Stories of COVID™: Recent Episodes
Veronica Kirin
"[Listening to] Stories of COVID has been really helpful in reminding me to be ok with the [ups and downs] — literally daily affirmations." - one of our listeners
We are living history. Join me in learning what this paradigm shift means in the past, present, and future, for a book for future generations.
Veronica Kirin is an anthropologist, author, and entrepreneur who studies paradigm shifts. Her first book, Stories of Elders, documents the high-tech revolution through interviews with those that lived it. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stories-of-covid/support
Self-Interview of Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and creator of Stories of COVID.
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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:
Norm Baur
Jack Stafford
Cathy Ma
Sharissa Arnold
Alex C.
Stuart Webb
Michelle Griffen
Anna Rebecca Green
Melania B.
E.J. Wagner
Michael Shook
Thomas Funfsinn
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Thomas is an American who currently lives in Beijing and is a school teacher. In his interview, he describes what it was like to be living in China during the pandemic, how technology helped, and expressed his frustration around outside opinions on China’s response to the pandemic. Interviewed 23 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
You can read some of Thomas' articles at https://www.thomasfunfsinn.com
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Michael lives in California and shares a story where at the height of the pandemic, he witnessed the most beautiful act of community and kindness and how much of an impact it made on him. Interviewed 22 March 2022. Learn more about Stories of COVID at https://storiesofcovid.co
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E.J. was pregnant when the pandemic hit, and in her interview describes the unexpected desire to be seen in this world as a pregnant person and the feelings that came along with realizing that wasn’t going to be the case for her. Interviewed 15 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Listen to The Code of the Flowers by Ayla Nereo
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Melania’s story is one of connection, family, and concern. She shares how the pandemic still looms for their family due to an immunocompromised family member, how she aches to preserve her daughter’s childhood, and how her family was formed in spite of the pandemic. Interviewed 11 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Anna is from the USA, but currently lives in Berlin. In her interview, she reflects on the difficulties of being a world away from her family during the pandemic, and how much anxiety relief came along with the release of the vaccine. Interviewed 10 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In her interview, Michelle describes what it was like to be living in Portland, Oregon during the civil unrest after George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent introspection this sparked within herself. Interviewed 8 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Stuart is a virologist, and has been monitoring Google alerts for pandemics for the past 20 years. In his interview, he describes what it has been like for someone of his expertise to watch a pandemic play out in real time. Interviewed 22 February 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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At the beginning of March of 2020, Alex was struck with some wanderlust and decided to embark on a cross-country road trip, but quickly discovered that the trip wasn’t going to be what they had in mind. As the pandemic unfolded, Alex was troubled with the lack of consideration around COVID protections in their community, a concern that continues for them today. Interviewed 15 February 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Sharissa started the pandemic living and studying in Texas, but quickly moved back home to Oklahoma to be closer to family after she lost her grandfather to COVID. In her interview, she shares how her life has taken on a radically different path, one that has her following her dreams. Interviewed 25 January 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In her interview, Cathy Ma describes what it was like to be on the front lines of the supply chain and manufacturing industry at the start of the pandemic. She emotionally recalls her first hand account of how the industry banded together, both domestically and abroad, in order to provide the world with the PPE it so desperately needed. Interviewed 6 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Jack is a musician who lives in Southern Italy. In his interview, he describes how his music made its way to new audiences, and how the benefits of technology during this time assisted in that journey. Interviewed 26 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Listen and subscribe to PODSONGS by Jack Stafford
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Norm Bour is a digital nomad and author who lives his life traveling the world. His journeys during the pandemic, while stunted, did not completely cease, and his craft became rejuvenated. Interviewed 26 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
COVIDStories by Norm Bour
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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:
Jason Murphy
Robin Stebbins
D.
Jaimie Christison
Matthew Condie
Madeline Cho
Krystle Dela Merced
Joseph Reid
Marcus Beebe
Rita Romão
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Rita lives with her family of 9 in Lisbon, Portugal. In her interview, she describes what it was like to adjust to living with a household of that size during a lockdown, and how technology helped them thrive during this time. Interviewed 19 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In his interview, Marcus describes how the slowdown of the pandemic provided him with the opportunity to reassess and make a plan for his financial goals. Interviewed 18 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Joseph is an author and mental health specialist who was about to embark on a fundraising endeavor for his next book when the pandemic hit. In spite of that challenge, he was able to pivot, and in turn provide essential mental health services during a time when many most needed it. Interviewed 8 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Krystle found herself at the start of the pandemic in a relationship and career that were no longer serving her. Hear her story about how everything changed… for the better. Interviewed 5 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Madeleine shares her unique perspective on the pandemic, having lived in two major cities in Canada, both with varying degrees of regulations. Interviewed 5 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Matthew has been working as a contact tracer during most of the pandemic, and has really enjoyed this work. In this episode, along with his personal story, he shares about how contact tracing works. Interviewed 4 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Jaimie lives in Queensland, Australia, where the virus never really took hold like it did in the US or Europe. She describes her experience of the threat of COVID-19 feeling like a Phantom virus, always lurking but never really present. Interviewed 29 October 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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D. landed her dream job in the travel industry in February 2020, right before the pandemic completely shut down the world. She also shares about the struggles of being an expat in the U.K., and how her status on a spousal visa meant she could not take advantage of government services. Interviewed 30 September 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Robin is a registered nurse and health practitioner, who found herself at the start of the pandemic with a feeling of curiosity and concern, particularly when things were getting shut down without any explanation or reason. So, she started to ask questions. [CW - Mention of Suicide] Interviewed 17 September 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Jason Murphy is an ER doctor based out of Colorado. In his interview, he speaks freely about the evolution of COVID-19, his frustration with those who won’t get vaccinated, and his concerns about the US ever reaching herd immunity. Interviewed 20 July 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Alejandro A.
Alina Oswald
Michael Ross
Bethany E.
Brian
Garrett Klunk
Victoria Moran
Justin Wolf
Nivi Jaswal
S.F.
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S.F. is a medical doctor in the United Kingdom, who was on hiatus when the pandemic hit. Upon his return home, he found the healthcare system completely overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, and shares his perspective on this harrowing time. Interviewed 6 July 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Nivi’s story centers around the moment she received the call that both of her parents contracted COVID-19, and would be hospitalized. They were thousands of miles away in India, while she remained in the USA, managing their care across time zones as best as she could. Interviewed 17 June 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Justin and his family moved abroad to Spain, and found themselves in lockdown soon after their arrival. This prompted a second move to Portugal in order to take advantage of open spaces and tapped into their creativity by inventing games and finding new ways to connect with family back home by using technology. Interviewed 10 June 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Victoria lives in New York City, and witnessed first hand the transformation from bustling metropolis to a city in lockdown. While jarring at first, she quickly took advantage of all the opportunities technology provided us to connect, learn, and create during this new era. Interviewed 8 June 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Garrett is an aerospace engineer, living alone during the pandemic. While business was booming, his successes were difficult to fully realize while he was so far from the people that meant the most to him. Interviewed 27 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Brian is a microbiologist living in the UK, working towards his PhD. His interview focuses on his time in the lab, where he was part of one of the first cohorts working diligently on processing COVID-19 test results. Interviewed 26 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Bethany is a physical therapist, and found herself on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 at the hospital where she works. She describes her increased anxiety, mental health struggles, and how the ever-changing regulations and guidelines impacted her work and her life during the pandemic. Interviewed 25 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
A note from Bethany (CW: eating disorders):
"Along with my anxiety and bipolar type 2, I have been in recovery for bulimia for a few years. It's something that I have struggled with since 10 years old. Despite the high anxiety, stress, and isolation of the pandemic, I was able to stay in recovery with the help of my wife, family, friends, and medical support team. With the stress levels high at work, the increased isolation, and increased risk for bulimic behaviors due to less socialization, the risk for relapsing was high. Yet, despite that, I was and am able to stay in recovery. Being able to keep appointments with my counselor, dietician, and psychiatrist via telehealth was vital to keep me strong in recovery. Communication with my family and friends in any way allowed me to stay healthy. Without them, it wouldn't have been possible. Now I know I can stay in recovery because if I can do it through a pandemic, I can do it at any point."
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Michael had started off 2020 with some exciting adventures planned in March. He first ventured to the UK with family, where everything was still open and bustling. He capped his travels off with a remote backcountry expedition in the Rocky Mountains, and returned to a world that looked completely different. Interviewed 19 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Alina lives in Jersey City, and recounts the moment when the hospital ship Comfort made its way into the New York City harbor. The arrival brought a feeling of hope that was just what she and so many New Yorkers were needing. Interviewed 18 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Alejandro lives in Queens, NY, not far from where the cases in NYC boomed in March 2020. He talks about the evolution of his feelings around the pandemic, what it was like to have contracted COVID-19, and the deep feelings of love he felt for his family who cared for him. Interviewed 18 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Alberto Martucci
Waldeman von Frenckell
Laurel Phillips
Finnian Burnett
Dino
Matthew Boonstra
Gigi
Alecia Vogel
Claire E. Brown
Suzanne Kibby
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Suzanne is a social worker and supervisor with a non-profit organization. In her interview, she describes the initial panic, and subsequent acceptance, that came through leading her team and family during the onset of the pandemic. Interviewed 18 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Claire shares her frustrations around being in a high-risk group and her feelings of isolation and loneliness during the pandemic. So, she turned to her art, her writing, caring for her rescue dogs, and embarked on a cross-state move in order to provide herself with a situation that better served her through this challenging time. Interviewed 12 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Alecia’s experience of the pandemic started on a trip to Tokyo in early 2020, where she noticed increased mask-wearing and the rumbles of the pandemic beginning to echo across the globe. She’s a software engineer, and tech has played a huge role in her ability to thrive during this time - including landing her dream job! Interviewed 5 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Gigi is 12 years old, the youngest participant in the series thus far. In their interview, they describe what it was like to not be able to go to dance class, school, and see their friends. They also speak quite openly about their mental health struggles, and how they’ve managed and coped with it during this challenging time. Interviewed 5 May 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
(CW: Suicide mention, anxiety & depression)
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Matthew is a political science student in Canada, who serves on Youth Parliament. He shares the challenges the Youth Parliament faced in figuring out how to host their annual meeting, usually held (in-person) in December, forcing the organization to adapt in ways they’ve always wished to do. Interviewed 28 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Dino is an international student from China, studying in Canada. He describes what it was like to be away from his home and family during this time and what it has meant for him to have found the best roommate he could have imagined. Interviewed 27 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Finnian lives in British Columbia with their wife, having recently moved there from Michigan. One noticeable change was that due to travel restrictions, Finnian found themself unable to attend to their loved ones like they usually are able to do. This led to discovering new ways to care for others during this difficult time when we must remain separated. Interviewed 21 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Laurel Phillips is a newlywed living in Alberta, Canada. In her interview, she describes what it was like to find her wedding plans completely disrupted by the pandemic and how that shifted their perspectives on their whole wedding experience. Interviewed 20 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Waldeman is a student in Finland, and in his interview describes what its like navigating matriculation during a global pandemic. Interviewed 8 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Alberto works in the event industry and lives in Rome, Italy. In spite of their best efforts at staying safe, Alberto reflects on how the virus was able to infect their family, hospitalizing his father for quite some time. He expresses his frustration with those who spread misinformation about the vaccine, and hopes that people will listen to the science. Interviewed 6 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Danielle
Eve Wong
Anastasiia Samusava & Alexander Samusav
Eileen Gribbin
Chris
Milan Patel
Mallorie Dunn
Rachel Kunnath
Chiao Chen
Florence Dawagne
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Florence lives in Brussels, Belgium, and works as an IT developer. In their interview, they describe the perspective shift that the pandemic brought on and how they see that happening all around them. Interviewed 1 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Chiao Chen is an IT expert who lives in Taipei, Taiwan. In his interview, he expresses his frustrations with the WHO, EU, the United States, and Japan, because he felt they didn’t listen when Taiwan tried to sound the alarms that China was hiding something about this virus. Interviewed 1 April 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Rachel is a social worker for the local government, and helps in providing assistance to those in need. In her interview, she describes the experience she had being a distributor of resources through her work, to receiving resources, and how it gave her a new perspective on the work that she does and the people she serves. Interviewed 31 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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It has been one year since the launch of the Stories of COVID project, and to commemorate this milestone, we hosted a live retrospective event with some of the first participants of the podcast. This discussion is presented in its (near) entirety, and shares some insight from participants on what it is like to look back on one year of the pandemic.
Participants include:
Episode 1: Michael Canas — An Unexpected Reprieve
Episode 2: Anita Tkalčević — Travel and Earthquakes
Episode 3: Brynn Canary — Community Banding Together
Episode 4: Bri Luginbill — Working Remote
Episode 5: Rebecca Thomas — Shaping Hope
Episode 11: David Tiesma — Community Compassion
Episode 12: Mershon Niesner — Stages of Grief
Episode 13: Gregory V. Diehl — Publishing & Preparedness
Recorded 22 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Mallorie Dunn is a fashion design professor and founder of the size-inclusive SmartGlamour fashion line. In her interview, she describes how she was able to pivot her fashion business at the start of the pandemic… and continued that pivot through the fall, ultimately leading to her most successful collection launch yet. Interviewed 23 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Milan Patel lives in New Jersey, and is a person living with muscular dystrophy. In his interview, he describes the fear and loneliness he experienced having to strictly isolate himself due to this underlying condition. Thanks to technology, much of his loneliness was relieved through the new connections he made via the Twitch social streaming platform, including reconnecting with some former acquaintances from high school. Interviewed 18 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Chris lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and works in finance. In her interview, she describes her experience witnessing Xenophobia, leading her to avoid subway travel in order to protect herself. She also speaks about the challenges her family has gone through in trying to care for her mother, who has dementia, without the access to social services they would otherwise be able to utilize if it weren’t for the strict stay-at-home orders in their city. Interviewed 18 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Eileen lives in Hoboken, NJ, one of the first cities in NJ that shutdown almost a year ago. In her interview, she describes the most difficult part of the pandemic for her — being away from her family. She and her husband were due to marry at the end of March in 2020, but the pandemic changed everything about what they thought their wedding experience was going to be. Interviewed 4 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In our first interview from Russia, newlyweds Anasastiia and Alexander share with us about how the COVID-19 virus has been handled in Moscow. Anastasiia describes what it was like to go forward with wedding dress shopping even though her father was ill with COVID-19, and Alexander shares that tech has been vital to Russians during lockdown. Interviewed 4 March 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Eve Wong shares her insights as a fellow anthropologist, as well as the current state of the virus in South Africa. She also speaks about how the pandemic has affected her anthropological studies, and how some things haven’t changed at all for her. Interviewed 25 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Danielle makes her career as a vet tech and nanny, and currently lives in Florida. In her interview, she speaks about the tough choices she has had to make — basically putting her life on hold, and because of COVID-19 — in order to provide care for a family member. Interviewed 23 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Yana Fay Dzedze
JC Preston
Margaretta Campagna
Catherine DiCesare
Aisley
J.M.
Mallika
Kate
Thorsten Huettemann
Ann Victory
Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Ann Victory is a doctor of internal medicine and lives in Michigan. Her story about the onset of the COVID-19 virus in their rural community is harrowing. She describes her fight to procure proper PPE for hospital staff, which led to an extremely negative reaction from hospital administration, ultimately leading to her quitting her job. Interviewed 18 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Thorsten lives in Berlin, Germany, and oversees several restaurants and had to act in real time to manage his locations and their staff. He also shares a story about a virtual retreat that the companies hosted for staff members, the feedback of which surprised him. Interviewed 10 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Kate is a student who lives alone in Toronto, Canada. She talks about regulations both locally and nationally, as well as living with PTSD and being unable to wear a mask. Interviewed 4 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Mallika works as a federal consultant for FEMA. In her interview, she describes the efforts being made to manage the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine as well as the pandemic at large. Interviewed 3 February 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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(CW: Domestic Violence)
J.M. is a family law attorney based in New York State. In her interview, she speaks about the effects of COVID-19 on domestic violence cases, and how she has learned to cope with the stress of adapting to the global paradigm shift. Interviewed 28 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Aisley is a senior in high school in the Philippines. Internet access speeds are slow, and she describes what it is like to see her fellow students on their rooftops in order to maintain connection for school Zoom classes. She also eloquently reflects on her desire for connection to her peers, which was something she thought she didn’t really need pre-COVID. Interviewed 28 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Catherine works in the security department of a facilities management firm in Toronto, Canada. When news of the virus first came out of Asia, the department decided to perform a mock run on virus protocols. Suddenly, right in the middle of the exercise, the real virus showed up and they immediately had to put their plans into practice. Interviewed 26 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Margaretta lives in Washington, just outside of Seattle, where the first documented cases of COVID-19 were logged in the US. She speaks about the evolution of regulations in the area based on cases, how they’ve managed their family and work schedules, and shares a great story about the innovative way they rang in the New Year with their loved ones — virtually! Interviewed 13 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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JC Preston lives in Indiana with his family. He is the host of the Angles of Latitude podcast and an entrepreneur. In his interview, he describes his experiences with COVID-19, having contracted it three separate times, and how that impacted his family and businesses. Interviewed 12 January 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Alexandra lives in Alaska, where hospitals are small and easily overwhelmed. In her interview, she describes the precautions the community had to make, because there is no back up plan. Interviewed 28 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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A.D. lives in Oklahoma City with her family. She speaks about the uncertainty with her business, the massive losses she suffered, and how she’s learned to cope. Interviewed 19 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Lois F. Stark
Shani Levi Mendel
Bryan Kidd
B. Petkovic
Rae
Albi
Dean Eskich
Jenny Grant
Alex Lee
Erica R. Wexler
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Alex Lee lives in New York City with his family. Their residence is right near Union Square, giving them a first-hand view of the protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. He describes what that was like, and how his family coped and prepared for life in NYC during lockdown. Interviewed 18 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Jenny Grant lives in Stockholm, Sweden with her family. In her interview, she de-mystifies the Swedish way of managing the pandemic, including the recommendations that are made by the Government and how the citizens pay attention and follow them. She also describes a family outing where they utilised an unconventional method for connecting. Interviewed 17 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In the remote Northwest Territories of Canada, Dean describes how his community has taken strict COVID precautions in order to protect them from the virus. It worked, and they are seeing a return to (the new) normal. Interviewed 17 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Albi is a former political consultant, navy veteran, and now a student. They speak at great length about their political career, including trying to launch a bid for Congress until the pandemic got in the way. Interviewed 6 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Rae is a TA and lives with her partner in South Carolina. In her interview, she describes the tech awakening she’s witnessed in how through the pandemic, people have realized the importance of technology and maintaining relationships. Interviewed 5 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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B. lives in Novi Sad, Serbia, and in her interview she describes the tumultuous time in her country. Regulations and guidelines differ from cities to country, and this differential has led to a second wave of the virus. Interviewed 5 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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(CW: Domestic Violence)
Bryan lives in Washington, D.C. and describes the myriad challenges that came into his life because of the pandemic. He lost his 20 year relationship, his job, but has maintained hope during this difficult time. He also speaks about the possibility of a medication that he and a lot of the gay community is on and how that could be helping to protect them. Interviewed 3 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Shani lives in Israel with her wife and their children. She had to travel abroad for a conference, and was forced to quarantine away from her family for two weeks - missing a family celebration in the process. Interviewed 3 November 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Lois F. Stark is an author, and expert on paradigm shifts and their effects on society. She shares her insights in this interview. Interviewed 28 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Marc Antoine
Charlotte Common
Patrick Driscoll
Benjamin Ripley
Matias Jose
Donnie Cianciotto
Jelena Marjanovic
Katie L. Eades
Kelly Duggan
Deanna Figurito
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Deanna is from New York City, and in her interview she recounts what it was like to get Peru so she could ride out the pandemic with her husband — just as borders began to close. Interviewed 28 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Kelly Duggan lives in Michigan, and found the bright side to a locked down summer - spending more time on the lake by her home. She describes what it was like to have things slow down, missing family, and loss during this period. Interviewed 27 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Katie lives in New Jersey, and had big plans for 2020, for her business and for her personal development. She tells how COVID-19 changed it all, and how ultimately it turned out for the better. Katie also expresses how much laughter and connection has brought her joy during such difficult times. Interviewed 27 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Jelena was born in Serbia, but currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. In her interview, she tells about what it was like to see the empty shelves in the grocery stores, reminding her of her youth during the wars in Serbia in the 90’s. She also compares and contrasts COVID restrictions in both places, and how the media missed a major COVID scoop on recent elections in Serbia. Interviewed 20 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Donnie is a musical theatre actor based out of Queens, NY. In this episode, he describes the turmoil of the theatre industry shutdown, living in the epicenter of the virus, and the joy he’s managed to find through it all. Interviewed 20 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Matias lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In his interview, he speaks about watching people struggle with the new regulations. In particular, he notes the difference he sees in adoption of regulations between the city and suburbs. Interviewed 15 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Benjamin Ripley just moved to Asheville when the pandemic struck. In his interview, he describes his experiences in having to relocate back home, the support he receives from his family, as well as his insights to this paradigm shift. Interviewed 14 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Patrick speaks frankly on how the virus has impacted his life after locking down in LA soon after relocating there. With business at a standstill and a never-ending job hunt, he shares about all of the obstacles he’s managed to overcome during this time. Interviewed 13 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Charlotte had plans to move from Mauritius to Scotland just before the pandemic struck. In her interview, she describes the uncertainty she felt moving to a brand new place and suddenly having to lock down with no family to help her settle into her new place. She also speaks passionately about the evolution of humanity and how we can learn so much from listening to each other. Interviewed 8 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Marc-Antoine did everything he thought possible to ensure the health and safety of his friends and family when he made a trip home to visit over the summer. He describes what it was like to have to face being exposed to the virus and the social responsibility that comes along with such an exposure. Interviewed 6 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Areti Giorgili
Helena Roth
Joshua Armistead Wood
Luke Kujacznski
Kiefer
Bishwas Sharma
Monicka Clio Sakki
Connie Wilder
Max Masure
Daniel Nilsson
Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Daniel Nilsson lives in Sweden, but was on vacation with family in New Zealand when the pandemic hit. In his interview, he recounts the around-the-world game of hopscotch they had to play in order to get back home. Interviewed 6 October 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Max lives in NYC and is a graphics designer. In their interview, they describe what it is like to navigate a pandemic as a person who is immunocompromised and managing a two-household family. They also speak about how this time allowed for them to get involved with Black Lives Matter, even though they could not attend protests and rallies in person. Interviewed 22 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Connie is from Minnesota and speaks powerfully about the pandemic. She talks about what it was like to be travelling at the start of the pandemic, as well as heartfully shares about the loss she has experienced to COVID-19. Interviewed 21 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Monicka delivers an incredibly engaging interview, where she shares how she preserves her sanity through her “Car Cafe,” and her unfiltered thoughts about her personal experiences. Interviewed 21 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Bishwas Sharma is a graduate student from Nepal. In his interview, he speaks about the challenges of being an international student during a global pandemic and how his research has been affected by the pandemic. He also describes what it was like growing up during civil wars in Nepal and how that prepared him for the civil unrest of the Black Lives Matters movement in the United States. Interviewed 16 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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In his interview, Kiefer discusses the many ways his life had been in limbo once the pandemic started, including whether or not he’d travel to the Olympics this year, how to prepare for the virus and how to continue his social life. Interviewed 15 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Luke lives in Michigan with his family and works for a non-profit. He speaks about the changes he’s had to make both personally and with his work with underserved communities. In particular, he reflects on how minority groups are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and the need to talk about our collective grief. Interviewed 14 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Joshua is a tech entrepreneur in the UK, who left his job with the intention of building a tech health start up when the lockdown began. He reflects on how the lockdown was both a benefit and a detriment to building his business, and what he’s learned about himself throughout the entire process. You can find his new health app at www.troglo.io Interviewed 10 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Helena Roth lives in Malmo, Sweden, and shares her point of view around Sweden’s unconventional approach to managing the virus. Interviewed 1 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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A note from Veronica: As we are conducting interviews all around the world, sometimes connectivity isn't the best. Keep in mind that our goal with the podcast is to share tidbits from the interviews with you, and is not the official publishing platform for the material. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Areti Georgili is a bookstore owner in Athens, Greece. In her interview, she describes how this time has enabled her to engage more with her community, and shares a great story from her activist group, Lean In (Hellas) that highlights the power of community during times of crisis. Interviewed 3 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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. (CW: Suicide)
Participants included in this episode are:
Miss Texas 1988
Dana Sumpter
JR Muller
Kirsten Back
Carlos Estrada
Maira Folia
Esha Herbert Davis
Seth Getz (CW: Suicide)
Nadya
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Nadya lives in the usually-bustling city of Jakarta, Indonesia. She describes how painful it is to see how the usually lively main street she lives near has gone to empty and what she has done to make an impact on her community on a micro scale. Interviewed 3 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Seth Getz is an entrepreneur and lives in Michigan with his family. The pandemic brought on some realizations about how he runs his businesses as well as a strengthening in their family unit. Interviewed 3 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Esha Herbert-Davis lives in North Carolina with her family. She speaks about her experience navigating both a global pandemic during the height of the BLM movement, as well as how she was able to quickly pivot her events and travel business to much success. Interviewed 1 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Maira Folia lives in Athens, Greece, with her husband and young children. In her interview, Maira describes how the initial fear she felt eventually gave way to a shift in perspective, and what truly matters in life. Interviewed 1 September 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Carlos Estrada is self-employed and lives in Michigan, and does business all over the state. He has such a direct lens into the differences across the state of Michigan, both socioeconomically and with COVID-19 precautions, and he shares some insights on these observations. Interviewed 26 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Kirstin Back lives in New Zealand with her family. In this episode, she discusses the measures New Zealand has taken, and how successful they’ve been in conquering the virus. She also recounts a great quarantine story about a neighbor on her street who entertained their community with his trumpet. Interviewed 7 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Laura Tucker lives in Toronto, Canada, and in her interview describes what it was like to be travelling when the pandemic hit, as well as her experience seeking non-COVID-19 related medical care. Interviewed 27 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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JR Muller is a technology professional who serves the Grand Rapids area. His operation is now fully self-sustained out of his home. JR also speaks about his experience with virtual networking during COVID by creating a virtual cigar bar. Interviewed 26 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Dana Sumpter is a professor and scholar, who has had to learn to cope with running her household while also maintaining her work schedule. Part of her research is studying gender roles during the pandemic, and how they have changed… or have they? Interviewed 25 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Miss “Texas” 1988 was in the midst of touring when the pandemic hit. In their interview, they describe the evolution of thought that they had to undergo to adjust from in-person performances to innovating into a completely digital platform in order to express their art and bring in income. Interviewed 24 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Barbara Gaines Kenyon
Emily Wilkins
Sissy Tzelepidou
Joseph Trodden
Gorett Reis
James Allen
Dr. Olga Alexandrou
Filip Ballesteros
Joyce van der Lely
Dexter Dakota
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Dexter Dakota is a restaurant consultant who has had a first person view into the industry during the pandemic. He expresses his fears, hopes and dreams about the future of dining experiences, as well as shares some insight into behavior of humans during this time. Interviewed 24 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Joyce shares the way that New Zealand acted swiftly when COVID-19 threatened their country. She describes how contract tracing was set into motion straight away, and how that ultimately was the key in keeping their communities safe. Interviewed 19 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Filip Ballesteros lives in Chicago, Illinois, and in his interview he describes the anger he feels when noticing the messaging disparity between communities who speak English and those who don’t. He also speaks about how his old ways of escaping needs to be readjusted and how he discovers that through therapy. Interviewed 13 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Dr. Olga Alexandrou lives in Cyprus, and as a medical worker was faced with severe shortages for patients who need them most. She also reflects on the good times she had bonding with her family during the pandemic, something they otherwise rarely get to do. Interviewed 11 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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James Allen is an educator and entrepreneur based out of Michigan. In his interview, he discusses the trepidation he feels regarding the outlook of public and private education during pandemic times. He also has been struggling with lack of quiet and privacy, due to he and his wife now needing to share his home office. Interviewed 10 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Gorett and her husband welcomed a new baby at the end of January — right at the start of the pandemic in North America. She shares about the positive effects that the lockdown brought to her new family, providing them the “cocoon” they needed during this special time of welcoming their baby to the world. Interviewed 5 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Joseph Trodden is a coach based out of Scotland. While his working life didn’t change much, his interactions with his community did, and he found himself doing some personal reflection on what it meant to be a responsible citizen during a pandemic. Interviewed 5 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Sissy lives in Athens, Greece, and is an event producer. In her interview, she shares a beautiful story about celebrating Orthodox Easter during this time, and how emotional the experience was for her to have a distanced holiday. Interviewed 4 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Emily Wilkins lives in Michigan with her husband. Already accustomed to working from home, she considers herself very lucky that her work hasn’t been impacted much by the pandemic. She shares her appreciation for her community’s innovation during this time, as well as her favorite socially distanced activity - driving around and exploring. Interviewed 3 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Barbara Gaines Kenyon is an event planner who lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Heartbroken that the future of events are unknown at this point, and with a family to take care of, she decided to shift her entire career into something brand new. Interviewed 3 August 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Leah Carey
Steven Lewis
Lauren Dragicevich
Tara Brooke
Christina Alexandrou
Dan Snow
Aaron Hollister
Erica Abe
Philomena Mantella
Dori DeCarlo
Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Dori DeCarlo delivers an interview full of passion, passion about wearing masks, keeping positive during uncertain times, and caring for her father from afar during the end of his life. Interviewed 28 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Philomena Mantella is the President of Grand Valley State University in Michigan. In her interview, she discusses the role in technology as an accelerant for many in higher education. She also shares a wonderful story about how GVSU has motivated their students to serve others and make a difference. Interviewed 28 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Érica Abe lives in Brazil, and has been disappointed in the government’s guidance regarding COVID-19 protocols and safety. She and her family have taken care to educate themselves as best they can, by isolating and wearing masks, and are waiting for a vaccine before sending their young child back to school. Interviewed 27 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Dan Snow and his team of developers were in the midst of creating their new app, Andie, designed to be a digital personal assistant. Once COVID-19 struck, they realized their app could help benefit the greater good, and they worked quickly on implementing their idea to much success. Interviewed 20 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Like Julia Nussbaum in episode 70, Christina Alexandrou was in her third trimester of pregnancy during the lockdown. While there were some benefits to being alone during her birth, her baby suffered complications that required emergency air transport to another country in order to be treated. She shares her experience in having to face this challenge solo. Interviewed 20 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Tara Brooke is a reproductive health entrepreneur and birth doula. In her interview, she shares her observations on how the pandemic has changed both the birthing and dying processes and how these moments are being experienced in a way they never have before: alone. Interviewed 16 July 20200. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Lauren Dagicevich delivers an passionate interview where she shares her observations on the pandemic and what we need to do as a society to adjust and grow. Interviewed 7 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Steven Lewis is a lawyer and self-described extrovert. Pandemic life has been an adjustment for him in this regard, with all his social and volunteer interactions on hold. He shares about his experience coping with this huge shift in his lifestyle, and the silver linings he has come to rely on. Interviewed 9 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Leah Carey lives in Portland, Oregon with her partner. She talks about her initial frustration with her Governor, the surreal experience she had at her favorite establishment once it re-opened, and how the Black Lives Matter movement has been helped by the pandemic. Interviewed 7 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Julia Nussbaum
James E. Pete, DBA
Adele Jones
Rianne Olde Keizer
Sam Berkrot
F.
Wanxiu Chen
Engel Jones
Ebun Feludu
Prof. Marcus Wolfe
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Marcus Wolfe is a professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Oklahoma. Covid-19 management and compliance has been a mixed bag in Oklahoma, and Marcus has had a front row seat to both sides of the conversation. He also speaks about the adjustments his university department has made to accommodate online learning, including turning a regional student business conference into an incredibly successful and meaningful virtual experience. Interviewed 6 July 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Ebun Feludu is a serial entrepreneur living in Lagos, Nigeria. The pandemic has brought her new insight to her businesses, the way business is conducted across the world in general, and how much opportunity has shown itself in spite of global shutdowns. Interviewed 25 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Engel Jones, a fellow podcaster, lives on the island of Trinidad in Trinidad and Tobago. In his interview, he speaks about his desire to provide for his family, and how this manifested in creating a family garden plot. Interviewed 2 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Wanxiu was living in Beijing, China when the virus became big news, quickly prompting a move back home with her family in Southern China. Her post-graduate work is now being done entirely online. She teaches Chinese language classes to non-speakers, and had been looking forward to plans for a summer collaborative with schools in the US as well as her internship abroad. Like many across the globe, those plans have changed due to the pandemic. Interviewed 23 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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F. is an online educator from Canada who lives in Tangiers, Morocco. She and her partner were faced with the choice of going back home to Canada, or remaining in Morocco in hopes work would restart. They don’t know when they’ll be able to make any solid plans to travel again. Interviewed 2 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Sam Berkrot lives in Loja, Ecuador (with Chad Zemp, interviewed in Episode #47). In his interview, he recounts a story about a neighbor, who took it upon himself to provide public entertainment from his apartment window. Interviewed 16 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Rianne is an expat living in Munich, where the government took strong measures to help save businesses. Personally, Rianne took measures against the isolation of suddenly working from home full time. She also shares her experience participating in a Black Lives Matter solidarity protest in Munich. Interviewed 15 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Adele Jones lives in Michigan with her husband. She’s had to develop new ways to cope with loss during the pandemic. This includes grieving the deaths of loved ones from afar, as well as the way we are forced to interact with each other. Interviewed 10 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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James E. Pete, DBA is a tribal member of the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe Native Americans. The pandemic has inspired tribe members to look to their traditions and history for support. Mixing the traditional with the modern has proved to be a key way this Tribal Nation has coped with the virus. Interviewed 10 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Imagine being weeks from your due date when a global pandemic strikes. This was the reality for Julia Nussbaum and her family. In this episode she recounts her story of giving birth under COVID-19 restrictions, and how the pandemic has impacted her access to support. Interviewed 8 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Johnny King
Kim Roach
Leo Souza
Tess Challis
Greg S. Reid
Niki Alexandrou
Bitten Munck Laholm
Lucy Shair
R.
Cassaundra Wolf
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Cassaundra shares her experience with working while having multiple physical disabilities and the sudden shift that COVID-19 brought to her experience. Suddenly, everyone had the accessibility around tele-work and tele-health that the disabled community has dreamed of always having. Here is the able-bodied community’s chance to learn to support their differently abled neighbors, friends, and family. Interviewed 4 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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R. had been deployed to Puerto Rico by his agency when news of the virus came out. As an essential worker, his risk of contracting the virus was high, and indeed he ended upcontracting the virus. He shares his experience with COVID-19 as well as the challenges it posed for his work and home life Interviewed 4 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Lucy Shair speaks freely and openly about how privilege has played a part in how their family has experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. Their experience has not been without struggle, though. Both she and her son have ADHD, and in order to be able to fully support her son through homeschooling, she needed to make some sacrifices in her own ADHD treatment. She also shares about something their family has done that brings joy back into their lives. Interviewed 3 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Bitten Munck Laholm lives with her family in Mallorca, Spain. They moved to Spain from Denmark three years ago, and have been staying up to date with how the pandemic has been handled at home via Danish radio news. Over the course of the pandemic, technology has inspired her to put herself and her work out into the world in ways she might have never had not she been locked down at home. Interviewed 3 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Niki Alexandrou lives in Athens, Greece with her partner and their four children. As an attorney working with a firm with strong ties to the Asia/Pacific region, she was kept well informed about the virus and gave her time to prepare to work from home. Once working from home and spending more time with her family, she is grateful for the opportunity to connect with them during this experience. Interviewed 2 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Best-selling author Greg S. Reid was privileged to find that very little in his life changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He attributes this to having set himself up for future success by thinking ahead of the curve and anticipating a bubble — this one happening to be a global pandemic. Through his experience as a motivational speaker, he was able to connect and collaborate with his former competitors, ultimately growing his business and audience. Interviewed 1 June 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Tess Challis lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and feels strongly about everyone doing their part to help protect others during this time. This includes wearing masks. Listen to her experience of witnessing people actively refusing to participate in doing what’s right for the collective good. Interviewed 28 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Leo Souza lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and recently lost his job as a designer with an experiential events company. Frustrated with the lack of response and scandal in the Brazilian Government’s handling of the pandemic, he’s taken it upon himself to be a good citizen and do what it takes to protect his community. Interviewed 28 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Kim Roach and her boyfriend own a “traveleisure” apparel company. When COVID-19 hit, they quickly pivoted their business and began producing face masks, to great success. She tells the story about how their business model exploded, and how they’re providing face masks for companies like Samsung and Avis. Find their brand here: https://thenxtstop.com/ Interviewed 27 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Johnny King is an artist and yoga instructor based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. He depends on crucial funds from a vacation rental property in order to make it through the summer months, but COVID-19 disrupted all three income streams. He describes his practice of meditation, creation, and community to anchor him during this difficult period of time. Interviewed 26 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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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:
Soyela Shafer
Tara
Lisa Berg
Elayna Fernandez
Michael Giorgi
Saswat Kumar Panda
Will Zemp
Ivan Silva
Benjamin McClintick
Chris Spurvey
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Chris Spurvey lives in Newfoundland, an island off the eastern coast of Canada, a fairly remote place where resources are limited and carefully planned for in case of emergency. Chris explains the logistics at play in keeping the island community safe from the pandemic. Interviewed 26 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Benjamin McClintick lives in Los Angeles, CA, and drives for Lyft. With his animation work on pause, Lyft driving became his main source of income. In this episode Ben tells the story of a passenger attack simply because Ben asked him to wear a mask. Interviewed 25 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Ivan Silva is an architect living in Manhattan, and regularly visits job sites and works outside his home. When faced with the isolation that came with a full New York City lockdown, he found himself panicking and full of paranoia about the outside world, and his typically outgoing personality was challenged to make amends with the situation. Before he could manage the situation, his parent’s home upstate caught fire, forcing him to face his fear of the outside world and ultimately teaching him how to cope. Interviewed 25 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Will Zemp is living in Morocco, teaching English as a second language. The initial rumblings of the pandemic didn’t phase him. Once the virus travelled to Italy, and therefore Morocco's doorstep, shuttering the doors of the school where he worked, he began to panic. Ever vigilant, he maintained a high level of adherence to preventive measures, and sheltered in place. In this interview he shares how pleased he is with the response of the Moroccan government, as well as how he found himself with the time to finally engage with a favorite pastime - video games. Interviewed 21 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Saswat Kumar Panda is a tech entrepreneur who maintains business all across Asia. His primary residence is in Malaysia, but found himself stranded in India after attending his brother’s wedding. This gave him the opportunity to witness the Indian government’s response to the virus, which he believes to be exemplary. Interviewed 21 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Michael Giorgi is a person living with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that is particularly harmful to the lungs -- making him at high risk for contracting and suffering from COVID-19. He shares his experience navigating this lonely road, and what it means to have had his basic metrics of success be disrupted. Interviewed 20 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Elayna Fernandez is the mother of Elisha & Elyssa Fernandez, who were interviewed for this podcast in episodes 8 & 9. Elayna has homeschooled her children for quite some time, but this doesn’t mean that the pandemic didn’t still affect their family functions. Elayna also shares her experience with learning about a friend’s death due to the virus. Interviewed 8 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Lisa Berg was laid off from her job at the start of the pandemic, and was subsequently evicted by her mother from the home that they shared due to conflict. Her story highlights how cracks in relationships have been amplified during this time of great stress and uncertainty, and the fallout that follows. Her story is not without hope, as the outpouring of support and kindness from strangers have given her a sense of gratitude that she will never forget. Interviewed 18 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Canadian ex-pat Tara has found herself riding out the pandemic in Taiwan, where government response has been coordinated and well-managed. Compared to her family back home in Canada, who are still forced to self-isolate, life has virtually gone back to normal for Tara. In this episode we hear how well things can go with government dispersed information and COVID-19 management became a part of everyday life. Interviewed 18 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Soyela Shafer was in the midst of biking the remote Nullabor Plains in Australia when news of the global pandemic hit. With towns shutting down and state borders closing, the fear of COVID-19 was running wild in the small communities she encountered, and a subsequent unwillingness to help an outsider. In this episode we hear how her travels interrupted her ability to get information, and the decision she was forced to make to shelter in place. Interviewed 16 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants are providing 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 heart felt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.
Participants included in this episode are:
Dr. Grace Lee
Pumla Maswanganyi
Jane Wu
Geny Martinez
Emma Harris
Mário Ribeiro Alves
Tony Gebhard
Chad Zemp
Ange H.
Mariam Nusrat
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What happens when you run a social impact gaming studio and a pandemic hits? You create a game about it. Mariam Nusrat and her team have developed the game Corona Combat, an information-seeking, myth-busting game built to be accessible by even the most basic smartphone. Mariam also discusses how she views this pandemic as a great global equalizer, and what it has in common with the climate change movement. Interviewed 14 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Living as transplants in San Francisco with no family nearby was something Ange H. and her family were already familiar with. When the pandemic hit, her family was forced to readjust and re-evaluate their roles at home, and figure out a way to find a balance between it all. Between schooling their son, taking care of their home, and still finding a way to give back, Ange H. shares how she’s coping. Interviewed 14 May 2020. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
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Chad Zemp is an English teacher living in Loja, Ecuador. As schools closed, he became concerned for his income, but found that online courses were enough to make ends meet. From his balcony in Loja he has observed changes in the neighborhood. The homeless no longer stand on the corner, but go door to door — there aren't enough people out and about, anymore, for them to make ends meet. And the neighbors have created a system for asking for help, using red flags on their doors. Chad gives as he can. Interviewed 14 May 2020.
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Tony Gebhard is sheltering with his family in Southern Michigan while COVID-19 passes. His opinion at the time of the interview is that we ought to be striving toward herd immunity, that to shelter and quarantine is damaging to society and the economy. Still, he draws on the positive aspects of the use to tech and familial closeness that is derived from the necessary precautions. Interviewed 13 May 2020.
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Mário Ribeiro Alves is a startup leader in Porto, Portugal. He has observed the pandemic from the standpoint of travel, business, and personal safety. In this episode he describes the precautions he has taken for himself and his business, and the status of Portugal's response to the pandemic. Interviewed 13 May 2020.
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Emma Harris was living in Loja, Ecuador, when news of COVID-19 reached her school. As the school shut down, she had to make a decision: Stay in Ecuador, or fly home to the UK during a time that the public was unsure of the ramifications of being in small confined spaces for long periods of time. Emma chose to fly home, and in this episode, describes the precautions taken by each country in transit. Interviewed 12 May 2020.
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Geny Martinez lives in rural New Jersey. She joked in our interview that there are more cows than humans in the county, though that hasn't been accurate for some time. Still, the population density there is affecting how the pandemic plays out. In this interview, Geny gets raw about the experience of her family and medical needs during a time when hospitals are hot spots for the virus. Interviewed on 7 May 2020.
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Jane Wu lives in the Bay Area (San Francisco, CA), but is originally from a suburb of Wuhan, China. She heard about COVID-19 early in December as her family started taking precautions. Soon, Wuhan and its surrounding region shut down, and she was concerned for her family after they had traveled for the Chinese New Year. She began urging her American colleagues to take safety precautions, knowing that the pandemic was bigger than what the USA yet knew.
Jane's work in the US is within AI and machine learning. At the end of our interview she explains how AI is playing a role in the pandemic by making hospitals more efficient and sequencing the virus for better treatment. Interviewed 7 May 2020.
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Pumla Maswanganyi lives in South Africa. She travels all over the world as an advisor and strategist. At first, it seemed her career was over, as COVID shut down airports and events. Soon it became clear that, while she was experiencing opportunity loss, she remained in a place of privilege due to most of her work and network being online and overseas. In this episode, Pumla discusses an alternative way to view the pandemic, and how we can leverage it to make lasting change for generations to come. Interviewed 7 May 2020.
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Dr. Grace Lee lives in Vancouver, Canada. She heard about COVID-19 in its earliest days due to her family in Hong Kong. As the pandemic has evolved, she began to wonder what was really happening. In this episode, Dr. Lee describes what she has learned about 5G and how it has changed her behavior during the pandemic. Interviewed 6 May 2020.
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Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants are providing 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 heart felt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.
Participants included in this episode are:
- Pamela Watson
- Sarah Farbman
- Landon Mabe
- Eric Z
- Sophie Edwards
- Chris Day
- Kirsten Zeiter
- Sneha K
- Gina Giordano
- Jason Schemmel
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Jason Schemmel lives in Michigan. He found himself in a fortunate situation when the pandemic hit — he had a new job that came with a raise, and his wife had just given birth and was still on her leave of absence. Thanks to the pandemic, he has had more time with his newborn daughter, and his role at work as a social media manager has grown exponentially with the online market explosion. In this episode, Jason remembers what it was like to hear about the virus back in January, how it has evolved in his life, his observation of Operation Gridlock (the armed protests at state capitals nationwide), and his gratitude for healthcare workers. Interviewed 4 May 2020.
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Gina Giordano of Austin, Texas, is cofounder of Doula Training International and Born Into This. Her work is in training doulas across the world to support women as they give birth. The pandemic and need for social distancing has altered what doula work can look like. In this episode, Gina reflects on these restrictions and the advocacy for doulas both as legitimate healthcare providers and for their own self care. Interviewed 4 May 2020.
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Sneha lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Coronavirus first came on the scene during the Nepali new year. Though the government and community were cautious, they still were unaware just how transmittable the virus is. At the time of her interview, schools were closed and transitioning to online classes. Sneha has concern for students in areas of the country that aren't wired enough to take advantage of online classes — will they fall behind? Interviewed 30 April 2020.
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Kirsten Zeiter lives in Washington DC. She traveled frequently during the early days of the coronavirus, witnessing international attitudes and policies toward the virus. On her last trip, she reflects that, before they left, to have considered canceling seemed ludicrous, but upon their return, national attitudes had changed and travel had changed to reckless. Kirsten also tells the story of her friend's wedding cancelation, and how people have moved during the pandemic for safety and support. Interviewed 28 April 2020.
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I interviewed Chris Day on April 28, 2020. In this interview, she describes how being an expat from the United States has created a sense of survivor's guilt while she lives in security in beautiful Costa Rica.
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Sophie Edwards interviewed on April 28, 2020. At that point, Toronto was a ghost town. In this interview, Sophie describes a vision of the empty streets as she realized that COVID-19 was getting really bad.
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Eric Z lives in Northern Germany. He is very concerned about the disinformation and conspiracy theories emerging across media and forums. Eric draws our attention to the larger issue of our rights. While we are distracted by the virus, what laws are being passed that will create sweeping and permanent change once life finds its pace again? Interviewed on 23 April 2020.
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Landon Mabe was at Rice University in his senior year when COVID-19 disrupted our lives. He had graduation plans, expectations, and goals, all of which were derailed within one week as Rice shut down. In this heartfelt episode, listen to the story of a rite of passage being disrupted, and consider how it fits with previous episodes. Interviewed 23 April 2020.
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Sarah Farbman was teaching english in Ecuador when the virus was first announced. She and her partner then had to make a series of decisions around travel and locality to keep each other safe. Ultimately, they chose to fly to the United States to stay with family. In this episode we hear how South American countries began dealing with the pandemic and how clear disparities are becoming. Interviewed 22 April 2020.
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Pamela Watson lives in London, UK. She traveled to Australia for a nation-wide book tour just after the UK launch as COVID-19 was ramping up. One by one, her events were canceled, and the state borders began closing while she and her partner were traveling between events. They made the quick decision to turn around and barely made it back to Perth in time for shelter in place to go into effect. Along the way, they saw the attitudes of people change from welcoming to xenophobic. Pamela describes this adventure as well as the decision to host the remotest book launch in the world in this episode. Interviewed 22 April 2020.
Watch the book launch (and the road train / truck nearly blow Pamela over) here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3577392625669274
Buy Pamela's Books here: https://pamelawatson.com/books/
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I end each interview with the same question: Knowing that books outlive us, what message do you want future generations to have about this time? The answers are saved for these special bonus episodes. They are thoughtful, uplifting, and apt. Enjoy.
Participants quoted:
Anthoney Pavelich
Viktor Fonic
Amy Thome
Natalia Mok
Hunt Walker
Dianna McNary
Mustakim Hasan
Meghan Bunchman
Megan Sanchez
Nelson Cooper
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Nelson Cooper is a resident of San Francisco, but was on an extended trip across Asia when COVID-19 began its spread. As the news hit, he went from one country to another, wondering if he was safe, how bad it was, and what he should do next. One day things were fine, the next day they weren't, and he saw it over and over. Finally, in Bali, he had to make a decision: return to San Francisco where things looked grim and he'd be without health insurance, or stay in Bali, away from loved ones and without access to specialized medical care. Interviewed 21 April 2020.
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This episode's title is taken from a hilarious story told during this interview. Megan Sanchez lives in Washington, DC. She had been in quarantine for five weeks at the time of the interview. Sanchez honestly shares how the pandemic, quarantine, and the shifting landscape of her work has affected her and her husband. Interviewed 21 April 2020.
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Meghan Bunchman is a Media Entrepreneur, in that she both teaches students who are entering media and PR careers, as well as works with media outlets. In this episode, she provides insight into how the media is benefitting from the pandemic, whether intentionally or not, and how to manage your information. Interviewed 20 April 2020.
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Mustakim Hasan lives in Bangladesh. He owns two businesses, one of which is shut down and the other which is waning. He has chosen to continue to pay his employees despite the lack of cash flow to help stem the economic cascade due to the pandemic. As he speaks, he conveys the frustration and fear that he is experiencing, as we don't know when this will end or when we'll be safe again. Interviewed 20 April 2020.
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Hunt Walker lives near Aspen, Colorado. He traveled early in the pandemic, not realizing its potential effects. During this interview, he conveys how unusual the pandemic is in that many of us don't remember when we first heard about it, unlike other seminole events of our lives. He goes on to convey the emotional toll it is having on him, despite his being financially and physically secure. Interviewed 16 April 2020.
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Diane McNary lives in Slovakia. She works primarily with the Roma people, a group that has historically been discriminated against. Earlier in their work together, the group Diane works with asked to learn to sew. Diane and her team thought at the time that sewing would be useful for daily life, and that was all. But as COVID-19 entered their lives, their sewing skills took on a new life, that of creating masks for the rest of the region. Through their efforts, the group that Diane works with has received outreach and kindness in ways never before seen. Interviewed 16 April 2020.
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Natalia was in Guangzhou, China, when the first news of the virus released. For a time, she wasn't sure what was real. The media in China wasn't revealing what was happening in Wuhan, and she was getting second hand reports from friends abroad. Finally, Wuhan locked down, and Natalia knew things were very serious. She chose to fly to Malaysia for the duration of the pandemic, where she felt safer to weather the storm. Interviewed 15 April 2020.
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Amy Thome is a digital nomad and world traveler. The lockdown hasn't affected her work very much, as she has been working remote for four years, but the halt in travel has. She left for Bali only days after she learned about COVID-19, and fell ill while abroad. In this episode she conveys the lessons she has learned from the pandemic, both of herself and of the world. Interviewed 14 April 2020.
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Viktor Fonić is a digital nomad and entrepreneur. He found himself in Serbia onboarding a new employee when the pandemic hit Italy, nearby. As things got worse, he realized he would need to get home to Croatia so he wouldn't be trapped alone in a foreign country. That decision came nearly too late. His flight got delayed twice, then canceled, and busses ceased to operate across borders. He was left with one option — walk across the border. Interviewed 14 April 2020.
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Anthoney Pavelich lives in Mississauga, Canada, but much of his family is located in the United States. He worries about getting to them if they were to get ill. Anthoney also shares what life is like to be working from home with a partner, and how we can learn from the frustrations of instant gratification no longer being available to us. Interviewed 13 April 2020.
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Each interview is defined by a specific set of questions so they remain consistent. I always end by asking what final words they wish to impart on the generations that will read the Stories of COVID™ book — likely people who will be born long after we're gone. These messages don't make it into the regular episodes, and so every 10th episode is a bonus episode with these special messages from the previous ten participants.
They are:
Ned Gould
David Tiesma
Mershon Niesner
Gregory V. Diehl
Adam Hallett
Carol Wilson-Tiesma
Joanna Dreiling
David Astudillo
Lauren Kay Wyatt
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Lauren Kay Wyatt is founder of Love Renegades and helps individuals and couples improve their relationships. When her trip to Los Angeles got canceled due to the impending shut down, her husband suggested they go to Hawaii instead. What was intended as an alternative two week trip and deepening of their love has turned into a cross-country move, full stop. When they are able to travel again, they will sell their house in Austin, Texas, and permanently relocate to Hawaii. Interviewed 9 April 2020.
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David Astudillo was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and is living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to go to university. In this episode he conveys how international students in the United States (and likely elsewhere) are 'stuck', unable to go home, unable to finish school. Many are housing at their universities alone, totally isolated. Interviewed 9 April 2020.
Watch David's submission to the Quarantine Film Festival here: https://vimeo.com/403122346
Watch the Stories of Elders Documentary here: https://storiesofelders.com
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Joanna Dreiling is a life coach living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She first heard about the pandemic while at Christmas Dinner in Virginia. Soon after, during a spring visit to her family there, the country began to shut down, and she had to drive back to Michigan on eerily empty roads. Joanna also advocates for reducing social media contact, or, at the very least, choosing to engage with it intentionally for the sake of one's mental health. Interviewed 8 April 2020.
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Carol Wilson-Tiesma is a French professor at Grand Valley State University. The transition to online classes has been a tough one, which she explains in detail. Student participation is down due to the awkwardness of technology, and some simply don't show up at all. She's not sure how she'll grade them if they don't do the coursework, since the fairness of the situation is in question. Carol also shares as a mother her concern for her children during this time, and the difficulties they are experiencing. Interviewed 8 April 2020.
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Bob Johnson resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a practicing psychologist who originally interviewed for my first book, Stories of Elders, describing the affect of technology on our culture and society. In this episode he similarly describes the affect of a pandemic on our globalized culture. Eloquent as always, Bob is optimistic and shares his hope for our future. Interviewed 6 April 2020.
Find his Stories of Elders podcast episode here: https://storiesofelders.com/podcast/episode-18-bob-johnson/
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When Adam first heard about the pandemic while living in Portugal, he had every intention to return to Chicago. But as things unfolded, it became clear that sheltering in the Netherlands would better serve his needs. In this episode, Adam observes how the Dutch government is handling COVID-19, how travel has been disrupted, and the new level of preparedness his company is facing in order to continue to make sales. Interviewed 2 April 2020.
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Gregory V. Diehl is a serial author and founder of Identity Publications. He is also an avid traveler and expat. Gregory currently lives in Armenia, and sheds some light on how that country is handling COVID-19 through regional checkpoints. He also describes the preparedness he typically manages simply due to living in a village which now supports him comfortably during the scarcity of the pandemic. Interviewed 2 April 2020.
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Mershon Niesner lives in Florida. She aptly observed that, as the shelter in place recommendations set in and her social life closed, she experienced the stages of grief. At the time of her interview, she had just adjusted to the constraints of the pandemic through the use of technology to stay in touch with friends and family. Mershon also discusses how strange this defining moment in our lives is — that it started so gradually, unlike other moments like JFK being shot or 9/11. Interviewed 2 April 2020.
I first interviewed Mershon for my first book, Stories of Elders, in 2015. When I met her for that interview, she gave me a book of affirmations she had written. She continues to write and support others in her community. You can learn more about her in the book: https://amzn.to/2MRGEug
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David Tiesma lives in Western Michigan. In his interview, he describes how the pandemic unfolded in his region, how he slowly realized how serious it would be, and the role of technology in keeping communities together. At the end of the episode, David describes a neighbor that he has been reaching out to. Someone who is in extreme isolation due to the pandemic. I hope his story is an inspiration to you to do the same. Interviewed 1 April 2020.
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Long time followers of my work will recognize Ned's voice. He was featured in episode 14 of the Stories of Elders podcast and gave a significant interview contribution to my first book, Stories of Elders. He is well known for having worked on America's first spy satellites during the Cold War, and his military background shows as he and his wife, Darlene, manage COVID-19 as an at risk population. In this episode, Ned speaks about sourcing news, and how he and Darlene ensure their house stays pristine during the pandemic. Interviewed 1 April 2020.
Ned's Stories of Elders episode: https://storiesofelders.com/podcast/episode-14-edwin-gould/
Ned in the Stories of Elders Documentary: https://vimeo.com/318284021
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Each interview for the Stories of COVID™ archive and book includes a final question asking for thoughts and messages for the future generations who will be looking back on this time in awe, with curiosity, and perhaps in need of answers as we are with the Flu of 1918. Not every individual episode contains the answers, and so in these special episodes (every tenth episode), we look back on the previous nine interviews and the participants words for our youngers. Learn more, sign up for an interview, or purchase apparel that supports our frontline workers at https://storiesofcovid.co
Participant order:
- Michael Canas
- Anita Tkalčević
- Brynn Canary
- Brianne Luginbill
- Rebecca Thomas
- Laurie Cable
- TJ Bodnar
- Elisha Fernandez
- Elyssa Fernandez
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Elyssa Fernandez is the sister of Elisha (featured in the last episode). They both interviewed for Stories of Tech, my book now on hold for this project. Elyssa is 16 years old, and lives in Fort Worth, Texas. She has seen bullying due to people blaming those that look of Chinese descent, and bad behaviour in stores. But she also has seen a lot of good, and calls to others to try to be kind during this trying time. Interviewed 31 March 2020.
Elyssa and her sister Elisha are the founders of Wholly Art, an organization that provides materials to other youth to shape positive self esteem. Find more here: https://whollyart.com/
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Elisha Fernandez lives in Fort Worth, Texas. I originally interviewed her for the follow up book to Stories of Elders, called Stories of Tech, which focused on Generation Z's experience of a world full of technology. That project has been put on hold for Stories of COVID™. She is already experienced at age 17 as an entrepreneur, and conveys both the support and the struggles she's experiencing during the COVID economy. Interviewed 31 March 2020.
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How are our teachers coping with COVID-19? How do we ensure children don't get left behind in their education, and have to re-take their levels at the start of the new school year? TJ Bodnar provides insight into his online classroom in this episode, as well as reminds listeners that it's okay to feel the pressure to change with this new era. Interviewed 31 March 2020.
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Laurie Cable is the daughter of Onalee Cable, one of the women I interviewed for my pervious book, Stories of Elders. https://storiesofelders.com/podcast/episode-20-onalee-jean-cable/ She lives in Detroit, Michigan, and describes the weight of fear and concern carried by us all. Laurie has decided to do something about these hard times, despite her own fear and trepidation. She began a video series on Facebook to simply laugh at her "quarantine hair", and hopefully make others smile for just a moment. Based on the comments one can read on each post, it seems to be working. You can find her posts here: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.cable.3/videos_by Interviewed 30 March 2020.
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Rebecca Thomas lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She worries how the school shut downs will affect her son's education, and is hopeful that this may be a chance for exploration and development. Rebecca also shares her effort to act calm and confident in public while adopting new measures to keep others safe so those around her feel empowered to do the same. Ultimately, she is hopeful. Her final message encourages listeners to do what they can to not succumb to fear through connection and trust. Interviewed 25 March 2020.
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Bri Luginbill works for a sheriff's office, a place not known for remote work. Yet, during this time of upheaval, she has witnessed immense support for both the staff and from the community. In this episode, Bri explores how workplaces are shifting to remote work to keep their employees safe, how exhausted people seem as they go through this paradigm shift, and her hope for the future. Interviewed 24 March 2020.
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Brynn Canary lives in the university town of Bloomington, Indiana. When Indiana University closed, half the population of the town went with it. The businesses and resources that thrive on the university population are suffering, but overnight, the town came together to support each other. Brynn's interview is one of striving for the best during extremely trying times.
In their interview they also share concerns for their great-grandmother, who, at the time, was on her deathbed. How might a family handle such a situation, when a funeral might endanger everyone? Brynn has since shared with me that she passed away, and they have decided to plan a memorial of life when COVID-19 has passed. Interviewed 24 March 2020.
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Anita Tkalčević lives in Zagreb, Croatia. On March 22, 2020, a powerful earthquake shook the foundation of the city, destroying many of the old buildings, and forcing a people in quarantine out of their homes. Anita had just returned from travel in Germany, and describes her travels during the pandemic, as well as trying to stay isolated despite the earthquake thrusting her from shelter. Interviewed 24 March 2020.
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Michael Canas lives in the Greater Los Angeles region. For him, COVID-19 has been both a blessing and a curse. He was laid off by both his jobs, but has also found a new kind of peace because of it. In this episode we explore staying in touch with loved ones and how we might use shelter-in-place to our benefit. Interviewed 23 March 2020.
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COVID-19 is affecting every aspect of our lives, from work to community, from supply chain to global communication. How does technology play a role? And how will this affect our culture after the worst has passed? Learn more and sign up to be interviewed at https://veronicakirin.com/stories-of-covid
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