Welcome to the very first episode, of the very first podcast, of our host Steve’s very first pandemic! (And likely your first pandemic as well.) In this episode, we get to hear some of the challenges Steve has faced and what he’s learned through them all. This episode is the perfect sneak peek into the real stories of vulnerability and triumph you will find on this podcast! It’s about life. It’s about empathy. It’s about caring for others, and how to grow on our individual journeys. 

It’s why we’re here.

01:45 What inspired you to create this podcast?

04:12 How reading biographies as a child turned into a lifelong

love for hearing and telling peoples stories.

09:05 The gift of learning from Carlos through his battle with cancer. 

15:40 Getting sober.

17:50 “You have cancer.” What it was like getting the call from my Dr. saying I had cancer.

23:30 Becoming an advocate and spreading the word about HPV related cancer.

25:40 How Chadwick Boseman was a true hero in life, and through his death as well. 

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