Episode Description
In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla sits down with Danyah Miller, an international award-winning storyteller and author of Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling, to explore the power of storytelling beyond the book.
Together, they discuss:
What oral storytelling is and how it differs from reading
Why storytelling supports language, connection, and imagination
How educators can build confidence in storytelling
Simple ways to start using storytelling in the classroom
This episode is perfect for early childhood educators looking to deepen their practice, build stronger connections with children, and bring more creativity into their programs.
🎧 Listen now and discover how storytelling can transform your classroom.
Danyah Miller
Danyah Miller is an international, award-winning storyteller, trainer, and author of ‘Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling’.
She shares stories and story training in a range of settings from Royal Opera House Covent Garden to local libraries, RHS Wisley to schools across the country. Danyah was a workshop leader at The International School of Storytelling for over 10 years and is a trustee for The Society for Storytelling.
As Artistic Director of DMS Productions she co-produces, co-writes and performs in solo theatrical storytelling shows, including award-winning I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo, which has toured extensively, including 3 West End summer seasons, and most recently The Mystery of…. Show, which won Best Family Arts Activity in the 2025 Fantastic for Families Awards.
In 2025 Danyah took part in BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Great Influencer Experiment’ series, creating a YouTube channel for those working in EYFS.
Danyah supports people to become more curious, creative and connected. Her work is imagination-rich and often life changing.
LINKS
Website: https://danyahmillerstoryteller.co.uk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danyahmillerthestoryteller
Instagram: http://instagram.com/DanyahMillerTheStoryteller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danyah.miller1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danyah-miller-4b33101b/
Book:
🍁Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling
US- Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling
UK- Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling
Summit: The Everything ECE Summit
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