I gave my Pecha Kucha presentation last night, and I’m still soaring from the energy in the room.

I have attended a few events throughout the years, and absolutely love the collection of storytellers and community members I’ve gotten to know. 

Production took us deep into the wilderness. Despite rainy days and intense bugs, the experience was transformative.

Sherwood Media is proud to announce that founder and owner Elisa Trentham has been selected for the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2026. This highly respected Flagship Program is a 10-month leadership experience that combines community engagement, professional development, and networking opportunities for leaders shaping the future of East Tennessee.

Too often, great videos get posted once and forgotten. But there’s a huge opportunity here to make the most of your new, effective, creative asset.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and suggestions for getting the most out of your video.

These tips will help your video connect with your audience, win new business, and reinforce your message again and again.

Honor is one of three guiding principles in every stoy we tell, and I hope that after reading this, you’ll be able to think about honor with a fresh perspective, and in a way that brings joy and connection.

The fastest way to get burned is to hire someone before knowing why.

We’ve developed the Story Strategy Session to meet with leadership teams to find alignment on why you need video, and offer the strongest video concepts to solve the biggest problems you’re facing.

The best part? You’ll save time, money, and stress. Guaranteed.

In February 2023, I signed up to attend the “Let Her Lead” program’s inaugural “Legacy” event. 

At the time, I had spent years trying to build and launch a video service called “legacy videos” for families, which had gotten 0 traction in the market and had me on the brink of giving up.

I was desperate for a sign and hoped that legacy was something others actually cared about.

So when I saw that Catherine Porth, founder of Let Her Speak, was hosting a LEGACY event for WOMEN, I made sure I had a seat in the room.

If you're in a crowded space, it’s not just about being good. It’s about standing out.

This is where Brand Storytelling can serve your organization. 

You need great video content but your budget is limited - right now it’s just you and your phone.

Is quality video possible?

Yes!

A well-crafted video isn’t just another piece of content. It’s a way to connect with your audience, grow trust, and build a culture. You don’t have to do everything all at once. Start with one or two videos that align with your goals, see the results, and continue from there. The key is consistency. If you’re showing up regularly with valuable, engaging videos, you’ll develop connections with your audience.

“It’s not a glamorous journey. It’s excruciatingly humbling. It requires digging deep and getting out of bed before your friends because of the volume of things on your plate to do that day. It looks like raising your hand and offering to do the dirty, nasty, unseen work. It means tightening your belt in uncomfortable areas and getting creative and resourceful. It is not an easy journey, and no one who gives up gets there. But those who are relentless, persistent, and hungry will overcome incredible things and they will reach where they want to go.” - Jonathan Trentham

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You have a legacy.

That’s probably not the first thought you have every morning when your feet hit the floor and you’re stumbling to the bathroom, but you do!

No matter your age, experience, income level, or beliefs, you are building a legacy.

Let’s debunk some myths you might be believing about legacy storytelling.

I think one reason may be that deep down, we know that good storytelling requires us to look deeply at ourselves, and beyond ourselves. Sometimes that can be painful, or cause us to feel things we’d rather not feel. But sometimes, with the right perspective, it can be a great gift.

I’m on a journey to dive into this book, to learn more about story and art, and share it with you.

…but then I came across a photo of my dull, unimpressive camera setup that pierced my heart - a setup I used to tell the story that means more to me than probably any story that I’ll ever tell.

Sherwood Media is coming to film, and we are so excited to give you a production experience that is empowering, efficient, and fun!

Here is some general information about what you can expect when we come to film you.

“So, what can we do with this video (besides post to their website and share on social media)?”

Meaning, how could the impact of this video be maximized?

Usually, I defer to the marketing person on the team.

But because I believe this is an important question to consider, let’s pretend that this person just took a bite of a delicious cookie. And I had to say something to fill the silence.