Caring, the act of showing up for others and letting them know they’re seen, is one of the most impactful things we can do for someone. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Isaiah Raziel Furquan, Mary Krawczyk, Linda Nwumeh, and Weston Maier. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

The bar can be “the place” where memories are made, friendships blossom, and stories live forever. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Dasha Kelly, Kristia Wildflower, Shep Crumrine, and Katelyn Nye. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Throughout our lives, we benefit from being around people of different ages and learning from various perspectives. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Venice Williams, Tony Anderson, Su Rablin and Sienna Taylor. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Birth. We all go through it, but not always in the same way. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Stacey Williams-Ng, LaRoyce Patterson, and Linda Cieslik. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Sometimes we bottle things up, and it can get unhealthy for us. Often, it's better to just let it out. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Erin Johnston, Elizabeth Brown, Amy Ali, and Laura Martin. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

At some point in life, you understand that your peace, joy, and success begin with releasing what holds you back. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about release from Cate Miller, Paul Stabell, Elaine Maly, and Michaela Lacy. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Sometimes when we lose someone special to us, we latch on to a keepsake or a custom or a quest—something that helps us honor that person’s memory. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about remembrance from Thomas Fountain, Maia Lindvall, Ken Murack, and Lucrezia Phifer. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Dance is the art of movement, expression in one of its freest forms.When you dance, you're connecting with yourself and the people around you. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about dance from Dionysia, the Unshaven Haven of Burlesque, Dave Hendrickson, and Tejumola Ologboni. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.