You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the end of Season One.

Follow this link for a handful of the millions of black voices you can listen to right now: https://heybrentlove.com/episode-22-a-surprise-ending-to-season-one

To every listener, every guest and every person who has supported this audio-diary, thank you. We will never forget what we went through during the first months of the pandemic, and because of you, we have real voices to listen to, to hear about what this experience has been like for so many. I’m so looking forward to what we’ll share in this audio-diary next season.

You can still be part of this podcast. When production starts for the next season, I’ll be reaching out first to those that have already expressed interest in being on the podcast. So, head to heybrentlove.com and send me a message on the contact page if YOU would like to be a guest. Or find me on Instagram @heybrentlove. If you need me, I’m here.

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and in today's episode, we're talking to a HR professional from a Minneapolis tech company and a writer, journalist and Growth Strategist from Hong Kong. Press play to listen to the latest episode!

A special thank you to Sarah and Lesley for sharing your story and for connecting with all of us.

If feel like someone you know might feel comforted by hearing how everyday people are getting through these tough days, please share this podcast with them. And if YOU, dear listener, want to be part of this podcast go to heybrentlove.com and tap Covid19 Podcast on the menu or find me on Instagram @heybrentlove.

Links:

More about this episode at: https://heybrentlove.com/episode-21-human-resourses-professional-minneapolis--writer-journalist-hong-kong-sarah-and-lesley/


Connect to Lesley and find A City Made By People here: https://lesleycheung.net/

This is a special BONUS episode of You and Me and Everyone We Know, an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic. Today we're talking to Paula. Paula grew up in a very small town in Brazil. On her website she shares part of her story. She writes, “Growing up in Brazil in extreme poverty, I was abandoned by my mother, never met my father and was raised by my illiterate grandmother. She told me I wouldn't succeed in life. Yet, even as a child I knew I was born for much more.” In so many ways she stayed true to her dreams. She's now raising a family with her husband and has an extensive career in money management firms. Paula was seven months in to building a brand new business as a life coach when the pandemic hit in March. Press play to listen to this special bonus episode!

Thank you for listening. And thank you to Paula for sharing your story and connecting with all of us!

If you'd like to be a guest on this podcast, go to www.heybrentlove.com and tap "Coronavirus Podcast" and send me a note! Or find me on instagram @heybrentlove.

Links:

Listen to Paula's friend Sushmi's episode here: https://heybrentlove.com/yoga-breathing-minnesota-retirement-mississippi-river-online-friends-sushmi-jim-tamara/

Find resources Paula shared to investigate your own circle of influence here: https://heybrentlove.com/episode-20-minnesotan-life-coach-from-brazil-paula/

Connect with Paula here: https://pauladoroff.com/

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and in today's episode, we're talking to an event designer who's facing an uncertain future as events close down across the country. We're also talking to a photographer who's using this time to find peace in her work and joy in her young family. And we'll talk to my oldest friend who's raising her daughter in small-town Kansas. Press play to listen to the latest episode!

A special thank you to Michaela, Erica and Maria for connecting with all of us.

If feel like someone you know might feel comforted by hearing how everyday people are getting through these tough days, please share this podcast with them. And if YOU, dear listener, want to be part of this podcast go to heybrentlove.com and tap coronavirus podcast on the menu or find me on Instagram @heybrentlove.

Links:

Find Michaela's event design here: www.lucent.blue/

Find Erica's photography here: www.ericaloeks.com

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and in today's episode, we are led through a breathing exercise from a yoga teacher in Minnesota. Plus we hear from the founder of a home-remodeling company getting a taste of retirement during the pandemic. And I talk for the first time to a friend I made online ten years ago. Press play to listen to the latest episode!

And a special thank you to Sushmi, Jim and Tamára for coming on the podcast and connecting with all of us!

Links:

The last time I talked to Tamára on my blog: https://heybrentlove.com/knit-hate

Jim's remodeling company: https://www.mcdonaldremodeling.com/

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and in today's episode, we hear from the woman who carried my babies through pregnancy - our surrogate! We also hear from a veterinary cardiologist in Hong Kong, and Carly interviews her husband Tad who's working with Eastern Congo Initiative on their Covid19 response... and making the most out of his evacuation from Rwanda by making cookies. Press play below to listen to the latest episode!

A special thank you to Jehvana, Maxie and Tad for connecting with all of us! #inthistogether <3

Links:

Find episodes about Jehvana and Brent's surrogacy journey here: https://hopesurrogacy.com/surrogate-jehvana-memories-intended-parent/

Listen to Amy from Hope Surrogacy share her perspective of the pandemic here: https://heybrentlove.com/amy-in-madison-and-mason-in-lometa-coronavirus-diary-podcast/

Find out more about Tad's work at Eastern Congo Initiative here: http://www.easterncongo.org/about/who-we-are/staff

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic, and in today's episode, we hear from a mom (and my good friend!) in Armenia who's quarantining with her daughter in an 11th story apartment in Yerevan. We’ll also hear from a printmaking artist who's trying to embrace change and remember what she's learned from the hard days of her past. And we’ll hear from a Marriage and Family Therapist who's turning to poetry to stay grounded while living at home with his young family. Press play below to listen to the latest episode!

And a special thank you to Liana, Laura, and Anthony for connecting with all of us! <3

Links:

Find Laura's art here: https://laurabrownart.com/

Follow Laura's bright, authentic content here: https://www.instagram.com/laurabrownart/

Support Liana's work with the extremely vulnerable in Armenia here: https://www.wvi.org/armenia

Today is a special BONUS episode of You and Me and Everyone We Know, an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic --- in today's episode, my great friend and long time collaborator Carly about her evacuation from Rwanda to Wisconsin. Then Carly introduces friends in Santa Cruz, California and Kigali, Rwanda as they share how the pandemic has affected their lives. Press play below to listen to this special episode!

Thanks for listening! And thank you to Carly, Heidi and Jacquesfor connecting with all of us. If you feel like someone you know might feel comforted by hearing how everyday people are getting through these tough days, please share this podcast with them.

Links:

Carly's writing: https://medium.com/@CarlyLunden

Heidi's Tedx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbNDisGJ1wE

Jacques' org, Alight: https://wearealight.org/

You and Me and Everyone We Know is an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic. In today's episode, we hear from my hippie sister who shares how subversive cross stitch is bringing her joy during the pandemic. We’ll also hear from a writer and editor who's laughter brings so much joy during these crazy days. And we’ll hear from a childcare entrepreneur who talks about what it's like to start a business during a pandemic. Press play to listen to the latest episode!

Thanks for listening! And thank you to Lisa, Yi Shun and Beckett for connecting with all of us. If feel like someone you know might feel comforted by hearing how everyday people are getting through these tough days, please share this podcast with them.

Links:

Wish Lisa a Happy Birthday! https://www.instagram.com/yourhippiesister/

Yi Shun's writing: https://medium.com/@yishunwrites

More on the Kakeibo Budgeting Method: https://medium.com/@yishunwrites/the-kakeibo-budget-helped-me-with-my-money-and-my-relationship-e0fb8f581293

The poet I think I was telling Yi Shun about: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/stanley-kunitz

Beckett's Preschool, Greenbrier Montessori: https://wildflowerschools.org/mn/greenbrier/

This is a very special episode of You and Me and Everyone We Know, an audio diary made by everyday people living through the Covid-19 pandemic. In today's episode, we hear from a family of three. Amelia is helping World Vision coordinate a global Covid-19 response. Jules, her son, is adjusting to life as a high school student during a pandemic. And Matt is adjusting his Chinese Medicine practice to help Covid-19 patients get through the disease. Press play to listen to the latest episode!

Thanks for listening! And thank you to Amelia, Jules and Matt for connecting with all of us. If feel like someone you know might feel comforted by hearing how everyday people are getting through these tough days, please share this podcast with them. And if YOU, dear listener, want to be part of this podcast go to heybrentlove.com and tap coronavirus podcast on the menu or find me on Instagram @heybrentlove.

Links:

Matt's practice: https://acupuncturecenterofminneapolis.com/