Seeing the Humor in What Brings Us Together

Mike Bender has built a career around finding the stories hidden in everyday life, from co-creating Awkward Family Photos to writing books and screenplays. In this video, Mike talks about the moment he first recognized the power of storytelling at Middlebury and how learning to pay attention, to really watch the people around him, shaped the way he approaches his work today. His path shows how the small and often awkward moments we share can connect us in unexpected ways.