James Allen is an educator and entrepreneur based out of Michigan.  In his interview, he discusses the trepidation he feels regarding the outlook of public and private education during pandemic times.  He also has been struggling with lack of quiet and privacy, due to he and his wife now needing to share his home office.  Interviewed 10 August 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Gorett and her husband welcomed a new baby at the end of January — right at the start of the pandemic in North America.  She shares about the positive effects that the lockdown brought to her new family, providing them the “cocoon” they needed during this special time of welcoming their baby to the world.   Interviewed 5 August 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Joseph Trodden is a coach based out of Scotland.  While his working life didn’t change much, his interactions with his community did, and he found himself doing some personal reflection on what it meant to be a responsible citizen during a pandemic.  Interviewed 5 August 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Sissy lives in Athens, Greece, and is an event producer.  In her interview, she shares a beautiful story about celebrating Orthodox Easter during this time, and how emotional the experience was for her to have a distanced holiday.  Interviewed 4 August 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Emily Wilkins lives in Michigan with her husband.  Already accustomed to working from home, she considers herself very lucky that her work hasn’t been impacted much by the pandemic.  She shares her appreciation for her community’s innovation during this time, as well as her favorite socially distanced activity - driving around and exploring.  Interviewed 3 August 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Barbara Gaines Kenyon is an event planner who lives in Birmingham, Alabama.  Heartbroken that the future of events are unknown at this point, and with a family to take care of, she decided to shift her entire career into something brand new.  Interviewed 3 August 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:

Leah Carey

Steven Lewis

Lauren Dragicevich

Tara Brooke

Christina Alexandrou

Dan Snow

Aaron Hollister

Erica Abe

Philomena Mantella

Dori DeCarlo

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

Dori DeCarlo delivers an interview full of passion, passion about wearing masks, keeping positive during uncertain times, and caring for her father from afar during the end of his life.  Interviewed 28 July 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Philomena Mantella is the President of Grand Valley State University in Michigan.  In her interview, she discusses the role in technology as an accelerant for many in higher education.  She also shares a wonderful story about how GVSU has motivated their students to serve others and make a difference.  Interviewed 28 July 2020.  Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co