This is the third episode of the four part Art of Storytelling Series. Master Storyteller, Randy Heller talks about storytelling through writing.

In this episode, we talk about the power of storytelling through writing. A great story needs key ingredients and delights both audience and writer. And if you would like to make writing a habit, tune in for tips to make it an accessible practice.

This is the second episode of the four part Art of Storytelling Series. You may remember Catherine Johns from her 25 year career in Chicago radio broadcasting! Now a professional speaker and coach for professionals who want to improve communication, she talks about storytelling through speaking.

In this episode, we explore Catherine’s winding path, what she has learned about re-inventing her career, and how great storytelling has been a common thread along the way.

This is the first episode of the four part Art of Storytelling Series. Professional Nashville based drummer and educator, Tim Buell talks about storytelling through music.

Coming soon! Introduction to Storytelling Series with:

Professional Musician and Drummer Tim Buell

Professional Speaker and Coach Catherine Johns

Master Storyteller and Writer Randy Heller

Artist and Writer Arlette Manasseh

Tricia Park enjoys a diverse and eclectic career as a violinist, educator, curator, writer, and podcaster. She is the producer and host of the podcast, “Is it Recess Yet? Confessions of a Former Child Prodigy.” Tricia also performs as half of the violin-fiddle duo, Tricia & Taylor, with fiddler-violinist, Taylor Morris. Currently, she is an Artist-in-Residence and Lecturer in Chamber Music and Violin and Viola Performance at the University of Chicago. Tricia is undoubtedly a remarkable and accomplished woman and I have the privilege of calling her my friend.

It is because of our friendship that I have had the opportunity to challenge my own biases and stereotypes about the life of a child prodigy. In our interview, Tricia and I talked about stereotypes, what it means to conflate our identities with accomplishments, and much more. In our interview, I learned about empathy and that we can always benefit from having meaningful conversations with our friends.

Dynamic, energetic and transparent are the words often used to describe U.S.A.F. Veteran, Fitness Olympian, 2019 Exceptional Woman of Color Honoree, Survivor of Domestic Violence, Globally Recognized Health and Personal Development Expert, 13 x Author, Dynamic Speaker, Creator of Healthy Balanced You Wellness Program for working women and CEO of N-Powered Coaching Academy, Laticia “Action” Jackson.

In this episode, Laticia and I chat about specific health concerns affecting the African American woman.

Pat Hatcher Kirkwood returns to espouse the numerous benefits of taking yoga virtually on Zoom. She has been a long time student and fan of yoga. She takes both Virtual Chair and Floor Yoga classes every week.

After retirement, Irma Vela wanted to find a class that promoted a safe way to exercise in a supportive community. She found chair yoga at Bloom township with me. After just a few months, the pandemic happened, curtailing in-person classes. She started to feel blue, so she joined Virtual Chair Yoga on Zoom. She is here to describe her experience.

Shirley Archer, a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, is an integrative health promoter and advocate, best-selling author of 16 books, award-winning fitness industry leader and health journalist, with over 25 years experience in mind-body holistic health and wellness. She's a former New York City attorney turned full-time integrative health advocate, meditation teacher, public speaker, author and yogini. Shirley is here to talk about the health benefits of nature and taking a digital detox.

Dr. Wallace J Nichols is a marine biologist and author of "Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do". He started a global movement, The Blue Marbles Project, to facilitate our ability to share our water stories. By telling our water stories, we can appreciate the physical, emotional, and social health benefits of water, whether it's outdoors or in our homes.