Let the story keep its integrity.
People share real parts of their lives on this show. These are the four practices we follow when we tell their stories, and how we want the conversations to sound.
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The people on Effective Not Famous talk about the stuff that shapes us: grief, faith, mental health, resilience, purpose, and finding the courage to keep going. Stories like that deserve care, from the conversation itself to every quote and caption that comes after it.
These are the four practices we follow when we share them.
01Keep the quote true.
We check quotations and captions against the recording, and keep the speaker, the context and the episode reference attached to every quote.
02Represent the person fairly.
We confirm names and pronouns, and we respect consent boundaries around personal stories, portraits and promotion.
03Support the statement.
We treat personal experience as personal experience. We verify factual claims, and we leave unsupported rankings out.
04Handle sensitive stories with care.
We use calm headlines and avoid sensational framing. For suicide-related episodes, we consult current New Zealand reporting guidance and include support information, like the note below.
How the conversations sound.
Deep. Relaxed. Authentic. Insightful. The voice of the show has conviction and warmth.
Ask the question clearly. Let people answer in their own words. Leave room for thought.
- Curious. We ask open questions and explore the reasons behind a decision.
- Intelligent. We are specific and clear, and we make ideas accessible without flattening them.
- Honest. We use verifiable details, admit uncertainty and avoid exaggerated promises.
- Thoughtful. We respect context and pause before making a big claim.
- Inspiring. We show what is possible through real experience and useful perspective.
