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Introducing a new interview podcast hosted by award-winning PBS TV and documentary film producer, Louise Krikorian.
Backstory: Why start a podcast called Shaping Our Story? When I was in college, my mentor, Dr. Maurice Elias, talked about human behavior in his Psychology 101 class. I liked this because I had always listened to family, friends, and co-workers' stories about their struggles and successes. As a teacher, I encouraged my students to find their purpose and thrive. Over the years of producing for NPR, AFN Radio Europe, and PBS TV, I've interviewed world renowned musicians, artists, filmmakers, and scientists who have realized their true talent. Shaping Our Story is a community of entrepreneurs, educators, and creatives who have become exemplary leaders and want to motivate others to realize their gifts and succeed.
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Top Two at Shaping Our Story—the short podcast where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and the stories shaping their lives and communities. 🎙️ In this short episode, we spotlight the Tigertail Asian Film Festival in the Tampa Bay Area, founded by filmmaker Tian Liu of Tigertail Pictures. This vibrant festival celebrates Asian and Florida cinema, independent filmmakers, and cultural storytelling, bringing together artists, audiences, and creative voices from across Florida and be...
Show Notes Recorded 02/13/2026 MIN 37 SEC 35 Released Date 03/04/2026 Episode #10 Maurice Elias Transforms Education Shaping Our Story shares exemplary leaders’ success to inspire you to thrive. In this episode of Shaping Our Story, Louise Krikorian sits down with Dr. Maurice J. Elias, professor of psychology at Rutgers University and a leading voice in social-emotional learning (SEL). Together, they explore how purpose, character development, and emotional intelligence transform ...
Show Notes Recorded 02/08/2026 33 MIN 40 SEC Released 02/25/2026 Episode 9 Jeffrey Multer The Florida Orchestra Concertmaster This is Shaping Our Story where exemplary leaders talk about their success to help you thrive. 🎙️ Shaping Our Story: Jeffrey Multer on Leadership, Legacy & Life as a Concertmaster What does it take to lead from the first chair of a major symphony orchestra? In this episode of Shaping Our Story, host Louise Krikorian sits down with Jeffrey Multer, Concertmaste...
Show Notes Recorded 02/06/2026 26 MIN 45 SEC Released 02/18/2026 Cher Hubsher on Passion, Perseverance & Reinventing Yourself | Brava & Business What does it take to reinvent yourself while staying true to who you are? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Cher Hubsher — reality TV personality, entrepreneur, and co-author — best known for her appearances on the hit series sMothered. Cher opens up about her journey of exploring new interests, taking control of her life, and fearl...
🎶 Pete Caldera — jazz vocalist, Yankees beat writer, and interpreter of Frank Sinatra–style standards — shares a remarkable journey shaped by music, mentorship, and purpose. In this episode, Pete reflects on discovering the Great American Songbook, growing up immersed in Sinatra, opera, and classic American music, and finding his voice later in life through live performance. From spontaneous piano-bar moments with the legendary Kitty Daniels at Donatello Italian Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, ...
Show Notes Recorded 01/26/2026 31 MIN Released 02/04/2026 Episode 6 Nancy May Food Podcaster This is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive. This week's guest is award-winning leader and podcaster Nancy May, who shares how kindness drives corporate governance, elder care leadership, and the meaningful stories that begin at the dinner table. Please like, subscribe, comment, and share to inspire others. Connect with our guest online...
Show Notes Recorded 01/22/2026 14 MIN 55 SEC Released 01/28/2026 Episode 5 Whitney James Jazz Singer This is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive. Today, our guest, Whitney James, is a jazz vocalist celebrated for soulful storytelling, polished musicianship, and deeply expressive performances that connect instantly with audiences. She’s also a full professor teaching commercial music at Dallas College in Texas, and she’s a DJ, j...
Show Notes Recorded 01/16/2026 15 MIN 35 SEC Released 01/21/2026 Episode 4 Kimberli Cummings Pottery This is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive. Today, our guest, Kimberli Cummings, is an accomplished ceramic artist whose work has been shaped by renowned mentors and international exhibitions. She is a very proud founding member of the Tampa Tour De Clay. She just retired after 19 years of successful shows and continues to work ...
Recorded 01/09/2026 38 MIN Released 01/14/2026 Episode 3 Paul Wilborn Palladium Theater This is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success. Today, our guest, Paul Wilborn, is a journalist, author, and musician who was chosen for the Paul Hansel Award for journalism and was a Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan. He also received the 2019 gold medal from the Florida Book Awards for his short story collection, Cigar City. For more than 40 years, Paul...
YouTube Link to this interview. https://youtu.be/vKEiYojpNIc To learn more about Dalia Colon visit thezestpodcast.com (@thezestpodcast) wedu.org/artsplus (@wedupbs) daliacolon@gmail.com (@daliacolon) Find The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook wherever books are sold. Show Notes Ruby the dog playing behind Dalia was okay! Chickens and roosters in Ybor City have been grandfathered in Resources Key West Arts & Historical Society Q&A DSS | Telling Florida's Food Stories with Dalia Colón KWAHS...
Show Notes 12/31/2025 22 MIN Episode 1 - Heather Kendall Elegant Shells Designs Heather Kendall became a success seashell designer after a family vacation. Her love of collecting shells came from spending time on the beach when her younger brother was ill. She turned this passion into a thriving business. Some of Heather's most famous clients are entrepreneur Sara Blakely of SPANX and commentator Tucker Carlson. Episode transcript sample Louise Krikorian: What are, who are some of your most f...
Louise Krikorian: This is Shaping Our Story where exemplary leaders reveal the shaping of their success story. I’m Louise Krikorian. I’ve been working on this podcast for ten years after studying the psychology of learning and how to motivate students. But even when I was thirteen years old, I remember wondering how some people found their purpose and became successful while others not so much. In two thousand fifteen, I set out to interview leaders to answer this question, but that led me to...
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