020-RM Songs For Change

022-SB Magical Moments & Synchronicities

In this episode we start off with a tale about the hidden folk from Norway. The recording was done live with an audience of friends & regenerative farmers. After hearing the story, the group was inspired by the story of to tell tales from their own lives related to synchronicity & magic. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Colibrí, Emory, Winsome, Jennifer, Phyllis, & Adam THE STORY CONNECTIVE IS 100% LISTENER SUPPORTED: If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share this podcast with friends, family, coworkers, Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, Learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective [https://www.patreon.com/storyconnective] or by using the "Become a Patron [https://patron.podbean.com/storyconnective]" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective [https://rally.org/storyconnective] Please like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective [https://www.facebook.com/storyconnective/] Thank you for your support.

021 Rhapsody and Loxley Talk Story About Their Travels and Inspirations

In this episode, Loxley & Rhapsody interview each other about what has inspired us to share stories, getting personal about our inspirations & motivations behind Story Connective. We share about some of the amazingly resilient & cooperative communities we got to experience during our Winter trip to Guatemala & Mexico. Then, we reflect on where we’ve been & where we are going as a podcast. We look forward to sharing our thoughts & ideas with you. Finally, we announce the winner of our latest Winter Fund Drive! Thank you to all our patrons who voted. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Manola Maldonado for helping us experience the beauty of Lake Atitlán, & to our non-profit umbrella organization E.L.L.S.S.A. FIND OUT MORE: In Grave Danger of Falling Food [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRy0FXd-1QA] documentary, Story Bridge [https://www.storybridge.space/] website, The World According to Sesame Street [https://archive.org/details/PBSIndependentLensTheWorldAccordingToSesameStreet2006.TVRip.] documentary, THE STORY CONNECTIVE IS 100% LISTENER SUPPORTED: If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share this podcast with friends, family, coworkers, Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, Learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective [https://www.patreon.com/storyconnective] or by using the "Become a Patron [https://patron.podbean.com/storyconnective]" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective [https://rally.org/storyconnective] Please like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective [https://www.facebook.com/storyconnective/] Thank you for your support.

020-RM Songs For Change

In this episode, you'll hear how the children at an elementary school became rock stars. Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School has become a model for how to use the arts to inspire children to reach their highest potential in the classroom, in the community, & beyond. We sat down with 2 educators, Melinda Caroll & Rae Takemoto, & heard the stories about an innovative arts integration project that combines classroom learning, science, garden learning, & music. Together, with the school garden as the theme, Melinda & Rae lead the children of the school through the entire process of creating a CD, from songwriting, to professional recording, to sharing the music with the world. Melinda & Rae believe strongly in creative potential. They share with us fantastic stories about their experiences & observations of how the arts can be woven into schools with powerful results. CREDITS: The songs from Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School featured in this podcast are Pulelehua and Lovely Lehua by 2nd grade students, The Living Earth by 4th grade, Nā Maka O Ka ʻĀina (Feat. John Cruz) by 3rd grade, E Kuʻu Māla ʻAi by the Pōmaikaʻi teachers, ʻOhana by 1st grade. All songs shared with permission from Inspire Media (all rights reserved). SPECIAL THANKS TO: the students & teachers of Pōmaikaʻi School, Melinda Caroll of the When We Shine Network, Rae Takemoto of Friends of Pōmaikaʻi, Lehua Simon of Mālamalama Maui, John Cruz, & our non-profit partner E.L.L.S.S.A. If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the podcast with friends, family, coworkers... Like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective [https://www.facebook.com/storyconnective/] The Story Connective is 100% listener supported; learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective [https://www.patreon.com/storyconnective] or by using the "Become a Patron [https://patron.podbean.com/storyconnective]" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective [https://rally.org/storyconnective]

019 Money-Wise Woman – Crystal Arnold

Crystal Arnold helps others define financial success in their own terms & cultivate true wealth. She is the founder of Money-Morphosis, the director of education at the Post Growth Institute, & is a money-wise woman & mother. Isn’t it odd that as important as money is in shaping our lives & the rules Western society, most people have a hard time talking about it? This has to do with our stories around money. In this interview Crystal talks about how she defines wealth, the ways in which our monetary system affects our world, local economies, not–for–profits, the role of women in shifting our economic story & more. Crystal inspires us to look at economy in new & resilient ways. We hope you find this interview inspiring too. Special thanks to Crystal Arnold, The Post-Growth Institute, & our non-profit umbrella organization E.L.L.S.S.A. If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the podcast with friends, family, coworkers... Like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective [https://www.facebook.com/storyconnective/] The Story Connective is 100% listener supported; learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective [https://www.patreon.com/storyconnective] or by using the "Become a Patron [https://patron.podbean.com/storyconnective]" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective [https://rally.org/storyconnective]

018-SB Grow Some Good – Story Bridge

Here are some stories that come straight from the garden – the school garden. We collected these stories when The Story Connective was invited to do a Story Bridge workshop with Grow Some Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences in schools. Our participants - garden coordinators, administrators, & board members - were prompted to talk about a time they experienced in the garden that a child will never forget. We can't wait to share with you the heartfelt stories that emerged. Special thanks to Grow Some Good & the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for helping make this Story Bridge possible. And thank you to our tellers: Bradley, Jadda, Kathy, Maurice, Judy, & Cynthia. Special thanks as well to Richard Geer, the founder of The Story Bridge Method & Qinghong Wei, Story Bridge's executive director, & the Story Bridge Team for all your community & support. Find out more at StoryBridge.Space [https://www.Storybridge.Space] If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the podcast with friends, family, coworkers... Like us on Facebook.com/StoryConnective [https://www.facebook.com/storyconnective/] The Story Connective is 100% listener supported; learn how to become a supporter at Patreon.com/StoryConnective [https://www.patreon.com/storyconnective] or by using the "Become a Patron [https://patron.podbean.com/storyconnective]" button on your Podbean podcast app. If you would like to make a one-time donation to the Story Connective, go to Rally.org/StoryConnective [https://rally.org/storyconnective]