Become a Presenting Sponsor of The Storytelling University
We’re opening a limited number of presenting sponsorship opportunities for 7MS Presents: Storytelling University. This is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to align their brand with insight-driven, high-value content while reaching millions through the 7 Minute Stories audience. Sponsors receive exclusive, series-level visibility in a format designed to inform, inspire, and engage. To explore a potential partnership, please use the contact form below to connect with our team.
What is The Storytelling University?
Hosted by viral storyteller Aaron Calafato, TSU is a remote conversational series on how stories emerge, how they shape us and how some of the greatest minds out there are using story to make the world better. This bonus series is released on Aaron’s 7 Minute Stories Podcast feed, the leading short form autobiographical podcast in the world.
What The Storytelling University like?
It’s got the love of craft like Inside the Actors Studio, the curiosity of Malcolm Gladwell, and the grounded, working-class sensibility of Mike Rowe. A space for intimate conversations about why stories actually matter.
Previous Guests:
Rainn Wilson – Actor and Podcaster
Father James Martin, sj – Jesuit priest and bestselling author
Van Jones – CNN Political Commentator & Author
Brad Roberts (Crash Test Dummies) – Singer & Songwriter
Noraly Schoenmaker (Itchy Boots) – Viral Youtuber, Bestselling Author and Travel Vlogger
Soledad O'Brien – Journalist & Television Host
Julie Shapiro – Podcast Producer & Radio Editor
Angus Fletcher – Story Scientist & Author
Maurice Benard – Actor, Podcaster & Mental Health Advocate
What makes it special?
Guided by Aaron’s insatiable curiosity, this is not a traditional interview—it’s a human-first, narrative-rich exploration that cuts through the noise of bios and backstories to uncover how and why stories emerge, how they shape who we are, and what drives creatives, artists, and storytellers to make the work they do.
📊 Audience Snapshot
7 Minute Stories
🎧 1M+ annual audio downloads
📈 30M+ cross-platform listens & views
🧠 90% episode completion rate
🗣️ Social Reach 100K Followers
📈 Average of 600K users reached every month
📍 Core Audience
Emotionally intelligent adults aged 28–60 who value depth, creativity, and meaning-driven content. They’re curious thinkers, lifelong learners, and story-lovers drawn to honest conversations, personal growth, and the transformative power of narrative.
