How Humor Leads to Hope for Humanity

How Humor Leads to Hope for Humanity I can hear my dad saying it now: “I have to laugh to keep from crying.” As a little girl, I didn’t quite get it. But now I do. And it’s safe to say, these days, that’s how most of us feel. Up is down. Fake is real….

How GenZ Leaders are Strengthening our Democracy – Manu Meel

“We cannot coexist if we cannot talk to each other — it’s that simple.” And that complicated. Yet the leaders of BridgeUSA are determined to meet the challenge. This 7 year-old non-profit is “building a student movement to bring the country together”, led by a dynamic CEO and return guest to Our Voices Matter, Manu…

How Art, Activism & the Power of Listening Create Change

How Art, Activism & the Power of Listening Create Change Talking with Jordan Seaberry is like wrapping up in a warm blanket on a frigid, winter night. You still feel the cold, but the softness enveloping you takes the edge off. Our chaotic world churns constantly, spewing more mayhem, but somehow, we still have hope….

How Connecting Across Generations = Hope

How Connecting Across Generations = Hope People often ask where and how I find guests for Our Voices Matter. The short answer is, when I run across a story I think will resonate with our audience, I jump on it. For this episode, I didn’t have to look very far. Literally across my desk. No…

How the Power of Story Connects History to Humanity

How the Power of Story Connects History to Humanity “When your story is being told, make sure you are the one holding the pen.” It’s one of Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton’s favorite quotes. And one that has particular resonance in 2023 as powerful, political forces are literally trying to erase parts of American history. Black history….