In this episode Sharon Farinholt, owner of Crown Trophy Winchester and Blue Ribbon Gift Baskets, describes how she built two recognition-based businesses and why recognition is so important to personal and professional development. 

Storyteller and linguist Anna Marie Trester shares some (not all!) of her secrets of how to tell a story and how to cultivate a storytelling practice. 

In this episode of Stories of Growth, Andy Gyurisin shares the story behind Winchester VA's Film Club 3.0, and how it grew from a small gathering in his home, to a community of almost 2000 members. 

Professor Andrea Smith shares tips on how to watch films with a critical eye. For those who want to develop a deeper appreciation of cinema, or are curious about Latin American film, this is an excellent place to start. 

The Stories of Growth Podcast is about how we grow as we learn, and learn as we grow. In this introductory episode, host Tammy Bjelland explains the themes (eudaimonia!) and people that are the inspiration for these stories of growth.