Stories from the Tribe

By Jewfolk Podcasts

Great storytelling – and storytellers – creates a connection between themselves and the audience. It weaves the threads of their lives together with those listening, and makes you think things like ‘o... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Stories from the Tribe episodes:

September 23, 2026 Robyn Awend: "The Chips in the Shirt Incident"
Robyn Awend is an energetic advocate for the arts, curating and leading exhibitions and programs that explore the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and connection. A practicing visual and literary artist, she works with words and fragmented text as a source of inspiration and expression. Her storytelling has been featured on the Listen to Your Mother Twin Cities stage as well as the inaugural Stories From the Tribe event. Robyn lives with her witty husband and their three children, who inspire her every day.

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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20min
September 16, 2026 We're Back! Season 3 Coming Soon!
Season 3 of Jewfolk's Stories from the Tribe Podcast is back! In June, 12 storytellers took to the bima, to tell their true Jewish stories that have a thread to Jewish motherhood – whether that’s about their own or about being one – and includes all of the ups and downs, highs and lows, laughs and tears that come with the real-life experience of Jewish moms in the Twin Cities. Get ready for all to come this season, with new episodes coming out every Wednesday wherever you get your podcast!
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4min
December 10, 2025 Ann Miller: "Momsomnia"
Ann Miller is a self-described insomniac, lucky wife to C-PAP mask-wearing Todd, and proud mom to Josh and Eve. A fourth-generation leader in her family’s 107-year-old business, she embraces storytelling to preserve values and legacy. At 2 a.m., Ann loves to write about life, geek out on leadership development (her day job for nearly 30 years), and eat a sleeve of Thin Mint cookies -- which count for one serving. Her writing inspiration comes from daily three-mile nature walks, a sense of humor she inherited from her mother, and the abundance of stories that accompany this journey called life.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Adam Garen (Adam Greenleaf) at RBC Wealth Management ([email protected])

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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21min
December 03, 2025 Stacey Dinner-Levin: "Rescue Me"
Stacey Dinner-Levin is the mother of four boys — now adults — the eldest of whom has autism. For over 25 years she’s worked with children with disabilities including PACER Center’s “Count Me In” program where she wrote several scripts. Her play Autistic License was named one of 2007’s Ten Best Plays by St. Paul Pioneer Press and was featured in American Theater Magazine. Autistic License was remounted for film and won “Best Educational” at the IFFF in 2010. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband Michael, her son Geordy, and the world’s strangest dog, her Chinese Crested, Birdie.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Rosebud Consulting HR (https://rosebudconsultinghr.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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23min
November 26, 2025 Emily Simon: "Never Forget"
Emily Simon is a writer, mother, and lifelong interrogator of Jewish identity. She is originally from Buffalo, NY and landed in Saint Paul in 2019 after spending 20+ years in Los Angeles working in television. She has worked with Carol Burnett a lot (most recently this past March) and is always thrilled to report that Carol is as great as you hope she is. Emily is currently a copywriter at Playwrights’ Center and is usually busy with freelance projects. She has made herself largely un-Googleable, but you can find out more about her at: www.emilyhsimon.com.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Smith Jewish Academy (https://smithja.org)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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21min
November 19, 2025 Janessa Prawer: "Slay"
Janessa Prawer is an artist, advocate, and owner of Tiny Art With Heart, which aims to create more caring communities through channels of artistic kindness. She spent the majority of her career as a mental healthcare executive and uses her experience to advocate for mental health in the community and on the youth boards she serves on. Janessa grew up in northern Minnesota doing a plethora of manual labor in her parents’ little resort and cafe and credits all that hard work and boredom with building her solid work ethic and creativity muscles.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Jersey Girl Bagels (https://linktr.ee/Jerseygirlbagels)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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24min
November 12, 2025 Adina Lebowitz: "Only One Song in our Hearts"
Adina Lebowitz, MA is a family mediator / coach – a career she pursued after her own high conflict divorce. Her goal is to help families find less stress and more peace in their co-parenting. She supports families facing day to day co-parenting challenges and mediates bigger issues related to school, medical decisions, job change, or new relationships. She’s a contributing author to the 2024 international best-selling book “Building Bridges of Hope: Overcoming Trauma in Family Law Cases.” Adina’s greatest delight is being a Minnesota Mammaleh of three wonderful, creative, young adults. She loves cooking, dance, music, theater, and travel.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel (https://hodroffepstein.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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19min
November 05, 2025 Jessica Lipschultz: "Roots and Wings"
Jessica Lipschultz is an education researcher and practitioner, currently working at The Blake School and adjuncting in the sociology department at various colleges and universities. After having lived in New York for almost 18 years, she now lives in SW Minneapolis with her husband, Jeremy, and daughters, Sylvie and Sabina. She loves gathering at her parents’ house (her childhood home) on Sundays for dinner with family. When she is not working or actively being a parent, Jessica loves working out, cooking, practicing yoga, walking around the lakes with friends, looking at art, listening to live music, and visiting New York.

This week's episode is sponsored by: SLS Landscaping (https://suburbanlandscapeservice.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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23min
October 29, 2025 Rachel Orzoff: "Another Kind Of Mother"
Rachel Orzoff is an eccentric creative. She spends much of her time as a Peer Supporter for disabled adults through Sha’arim+Gateways, and the rest enjoying her amazing kid, Elle, fantastic partner, Nick, and glorious cat, Sven. She relishes good food, good music, and good company. As a survivor of severe traumatic brain injuries, she is proud to be enabling a renewed life for herself. And be forewarned – Rachel is known to randomly burst into song. Thankfully, she’s a well-trained singer, so it should be in tune.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Kickernick Gallery (https://kickernickgallery.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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24min
October 22, 2025 Renee Segal: "Love is What Remains"
Renee Segal owns Evolve Therapy, a group therapy practice focused on helping couples reconnect, reduce conflict and recover from affairs. Before becoming a therapist, she worked as an accountant—an unconventional path that ultimately led to her passion. Outside of work, Renee can be found at the gym, swimming, doing HIIT or Pilates classes. She also enjoys biking, running, and walking outdoors. Her favorite subject in school? Gym, of course. She loves coffee, dark chocolate, and binge-watching the latest show. Spend enough time with her, and she’ll proudly show off photos of her grandson.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Sheri Fine at Edina Realty (https://www.edinarealty.com/sheri-fine-realtor)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.
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21min

FAQs about Stories from the Tribe:

How many episodes does Stories from the Tribe have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.