Yana lives in South Africa and was travelling in Rwanda when the lockdowns began to be enforced.  Her story of being detained is a harrowing one, and may be triggering for some.  Interviewed 28 January 2021. 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:

A.D.

Alexandra Edwards

Trey Darley

Cam Omlid

Kayleigh Gustkey

M.

Diane Marie Vich

Chris Evans

Leanna Pelham

Dr. Jordan VanHemert

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

Dr. Jordan VanHemert is a professor of saxophone and jazz studies, and often plays with ensembles and orchestras under non-COVID times.  In his interview he speaks about ways he’s used technology to innovate and keeping music alive with his students, as well as a personal recording project that tells his story of the pandemic.  Dr. VanHemert’s album, “I Am Not A Virus” will be available on March 12, 2021.  Click here for more information. YouTube | Jordan VanHemert Quintet - Justice for the Unarmed (BLM)  Interviewed 28 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Leanna and her husband run a tech company together, and in her interview she describes some of the unique challenges of parenting while working from home full time.  Interviewed 7 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Chris Evans lives in Missouri with his wife and son.  Missouri has virtually no restrictions, so Chris and his family have imparted their own in order to protect themselves and others.  He also describes the experience of trying to explain the pandemic to his son, who is a person with Autism.  Interviewed 17 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Diane is an RN and health coach and lives in Miami, Florida.  On the day of her interview, she and her family have found themselves exposed to the virus, and scrambling to make testing appointments.  She also speaks to her family’s conscious choice to have a quiet holiday in spite of the virus.  Interviewed 17 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

M. delivers a beautifully poignant interview, where she describes how hospital regulations, while necessary and understood, can have a profound effect on families.  Interviewed 16 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Kayleigh is a sound engineer in Colorado.  In order to do her job in the entertainment industry, people need to be able to gather.  So, they got creative.  In her interview, she describes the innovation they developed locally in order to provide entertainment — and their own jobs — during the pandemic.  Interviewed 9 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

Cam Omlid is a bartender living in Denver, Colorado.  He describes how the service community in Denver has banded together, and how the spirit of community is thriving.  Interviewed 3 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co

CW: Mention of suicide

Trey Darley lives in Belgium with his daughter.  He speaks freely about the confusion around regulations and guidelines from the Government, and how information dissemination is an issue for their communities.  He also describes an uncomfortable situation he found himself in, highlighting some of the new interpersonal challenges COVID-19 creates.  Interviewed 1 December 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co