We celebrate differentness to create a world where everyone belongs, including you.
Who We Are
We’ve merged personal development with storytelling to help the weirdos, rebels, misfits, and dreamers of the world, realize their differentness should be celebrated. We’re the ones you come to for inspiration, advice, and personalized help to follow a dream, start a movement, or how to live your life with more intention.
We’re In It Together
We’ll connect you to people you should know and help you get serious about your projects and passions – to live a meaningful life. We can help you finally start your podcast, make a plan to kickstart your dream, be your guide to figuring out the next steps in your business, or be your partner to think it all through.
As Seen In
“I love the people and stories being told in a way that inspires.
Life is complicated and often frustrating. Hearing how others are turning this into an opportunity to grow and better themselves and those around them helps me see that in myself. In my darkest times, I can find that drive to believe in me like those being showcased here.
– Dawn Davidson
A Place To Grow Your Show
We created the Accidental Information Collective to join together independent podcasts and video series that celebrate the things that makes us different. This space allows podcasters, creators, directors, and creatives an opportunity to help each other connect with audiences, enhance their shows, and change the world for the better. In turn, it allows us to deliver extraordinary shows with high quality content and ideas, seamless audio, and an amazing production that sets us apart.
We’re always on the lookout for the next show to join our family. If you’re interested in learning more, check out the Add Your Show page.
About Christopher Swan
Christopher Swan is the founder and chief storyteller of Accidental Information, a personal development and storytelling company based in Petaluma, CA. Christopher has helped share amazing human-based stories across spectrums of diversity, industries, and topics. He also helps dreamers take actions on their ideas and turn them into paths for meaningful lives.
Christopher initially struggled in understanding how to turn his passions into a life he loved and how to re-invent himself after a long corporate career. Through discovery, experimenting, and a lot of work, that’s how Accidental Information continues to live and evolve.
He also knows what it feels like not to fit in. As a gay man, coming out and being on the receiving end of hate and bias, Christopher has lived a life that celebrates who he is, regardless of what others may think.
When he’s not deep in a conversation in My Big Story with Christopher Swan, Our Stories Live, or in his community, he’s out hiking the Sonoma County mountains or ordering from Old Chicago Pizza.
Christopher’s curiosity is his super power.
Audiences are Socially Aware and Engaged
We’re lucky. Our community cares about the world around them and they want to be part of good changes. They know what it’s like to be an outcast and they’re over the world telling them no.
We are happy to speak with organizations and people that want to share their messages, services, and products of good, empowerment, and acceptance. Let’s see how we can connect your good stuff with our audiences.
Big Moments in Our Adventure
April 2020
Dealing podcast joins the Accidental Information Collective
Starting with season two, the show joined our family, received a production makeover, and moved to a seasonal, bi-weekly release schedule. This show is a fresh perspective on our health, and how we're dealing with it.
January 2020
Hello New Website
After the addition of shows and content we needed a new home to celebrate everything we offer – and more importantly, it helps people find the stories and resources that are relevant to them.
June 2019
Good Humans podcast joins the Accidental Information Collective
With season two the show joined us, received a production makeover, and moved to a bi-weekly release schedule. This is officially the beginning of the Accidental Information Collective – a network of independent shows that celebrates differentness.
September 2018
Our Stories Matter Sticker Start Showing Up in the World
Our Stories Matter stickers are released and freely offered to anyone that wants one.
January 2018
Season two of My Big Story with Christopher Swan Starts
After a a very long first season, season two of My Big Story with Christopher Swan is released with a new production and an additional storyline.
2017
Articles are Introduced
Articles are launched, sharing advice and resources to follow dreams and passions, spotlights of inspiring people and organizations, and ways to express our uniqueness
April 5, 2016
My Big Story with Christopher Swan Launches
Our first show launched. My Big Story with Christopher Swan was originally called Living Your Journey with Christopher Swan.
2016
We Become a Media/Entertainment Company
Evolving as a media/entertainment company, Accidental Information became a new destination for inspiring content that supports dreamers, entertains, and celebrates uniqueness — to add resources to help people do more of what they love, and to raise the voices across the diversity spectrum
2012
Accidental Information is Now a Communication Company
Became a communication company, sharing resources for communicators and offering consulting services
2008
Accidental Information Starts
Founded as a personal blog to share interesting information and resources
Ready to Find Your Passion or Follow Your Dream?
Choose one of these options to start your new adventure.
Shows
Others are doing what they love, changing the world, and being who they are. These shows are full of inspiration and real-life examples of people living lives they want.
Articles
Need ideas and advice to change your life? Our topics range from living an intentional life, discovering more about your uniqueness, and more.
Coaching
For the person serious about taking charge of their dream, business, and life – coaching is the best choice. We offer personalized help for you and your dreams.