Episodes

So much of Maureen's life has been wrapped up in her career - with dance companies, theaters, museums, nonprofits, political campaign's, and more; her ventures have been varied and many.When Maureen got COVID in March of 2020, all of that came to a screeching halt. Because she got the virus so earl…

Originally from the European country of Georgia, Lela has spent the last twenty years working hard to build the life she dreamed.Formerly a journalist, now an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses, Lela is proud of the success that she has built for herself and her family - a legacy that wi…

Susan's father was a pilot in World War II for the United States of America. While serving in France, his plan was shot down. Thus began a stranger than fiction story that impacted not only him, but the generations that have come after him.Stories like Susan's are fascinating. The story itself is q…

When she graduated high school, Kristen was set on going to university to eventually have a career in architecture. After a slight shift in her major, and a major left turn in her life, Kristen is now a global gender equity specialist. Her two years volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ghana, as we…

Part 2 of Ro & Bree's Story finds them facing down a global pandemic having both lost their jobs, with a baby at home. It was their dream or die moment, and they chose to dream.To hear Ro & Bree explain it, this was always inside of them. Love The People has always been their heart. It's more than …

Ro & Bree are the ultimate husband and wife duo - raising a family and building their business together. Their love for each other, and for people in general, is inspiring.After years of walking together through incredibly difficult, and mysterious, health issues, they came out on the other side wa…

Winnie grew up enjoying the simplicity of farm life in rural Kenya; not one for the business of the city, she found her peace among the crops at her grandmother's farm. As an adult, though, Winnie traded the serene country life for one of turmoil; but it is within that life that she found her cente…

Eric is bi-racial; his mom is white and his dad is black. His experience of being bi-racial is not one we often hear when talking about social complexities, but it's important nonetheless. Eric is a counselor by trade, a job that seems to suit him well as he is able to access and express his emoti…

Hannah is the co-founder of a drop-in center in Columbus, OH called Sanctuary Night. Serving vulnerable women on the streets, Sanctuary Night meets the practical needs that we often take for granted, while also offering a space free of judgement or shame for women to find refuge and rest.Having exp…

Irine's joy is contagious. She is exactly the type of person that lights up a room. But that doesn't mean that her life has been easy; on the contrary, Irine has had to fight against social and familial norms to get to where she is today. And she is helping other young women get there too. Learn mo…

In the beginning of 2022, Tyler was on top of the world; he loved his life, he loved where he lived, and he knew that he had no definite plans for the future - just the way he preferred it. But just a few short months later, so much of that would change.Tyler's story offers a unique perspective - b…

Shelly Edwards Jorgensen is the author of Beautiful Ashes, a memoir about her life growing up in a domestic violence household and the permanent consequences it can have on your life.Shelly's father murdered her mother when Shelly was 15. It was both a shock and something that she had been waiting …

Alli is a licensed clinical social worker serving an extremely vulnerable population in the heart of Pittsburgh - those struggling with chronic, severe mental illness.The organization Alli works for, People's Oakland, is a pillar of their community - offering a respite and a space for safe, holisti…

Loitanit has had aspirations beyond her hometown of Kitale, Kenya for as long as she can remember. Growing up as a pastors kid, she saw people visit from all over the world.When she had the opportunity to go to the United States for school, Loitanit jumped at the chance; hoping to make her home the…

The word refugee is bandied about quite a bit, armchair politics and clickbait news articles often inciting the conversation. But do we really know what we're talking about? Or rather, who we're talking about?Amin is a former refugee from Somalia. He is now an American citizen with a beautiful fami…

Theresa and her husband, Ibrahim, run a lovely guesthouse in the heart of Kitale, Kenya called Karibuni Lodge. After growing up in the U.K. and finding herself in the monotony of the corporate world, Theresa knew she wanted something different for her life. Building a life in Kenya hasn't always be…

In the blink of an eye, everything can change. That's what happened when Sue found herself facing a corporate giant as she fought for justice for the sexual assault that was perpetrated against her. Since then, Sue is on a mission to end sexual exploitation through her organization, Walk Her Home. …

Mike's childhood wasn't picturesque by any means, but he worked to create success for himself. He was on top of the world when news of an illness brought him to his knees. In one fell swoop, everything changed.What do you do when it feels like everything you've worked for means nothing? What do you…

Jackie is a trauma counselor for Neema, a skills-training facility for vulnerable young women in rural, western Kenya.Jackie's job is difficult, but her heart is boundless and abundant.Her passion for counseling and the healing that it brings is clear in the way she speaks and in the relationships …

We all know that refugees come to the United States. But do you know what happens after they arrive?Laura is an American working in refugee resettlement, a job that has both lit a passion and compassion deep within her. This wasn't the career she set out to do, but it's now where she's thriving. Th…

Joe's story, like many of ours, spans generations. A dedicated father, husband, brother, son and friend, Joe is committed to breaking the cyclical bonds of abuse seen over many lifetimes. Though he can identify with the lows, Joe's resilience and strength are what make him who he is.The National Do…

You are a product of who and where you came from. For better or worse, your story doesn't start with you. Join host, Jennifer Peterkin, as she shares part one of her story.Music by Zakhar Valaha & Juan Sanchez_______________________Donate to The Human ExperienceFollow The Human Experience on Instag…

Join us for Part 2 of The Human Experience launch as host, Jennifer Peterkin, shares more of her story and what led her to this space.If you are in the United States and need help please visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline.Music by Zakhar Valaha, Olexy & Juan Sanchez ______________________…

Minister Tia is a Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Author and Speaker. She tells her story, unflinchingly, in her memoir, Suffering in Silence. A true champion for victims, Tia can be found every Friday evening at 7pm EST on LuvBay Afrobeat Music and Talk Radio where she discusses different as…