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What are the stories we are told and what are the stories we believe? In most newsrooms across the world there is a morning meeting where reporters discuss the most important stories of the day and which ones to put resources into covering. We live in a time where information comes at us fast. It’s hard to take a breath or know what to trust. Knowledge is power, and when you know better you do better. I want to explore the questions we need to be asking, the stories we need to hear and what exactly is the truth.
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Video game director Jennifer Estaris talks about how the role of women in the development of games has changed - and where it’s headed. Jennifer Estaris (she/her) is a game director at ustwo games, a B Corp studio known for Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. At ustwo games she directed Monument Valley 2's DLC The Lost Forest and is game directing the next Monument Valley. She has worked in the game industry for the past 15 years at SYBO, Nickelodeon, and Disney, among others, an...
Carla Carlisle fell in love with her son in an instant, but he was placed back with his birth mother and for several years suffered in traumatic situations. The process led her to write and speak about her work. In this interview she talks about how everybody can benefit from being trauma informed. Carla Carlisle is TEDx speaker, multiple award-winning author, trauma expert, and child advocate. A proud boy mom, she has dedicated her life to informing the world about the impact of trauma and...
The legend, the myth, the theory - whatever you want to call it - of Big Foot has captivated our imaginations for generations. In her new book journalist, podcast host and author Laura Krantz breaks down the science and the myth of the legendary creature for the middle school set (or anyone else who is just curious…) https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing https://www.npr.org/2022/10/11/1127485114/bigfoot-book-searching-for-sasquatch www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got ...
John Dabrowski is co-creator of Local, Eat, Drink, Celebrate, a Pawley’s Island, SC restaurant noted for creating inspired dishes using local sourced ingredients served in an inclusive environment. That welcoming nature to all people has its detractors.. as Dabrowski talks about in this interview. https://www.pawleyslocal.com/ www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com Find us online: https://charukumarhia.com/ Find ...
Kelly Dunbar is the Gilder Lehrman American History Teacher of the Year, representing North Carolina. Kelly Dunbar comes on the show to talk about her area of research and fascination - Black women pioneers in North Carolina right after the American Civil War. Dunbar’s Research Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wgds3aOKSYxvKzQ6m3zW_AgVNmfASurJDAQZiU-6b2c/edit Must Reads from Dunbar: Mary Othella Burnette, Lige of the Black Walnut Tree Darwin J. Waters, "Lif...
It’s well known among people of color, type 2 diabetes runs in our families. Often thought to be due to diet or lack of exercise, now research shows that if your ancestors faced famine or food insecurity you may be at risk. In this interview Dr. Ananya Banerjee, Assistant Professor and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIAR) Lead at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health School of Population and Global Health at McGill University talks about ...
Doula and co-founder of SistasCaring4Sistas Cindy McMillan talks about her experience losing an infant in an extreme act of medical neglicance that is too common for Black patients. Cindy McMillan was born in Chicago, Ill and spent most of her teenage and adulthood in the Sunshine State of Florida. Cindy became a resident of Asheville NC in 2012. She’s an amazing mother of four who has experienced infant loss, trauma, PTSD, and SDOH shortly after the birth of her twin boys in 2002 and the de...
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a rural medical practice, replacing Dr. Vince Gilmer who is serving time for killing his father. It doesn’t take long for the new Dr. Gilmer to start wondering what happened to the other Dr. Gilmer, what caused him to snap? In this 3 part look into the case, journalist Charu Kumarhia re-examines her own encounter with Vince Gilmer and Benjamin Gilmer talks about his relationship with a man suffering the effects of Huntingdon’s disease. More info: https://benj...
Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a rural medical practice, replacing Dr. Vince Gilmer who is serving time for killing his father. It doesn’t take long for the new Dr. Gilmer to start wondering what happened to the other Dr. Gilmer, what caused him to snap? In this 3 part look into the case, journalist Charu Kumarhia re-examines her own encounter with Vince Gilmer and Benjamin Gilmer talks about his relationship with a man suffering the effects of Huntingdon’s disease. More info: https://benj...
Almost two decades ago a young reporter is sent to cover a brutal homicide of a man, detectives suspect his physician son. In this season premiere Charu Kumarhia remembers that evening and her first impressions of Dr. Vince Gilmer. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/492/dr-gilmer-and-mr-hyde www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com Find us online: https://charukumarhia.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.instagram....
After 9 seasons, 80 plus episodes content creator/writer/journalist/speaker Charu Kumarhia talks about the show going on a hiatus. www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com Find us online: https://charukumarhia.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CharuK https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VqE2HKl-9oNDnhz_xP9dg
Karen Petersen always knew there was a problem she needed help with, in 2002 she was ready to do something about it. Growing up with an alcoholic father she was familiar with the disease. Alcohol became a way for her to cope with other anxieties but soon she realized she was addicted. In this interview she shares her story and how others may be struggling as well. Petersen wrote this blog post in 2021 about her struggle and success: https://minndixiemom.wordpress.com/ If you are someo...
Roopa Pai is one of India’s best-known writers for children. The Bangalore-based author has written over 25 books and given countless talks and lectures related to heritage. Her two most popular books are the award-winning Indian national bestseller “The Gita For Children” and its prequel “The Vedas And Upanishads For Children.” She recently co-authored fitness evangelist and supermodel Milind Soman’s memoir – “Made In India.” In this conversation Pai and Kumarhia talk about the spirtua...
William Dissen is a renowed chef with 3 popular restaurants in North Carolina. He’s also known for his efforts to be sustainable. In this interview Kumarhia and Dissen talk about the love of food, cultural traditions and how to celebrate Thanksgiving without the myth of its origin. Find out more about Dissen here: https://marketplace-restaurant.com/chef-william-dissen https://haymakerclt.com/team/william-dissen/ https://billydschicken.com/ https://twitter.com/chefbillyd?ref_src=twsrc%...
Family therapist Ann Dillard has built a following among folks who want to better their parent/child dynamic - no matter the age of the child. She offers conversation prompts for parents, especially mothers, who are eager to listen and repair generational patterns of trauma and neglect. In this interview, content creator Charu Kumarhia and Dillard talk about being raised in immigrant households and how to do the work of mending relationships. Dillard also wrote the Amazon #1 Bestseller ...
Ainsle MacLeod is a past life psychic who never wanted to believe in psychics. His path has led him to work with famous clients (he often has a waiting list) and in front of Oprah Winfrey for her Soul Sunday podcast. In this interview, the second he’s done with creator Charu Kumarhia, the two talk about a soul’s mission and about the general basic stuff that makes up the life of a famous psychic. https://ainsliemacleod.com/ www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got a story we s...
Matthew Raiford was winning accolades in the food world, traveling, writing amazing cookbooks, meeting other foodie folks - but something was drawing him back to Georgia. His family has owned and operated Gilliard Farms in Burnswick, GA for centuries. For context, this is the same part of the southeast where Ahmaud Arbery was brutally killed while jogging, the crime covered up until the public outcry grew to a zenith. Food, culture and activism combine in Raiford’s ta...
Michael Muller was a first grade teacher and a man committed to creating and supporting things of beauty in this world.. then came along a furry little rascal that was full of personality - Mirabelle. Mirabelle was a Boston Terrier gifted to him, soon she was inspiring him to create children’s books. The Adventures of Mirabelle was born. In this conversation, Charu Kumarhia and Muller talk about their shared love of the breed and why it was so important to find things of joy over the ...
Sunya Folayan ventured into something new in 2003. After working as a family and marriage therapist she decided to follow her heart and work as an artist. She especially wanted to explore fabric and processes used across the globe. In this interview she talks about how keeping these ways alive relates to her work as an activist. Find out more about Folayan here: https://www.sunyafolayan.com/ www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com Got a story we should share? Em...
Yvonne Liu could not stop herself from writing and her best work is when she tells her own story. She was found on a Hong Kong staircase as a baby and then spent the next several months in an orphanage. A Chinese-American couple adopted her but her childhood was full of emotional and physical abuse. In 2021 she submitted a brief synopsis of her story to the New York Times Tiny Love Stories section. Even though it was a tiny love story, it captivated many readers. In ou...
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