From the First Black Miss Alabama to Ted Talk Coach: The Power of Storytelling with Toni Purry

🎙 Carrie On! Episode: Amplify Her Voice: From Miss Alabama to Media Powerhouse with Toni Purry

In this deeply inspiring episode, host Carrie Murray is joined by speaker, author, and communication strategist Toni Purry—founder of Shaping Narrative and creator of Ready for TED. Toni’s journey from a determined college student chasing scholarships to becoming the first Black Miss Alabama USA, and later a top-tier PR agency owner, is nothing short of extraordinary. Together, they explore themes of confidence, legacy, and the power of storytelling as a tool for influence, reinvention, and liberation. ✨ Key Talking Points: The power of voice: Why Toni believes there’s a cultural agenda to silenc ...