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Oct. 17, 2024

In Her Power: How Jaime Mowers Transformed Tragedy into Triumph

The essence of this conversation revolves around Jaime Mowers' journey through immense personal grief after a traumatic family tragedy. It highlights the transformative power of love, community support, and kindness in overcoming adversity. Throughout the discussion, there's a focus on …

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Oct. 7, 2024

This Day in St. Louis History: Uncovering the Outrageous and Spectacu…

Our guest, Joe Sonderman, a radio personality and author, talks about his new book, 'This Day in St. Louis History,' which highlights significant, outrageous, and interesting events in St. Louis' past. Topics include historical dates, the significance of the 'Great …

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July 26, 2024

Festival of Nations: A Cultural Mosaic

The Festival of Nations, which represents over 30 countries, features music, food, art, and dance, and aims to highlight the multicultural fabric of the city. Arrey Obenson, President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, discusses the festival's …

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June 11, 2024

Building Community Through Juneteenth: Insights from Celeste Grayer

Celeste Grayer, a social worker and artist, shares insights into the significance of Juneteenth and her efforts to organize community events in the Delmar Loop area. Activities include a 5k race for reconciliation, a vendor fair, and a jam session …

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Nov. 6, 2023

Charity Woodrum: Resilience Through Poverty, Family Dysfunction and U…

In this compelling discussion, Sandy Cummings , acclaimed journalist, and Charity Woodrum , aspiring astrophysicist, share the process of creating a documentary about Woodrum's life, Space, Hope, and Charity: The Remarkable S...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Unsung Hero: Irena Sendler's Remarkable Story of How She Saved 2,500 …

In this podcast episode, Megan Felt , the program director at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes , shares her involvement with the Irena Sendler project and the mission of the center. Megan discusses her personal conn...

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Sept. 23, 2023

Gordon Parks: The Renaissance Man Who Defied All Odds

Kirk Sharp, the Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum , discusses his background and involvement with the museum. He shares becoming the Executive Director and highlights the importance of continuous learning and gro...

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Oct. 15, 2022

Love to Eat - Eat to Love

Love to Eat, Eat to Love is a FOOD + DRINK MOVEMENT to RAISE FUNDS + AWARENESS for CRUCIAL COMMUNITY + SOCIAL ISSUES . What started as a Facebook post by STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann to promote kindness, positivity, and collabo...

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June 22, 2022

Freedom's Home: The Freedom Suits Memorial

Not far from where Dred and Harriet Scott submitted the freedom suit which ultimately became a historic Supreme Court case , stands a new memorial commemorating all freedom suits filed by slaves in St. Louis between 1812 and ...

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May 18, 2022

Chauncey Spencer-Pioneer in Aviation and Civil Rights

After seeing the flight of an aircraft at an early age, Chauncey Spencer never looked back. He helped bring about the formation of the pilot group that would become the Tuskegee Airmen . In 1939, his father and another pilo...

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May 1, 2022

v15able: Changing the World One Hire at a Time

Letisha Wexstten was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other. She learned how to do everything with her feet and had to overcome the challenges of ableism (discrimination in favor of able-bodied people) and ...

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Feb. 17, 2022

John O'Leary - Live Inspired!

John O'Leary was not always inspired to speak; in fact, he had less than one percent chance to survive as a nine-year-old child. What changed? Were the changes immediate? What inspires him now? A must-listen episode of Sa...

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June 28, 2021

Buzzing Love - Get Stung with Kindness & Catch the Buzzzzzzzz!

When the pain shatters us, it's the love & kindness that saves us. It is important to love big, laugh loud, lend others a helping hand, and spread kindness! BUZZING LOVE is a place for sharing random acts of kindness …

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Aug. 31, 2020

Fathers & Families Support Center: Improving the Lives of Children & …

Since 1997, Fathers & Families Support Center has consistently provided a comprehensive program of services for men who want to learn to be a responsible father, committed to a strong family relationship. Founder and CEO Hal...

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March 25, 2020

How a Deaf Dog has Become an Inspiration for Young and Old: The Team …

When you think of All-Star, Superstar, Superdog do you think of a deaf dog? Well the message of Cole the Deaf Dog and The Team Cole Project is simple and profound: a disability is not an inability. Cole is a …

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