I grew up listening to stories around a kitchen table in Maine. I learned storytelling craft from Sandy Ives, encouragement from Stephen King, and adaptability from the National Park Service. Now I walk into tasting rooms, hotels, and restaurants listening for one thing — the story. Most places have one. Most never tell it. That’s why I built Vianarra.
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