The Story of Everyman

Aaron Dunn

Today's guest is a man who grew up with two red lights and roughly 2,000 neighbors — a small-town kid from Edgewood, Texas who has spent the better part of a decade turning conversation into a calling. His name is Aaron Dunn. Aaron is a podcaster, creative thinker, and self-described lover of intentional conversations. His show, Dunn on Purpose — a clever play on his last name — has been a throughout in his life since around 2018 or 2019. In his own words, it's been "anything that's top of mind, ideas... just an outlet... a different platform... a creative expression." The byline, as Aaron puts it, is simple: "to encourage, enrich, and empower other people." What makes Aaron's journey remarkable is how winding the road to that mission has been. Born in Dallas and raised in East Texas, he entered the workforce without a college degree, landing in car sales with — as he'll tell you himself — "holes in the nicest dress pants that I had and about two nice shirts." It was there, building a personal brand from scratch, that he first discovered the power of a microphone and a story. Podcasting, Aaron says, "has changed my life in a number of ways" — opening doors to careers, communities, and connections he could never have predicted. A lot of his career decisions and personal decisions, as he sees it, "can trace back in some form or fashion to a podcast in some way." Today Aaron calls Longview home, and he brings with him a mind built for frameworks, a heart for people, and a simple conviction about what good content requires: "I want it to be alive for me. It needs to be authentic..." He's curious. He's been called an antagonist — in the best possible way. And he loves a good conversation. So let's get into it. Aaron Dunn, welcome to The Story of Every Man.

Angela Sanders Dawson

Before we begin this episode of The Story of Everyman, please be advised that this conversation contains discussions involving sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma, depression, and emotional abuse. Some listeners may find portions of this episode difficult or triggering. Listener discretion is strongly advised. On this episode of The Story of Everyman, we sit down with Angela Sanders Dawson — a woman whose story is filled with heartbreak, survival, healing, and the complicated weight of carrying pain for a lifetime. Angela is also the founder of Creekdale Counseling & Psychological Services, where she helps others navigate mental health, trauma, healing, and emotional wellness through compassionate counseling and psychological support. Angela opens up with raw honesty about growing up in fear, battling depression, navigating betrayal, and trying to find peace after years of emotional trauma. In one of the most powerful moments of the conversation, she says, “As a child, my life is just full of fear, absolute fear, day to day to day.” But this episode isn’t only about pain. It’s about resilience. It’s about what happens when someone keeps moving forward even after life keeps “knocking you back down.” Angela shares the reality of learning to survive emotionally while still trying to love people, build a life, and rediscover hope. You’ll hear moments that are brutally honest: “I had a lot of struggles with like depression…” “Life just sucks in general sometimes, but life is wonderful.” “I don’t have to live in fear anymore.” Today, Angela uses both her personal experiences and professional expertise to help others who may feel trapped in their own struggles. If you’d like to learn more about her work, visit Creekdale Counseling & Psychological Services, email Info@creekdalepsych.com, or call 903-746-3088. This is a conversation about trauma, family, forgiveness, survival, and the lifelong search for peace. This is The Story of Everyman.

Grace Henderson

🎙️ Story of Everyman – Introduction (Grace Henderson Episode) “Welcome to the Story of Everyman.” It starts simple. A conversation. A moment. A story waiting to be told. “Our guest today is Grace Henderson.” A voice stepping into something new— “It is my first podcast.” And just like that… you’re not just listening to an episode— you’re witnessing a beginning. Because this show isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty. It’s about real people, real stories, and the courage it takes to share them out loud. “Tell me what you do for a living.” A simple question… but behind it is a life, a journey, a story that didn’t happen overnight. This is where stories unfold. This is where voices matter. This is where Everyman becomes someone you can relate to. Welcome to The Story of Everyman.

Jaylin Raffety

🔥 NEW EPISODE | Story of Everyman 🔥 🎙️ Featuring Jaylin Raffety “Not a lot to do there other than bad things…” Jaylin’s story doesn’t begin with opportunity—it begins with challenge. A childhood that could’ve gone one direction… but didn’t. “Once I went homeschool, I didn’t want to go back…” “It allowed me to work with my dad…” What looked like a setback became a turning point. “I ended up saving up… and had the desire to work for myself…” At an age when most are still figuring things out, Jaylin was already building, already moving, already choosing a different path. “Just living.” But there’s nothing “just” about it. 👉 This episode is about resilience, growth, and what happens when you decide your story isn’t over. #StoryOfEveryman #EntrepreneurMindset #Resilience #LongviewTX #RealStories

Ruby - of Ruby's Mexican Restaurant

Bienvenidos nuevamente a La Historia de Everyman, el podcast donde exploramos las vidas, luchas y victorias de personas comunes cuyas historias nos inspiran. Hoy nos quedamos aquí en el Este de Texas para conversar con una empresaria local cuyo restaurante se ha convertido en un lugar especial para amigos, familias y la comunidad. Como escuchamos en la entrevista: “Restaurant… aquí, en el este de Tejas… is Ruby and Danny.” Ruby comparte su historia, su pasión por servir a la gente y el orgullo que siente al construir algo significativo para su familia y su comunidad. En un momento muy especial ella dice: “Cuando abrón Ruby… me siento muy contenta.” Se puede escuchar la emoción detrás de esas palabras — la alegría de abrir las puertas y ver que un sueño se hace realidad. Y quizá uno de los momentos más poderosos es cuando simplemente dice: “Yo me llamo Ruby.” Detrás de esas palabras sencillas hay una historia de esfuerzo, sacrificio y perseverancia — el tipo de historia que nos recuerda que cada negocio tiene un comienzo y cada éxito tiene un camino detrás. Hoy conversamos con Ruby, dueña de Ruby’s Mexican Restaurant en Longview, Texas, para conocer su historia, su familia y la pasión que mantiene viva su cocina y su comunidad.