author your story consciously, you author your life.

Creative Story Collaboration

Have a story with heart? A character that won’t let go? A message that deserves to be heard?

In addition to mentorship and education, I also collaborate on creative projects as a:

  • Director

  • Executive Producer

  • Story Consultant

Whether it’s a documentary, brand message, or narrative media project, I can help shape the raw material into something unforgettable.

Let’s Work Together

Every engagement begins with a conversation. If you’re ready to reimagine your story, amplify your voice, or create work that resonates deeply—let’s talk!

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All services described above are offered under the mark The World Runs on Story™.

Client testimonials

"I was at a crossroads of where I wanted to go when I started working with Travis. In our work, he helped me understand the story narrative I had created for myself (that I have to do everything myself) and rework that premise. He pushed me to pay more attention to how help arrived and be more intuitive, which led me to get my first book deal. I finally feel like I'm on the right path while being open to what might come my way." 

— Jillian Johnsrud, author

“For the majority of my adult life I have always been vigorously working towards achieving something bigger. Yet somehow, I always felt like I was sitting in the lobby waiting for my number to be called.  My intention and drive were authentic but unfortunately my goals were not. I was, like so many others, chasing off-the-shelf dreams. I simply did not know there could be another way. 

Enter Travis, who after only a handful of sessions, was able to expand my vision of my own creative potential. Travis helped me refocus my efforts towards a path that is uniquely aligned with my strengths and abilities and is (most importantly) being paved by me. I couldn’t be happier with the way I am working now. This new path is both comfortable and challenging while somehow being some of the most fun I've ever had working. I laugh all the time and I have been reacquainted with the visual artist in me that I thought I had lost a long time ago.  I am so grateful to Travis for reminding me that I can always call my own number.”

— Kelly Moore, Writer, Visual Artist and now… Graphic Novelist

“Learning from Travis is what separates those with a camera and those who tell stories. I had been creating beautiful but boring videos for years and what I learned in just a few months opened a whole new world of story structure and how to approach story building that has allowed me to be a better creator. I highly recommend Travis for anyone who wants to take this art more seriously.”

— Alex Felice, investor & content creator

“I am truly fortunate to have crossed paths with Travis, whose guidance has been nothing short of transformative in my life. During a period marked by uncertainty and challenges, Travis not only steered me towards the right direction but also infused my journey with hope and optimism. With an uncanny ability to think big and a heart just as vast, his brilliance shone through every piece of advice, turning daunting obstacles into stepping stones for growth. Travis's exceptional combination of authentic compassion, visionary insight, and mental agility in every discussion is truly motivational. It is rare to encounter someone so capable yet so devoted to uplifting others.I am deeply grateful for the profound and positive influence he has had on my life.”

— Taylor Rickens, VP Business Development