Patrick speaks frankly on how the virus has impacted his life after locking down in LA soon after relocating there.  With business at a standstill and a never-ending job hunt, he shares about all of the obstacles he’s managed to overcome during this time.  Interviewed 13 October 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Charlotte had plans to move from Mauritius to Scotland just before the pandemic struck.  In her interview, she describes the uncertainty she felt moving to a brand new place and suddenly having to lock down with no family to help her settle into her new place.  She also speaks passionately about the evolution of humanity and how we can learn so much from listening to each other.  Interviewed 8 October 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Marc-Antoine did everything he thought possible to ensure the health and safety of his friends and family when he made a trip home to visit over the summer.  He describes what it was like to have to face being exposed to the virus and the social responsibility that comes along with such an exposure.  Interviewed 6 October 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants leave for future generations, as the purpose of this book is to both document this era for posterity and to share the lessons we've learned so they aren't lost.  These bonus episodes are heartfelt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.

Participants included in this episode are:

Areti Giorgili

Helena Roth

Joshua Armistead Wood

Luke Kujacznski

Kiefer

Bishwas Sharma

Monicka Clio Sakki

Connie Wilder

Max Masure

Daniel Nilsson

Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co

Daniel Nilsson lives in Sweden, but was on vacation with family in New Zealand when the pandemic hit.  In his interview, he recounts the around-the-world game of hopscotch they had to play in order to get back home.  Interviewed 6 October 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Max lives in NYC and is a graphics designer.  In their interview, they describe what it is like to navigate a pandemic as a person who is immunocompromised and managing a two-household family.  They also speak about how this time allowed for them to get involved with Black Lives Matter, even though they could not attend protests and rallies in person.  Interviewed 22 September 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Connie is from Minnesota and speaks powerfully about the pandemic.  She talks about what it was like to be travelling at the start of the pandemic, as well as heartfully shares about the loss she has experienced to COVID-19.  Interviewed 21 September 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Monicka delivers an incredibly engaging interview, where she shares how she preserves her sanity through her “Car Cafe,” and her unfiltered thoughts about her personal experiences. Interviewed 21 September 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Bishwas Sharma is a graduate student from Nepal.  In his interview, he speaks about the challenges of being an international student during a global pandemic and how his research has been affected by the pandemic.  He also describes what it was like growing up during civil wars in Nepal and how that prepared him for the civil unrest of the Black Lives Matters movement in the United States.  Interviewed 16 September 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

In his interview, Kiefer discusses the many ways his life had been in limbo once the pandemic started, including whether or not he’d travel to the Olympics this year, how to prepare for the virus and how to continue his social life. Interviewed 15 September 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co