Our Voices Matter Podcast
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsOur stories have the power to bring us closer together, if only we will listen. Emmy Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, intimate conversations that reveal our common humanity. This show is not about politics; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.
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Life After the Olympics - Laura Wilkinson
August 05, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBYes, Simone Biles, there is life after the Olympics. Life after years of dedication to one goal. Life after pushing your body and your mind to the limit. And yes, you are "more than your accomplishments and your sport". Just ask Laura Wilkinson. The 3-time Olympian and Olympic gold medal-winning diver is still inspiring us more than 20 years after standing on the podium. Incredibly, she competed at the 2020 Olympic trials as a 43 year-old mom of four. Inspirational for sure. But that's...
Here's What I'm Thinking.... Linda Lorelle
July 23, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's almost time for our new season, so I thought I'd try something a little different. "Here's What I'm Thinking". It's time to put myself on the hot seat and share whatever's on my mind. Every now and then, perhaps once a month, I will take off my journalist's hat and allow myself to be part of the story. Click on Ask Me Anything, tell me what you think, and we'll take it from there. This week, "Here's What I'm Thinking" about Mental Health. It's an important topic that often brin...
Candle Queen
July 02, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 34.7 MBCall her the Candle Queen who's shining a light and sharing the stories of amazing women! Ianthe Mauro is fluent in the language of candles. Whatever the shape or scent, candles are a perfect metaphor for what Ianthe is all about -- bringing light and love to our troubled world. Sound familiar? It's one of the mantras of this podcast and all of the content I create. No wonder I felt an instant connection to Ianthe the moment I heard her voice in a room on Clubhouse. Our conversation he...
America Talks - David Eisner
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhen America Talks, people listen. At least that's the goal of what is described as a weekend of connection in the midst of deep division. This Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th, Americans will talk one-on-one, face-to-face on video across our political divides. I will be one of them. As a member of the Our Voices Matter Podcast community, you know that courageous conversations like this feed my soul. It's safe to say I have a kindred spirit in this week's encore guest, David Eisner...
A Front Row Seat to History - Sonia Jarvis
May 20, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBShe not only had a front row seat to history, she was a ground-breaking participant. And she is still breaking glass ceilings and making significant contributions to our world. Sonia Jarvis is a Yale-educated legal scholar who has blazed trails in courtrooms, in classrooms, in civil rights arenas and even basketball arenas. She was the first Black female varsity athlete at Stanford University. She spent years in the trenches fighting for voting rights and equality. Today she is a Dist...
Rising Above With Joy - Scott Hamilton
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 41.2 MBScott Hamilton's life is a master class in how to rise above with joy. Many know him from his iconic career as an Olympic and world figure skating champion -- and that backflip he made famous. He holds a whopping 70 titles. He's also in both the U.S. Olympic and World Figure Skating Halls of Fame. Others have followed his cancer journey and advocacy for those walking that same path. The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation is now more than 20 years strong. But there is so much more to t...
You Are Not Alone - Linda Lorelle
May 06, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIf there is one message to get across to those struggling with mental illness, it is this: You Are Not Alone. As I write this, my daughter is attending the funeral of a 25 year-old friend who took his life. I did not know the young man, but I know he was deeply loved by his family and friends. And I know that their lives without him, are forever changed. The National Alliance on Mental Illness says more than 50 million adults in America experienced mental illness in 2019. In the last ...
AAPI Heritage Month: Grace's Story
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24.4 MBAs we prepare to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month starting May 1st, Our Voices Matter Podcast is sharing one woman's story. It's an immigrant story of heartbreak, hope and the power of love. It's an especially poignant story as hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise. Grace Mase emigrated to America from Taiwan when she was a child. Those early days in her new homeland were fraught with challenges. Grace buried many of those memories, but recent events have brought them to the sur...
Lean In To The Fear - Mia Mends
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIt's a long way from childhood immigrant to corporate leader in America. This week's guest on Our Voices Matter shares how leaning into the fear got her to the top. It might seem counterintuitive, but for Mia Mends, that's the secret sauce. Her Ghanian-born parents passed down the family recipe to Mia and her sisters. Fast forward a few decades and the proof is in the pudding. Mia is Chief Administrative Officer at Sodexo, a food service and facilities management company with more tha...
"Gliding" to the Final Four - Clyde Drexler
April 01, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBIn case you hadn't noticed, it's March Madness and the University of Houston Cougars are in the Final Four. For this Houston-based podcast, that's a BIG deal!! The last time the Cougars made it to the Final Four was 1984. Basketball fans will remember that as the era of Phi Slama Jama. The headliners: Coach Guy V. Lewis, Hakeem Olajuwon, and this week's encore guest, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler. Clyde and I sat down for this interview during the first season of Our Voices Matter Podcast. W...
This is MY Judge - Judge Leonia Lloyd
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat causes a defendant, sent to prison by a judge, to say with affection and respect, "This is MY judge?" Judge Leonia Lloyd answers that question in this week's episode of Our Voices Matter podcast. Spoiler alert: humanity is at the core of her answer. Judge Lloyd's remarkable career spans more than four decades, first as a teacher, then as an attorney and judge. She took that journey with her twin sister, Leona, by her side. The book, "Your Honor, Your Honor: A Journey Through Grief...
Courageous Conversation: Mental Health - Josh Donaldson
March 09, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week's episode features a Courageous Conversation about mental health. It was recorded a few days before the breathtaking revelations from Meghan Markle that she had considered suicide. The subject of mental health is too often taboo, but Josh Donaldson is on a mission to change that. The courage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in talking openly about their personal experience will, no doubt, shed further light on the importance of this mission. Josh is the Founder and CEO of When...
Point Counterpoint - Nick Anderson
March 03, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.8 MBLeft. Right. Black. White. Point. Counterpoint. And the beat goes on... When does it stop? And who -- or what -- will lead the way to the nuance in the middle? Enter 16 editorial cartoonists. 8 from the Right -- 8 from the Left -- led by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Nick Anderson. A changing media landscape kicked him out of his comfort zone and into an unlikely opportunity to celebrate the complexity of our humanity...through humor. In the last few years Nick has had to searc...
Hate Through the Lens of Humanity - Shannon Foley Martinez
February 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB"It's difficult. It's painful. It requires vulnerability. But if we choose to look at hate through the lens of humanity, we can totally do this." Shannon Foley Martinez speaks from personal experience. She speaks as a former white supremacist who left the movement and now counsels others seeking to leave a life of hate behind. With the January 6th insurrection still fresh in our minds, hers is a voice worth listening to. The world watched in horror as thousands attacked and overran the...
Leap of Faith - Chih Lin and Michael Dorsey
February 03, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWhat possessed two engineers to ditch their corporate jobs in oil and gas, take a leap of faith and launch a business making dumplings? The answer is in this week's episode of Our Voices Matter Podcast. Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey are all about community, connection and story -- and their story is a doozy! I won't spoil it for you, but I will give you a hint. They asked themselves a simple, yet profound question: "Are you just fitting in, or do you belong?" They then found the courage t...
Anything Is Possible - Jilly Anais
January 27, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MBWhen 25 year-old Jilly Anais says anything is possible, she means it. And not just for herself; but for all of us. For our divided society. For our world. Jilly is on a mission to live life to the fullest, with meaning, purpose and a whole lot of fun! Want proof? Just check out her Instagram. This social media influencer has more than 3.5 million followers across multiple platforms, showcasing her seemingly endless talent. Singer - check. Model - check. Actor - check. Author ...
Unlock Your Kindness - James Brown
January 20, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBWe all have it in us. But sometimes we're not sure how to get it out -- how to express it -- how to unlock our kindness. And let's face it. If there's anything the world needs more of right now -- it's kindness, empathy and respect. Let's say you're White and you want to reach out to a Black friend, deeply affected by racial injustice. What should you say, or not say, to express your support? Or maybe you're a boss at a loss for words on how to encourage your employee to reach her pot...
What Does It Mean To Be Human?
January 02, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat does it mean to be human? This question is at the forefront of my mind. I didn't expect it to be there on the second day of this new year. I expected to come out of the blocks with a fresh take on the usual message of hope and inspiration. But we are not living in usual times. I will stop writing now and invite you to watch and listen to my raw, unfiltered thoughts, brought about by a Twitter post from a previous Our Voices Matter guest. How much longer will it take us to recogni...
Bank Greenwood: Rising From the Ashes
December 18, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBThis week’s podcast is an invitation to revisit an earlier interview after watching the brief video below. It stars actor and activist, Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), one of the driving forces behind Bank Greenwood. The new mobile banking platform was inspired by the early 1900’s Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also known as Black Wall Street. The recirculation of Black wealth occurred all day, every day, and Black businesses thrived — until June 4, 1921. The Tulsa race massacre l...
At The Crossroads with Rev. Luke Powery
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWe have a choice to make. As Americans, as humans, there is no doubt we are at the crossroads. Which way will we go? I asked that question of the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, desperately wanting an answer that will make me want to get out of bed in the morning. Of course, nothing is that easy, but through the twists and turns of our conversation, I came out on the other side with a sense of optimism. And yes, hope. Powery is an author, singer, renowned preacher and the first Black Dean of The...
Leading With Love with Kam Franklin
November 25, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAnyone who lives her life leading with love has my utmost respect and admiration. Add in a ridiculous amount of talent, intellect and empathy and you can count me as a super fan. Kam Franklin, lead singer of the Houston band, The Suffers, has been making music for more than ten years now. As you will hear in this week's episode, in life and in music, Kam leads with love. My conversation with Kam is timely for a couple of reasons. She's a featured performer in "America's Table" set to a...
Leading With Love with Kim Franklin
November 25, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAnyone who lives her life leading with love has my utmost respect and admiration. Add in a ridiculous amount of talent, intellect and empathy and you can count me as a super fan. Kam Franklin, lead singer of the Houston band, The Suffers, has been making music for more than ten years now. As you will hear in this week's episode, in life and in music, Kam leads with love. My conversation with Kam is timely for a couple of reasons. She's a featured performer in "America's Table" set to a...
America's Table
November 18, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThanksgiving 2020. With all the chaos and heartbreak that defines this year, I'll bet you this --America's Tables will look and feel a lot different. In the midst of turkey and all the trimmings, there will likely be talk of COVID tests and Zoom meetings. Virtual school and mask wearing. And the giant elephant in the room -- the Presidential election. That one may very well make your well thought-out family and friends "COVID bubble" burst. Here's a question for us all: Can we set a...
Art Finds A Way with Guest Jessica Green
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBEven in the age of COVID and the relentless assault on civility, art finds a way. It finds a way to heal, to inspire, to engage and to elevate. It connects us to each other and reflects our common humanity, while it illuminates and captures the power of our stories. My guest this week understands this at her very core. Jessica Green has dedicated her life to creating, collaborating and sharing art. She led the famed Maysles Documentary Center in Harlem for ten years before taking on ...
The Path Forward - Linda Lorelle
November 04, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBElection Day 2020 has come and gone. The votes are still being counted. Now the real work begins: forging The Path Forward. As I share my thoughts on the subject in this week's podcast, I invite you to join me in Our Voices Matter's new initiative, The Path Forward, by sharing your solutions on how we move forward together. Pull out your phone, video record your thoughts and upload your video on OurVoicesMatterPodacast.com. It could be featured in an upcoming TV special Thanksgiving...
Peeling Back The Pain - Aaron Layton
October 28, 2020 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWhat if I told you that the path toward healing our divides lies in peeling back our pain? Are you willing to go there? My guest this week on Our Voices Matter is more than willing. In fact, he uses his lived experience to help others navigate that treacherous, yet transformative path. Aaron Layton is an educator and diversity consultant who holds a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. On August 9, 2014, the fatal shooting of 18 year old Michael...
Domestic Terrorism & the Path to Empathy - Jesse Morton
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBIt starts with dehumanizing "the other." It can lead to domestic terrorism. Recent headlines out of Michigan provide yet another horrifying example of how far we've gone astray. Those accused of plotting to kidnap and do harm to Governor Gretchen Whitmer put her humanity aside, to prove a point. Their point. Those who disagree be damned. Are we listening, America? This is our wakeup call. Choice Number 1: Demonize those with whom we disagree and continue down the path to our mutua...
Pro Athletes, Ex-Pats, Race & The Vote
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBGetting out the vote is front and center as the U.S. Presidential election draws near. But what if you're an ex-pat living overseas? Do you know what to do and when to do it to ensure that your vote counts? It's a question some forward-thinking, civic-minded pro athletes decided to answer. They are using their visibility and influence to inform and educate their overseas colleagues, especially the younger ones, about exercising this most sacred right, regardless of where you're living. T...
Remembering Sandra Bland - Hannah Adair Bonner
July 15, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBFive years ago this week, Sandra Bland was found hanging in her Texas jail cell. Three days earlier, a Texas State trooper had stopped her for failing to signal a lane change. Following their heated exchange, the trooper hauled her off to jail. Questions continue to surround Bland's death which was ruled a suicide. A Grand Jury indicted trooper Brian T. Encinia for making a false statement about why he ordered Bland out of her car. Prosecutors later dropped the charges after Encinia ...
Family First - #CourageousConversation
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHumans across the globe are finally talking about race. Not in whispers, but out loud. Real, raw talk that requires self-examination while giving others #permissiontospeak and having the #couragetolisten with an open mind. What happens when those dialogues are among family members? And what happens when those family members are multi-racial? In part 2 of our series "#Courageous Conversations" we find out. In the wake of George Floyd's death and massive protests confronting police bruta...
Dialogue, Diversity & Solutions With Guest David Eisner
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIf ever there were a moment in history when we are in dire need of diverse dialogue that leads to solutions, this is it. Most of you probably haven’t heard of Convergence, but you need to know about its work and how its methodology can help all of us have #courageous conversations in our everyday lives. For more than 11 years, this Washington, DC non-profit has brought together people with opposing points of view to talk about issues of critical national importance, and believe it or not, a...
The Tulsa Race Massacre: 99 Years Later - Reggie Turner
June 19, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBFor White Americans seeking to understand the depth of Black America’s pain and anger, the Tulsa Race Massacre is a good place to start. My guest today, Reggie Turner, produced and directed a documentary with first person accounts from survivors. They lived to tell the story of a thriving community that was a bastion of Black economic independence and wealth — until it was burned to the ground by a mob of angry White people. Rather than releasing this episode on our regular Wednesday schedu...
Starting Where We Are - #CourageousConversations
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThe events of the last few weeks have been a catalyst for humans around the world to engage courageous conversations that have the capacity to change our culture. Open, raw, necessary and difficult dialogue about racism, discrimination, police brutality, prejudice and privilege. White privilege, to be exact. Rarely discussed in "mixed company" and typically relegated to the ranks of "we don't talk about this", these incendiary topics are now front and center from social media to the fa...
It Comes With A Price - Ron Inge
June 11, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBFor decades he struggled to find the words. They were always there, bubbling up just beneath the surface, but they had to stay hidden for the sake of his safety and his sanity. It took the murder of George Floyd and the resulting, massive outcry for the words to finally come tumbling out. He could no longer hold them in. He put them on paper, but that wasn't enough. He needed to speak them out loud. And now he has. Dr. Ron Inge turned his successful dental practice into a flourishing corpo...
The Backside of the Tapestry - Dr. Marcia Brennan
June 06, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThe intersection of art, history, medicine, society and culture can teach us a lot. Especially in the midst of crisis. Especially if we ask the right questions. What will it take for us to come together? In whose interest is it for us to come together? In whose interest is it for us to remain divided? Provocative questions posed by Dr. Marcia Brennan, Modernist Art Historian and Professor of Humanities at Rice University. In the few days between our scheduled interview and the time ...
COVID-19 & The Common Good - Kari Nixon
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBLockdown, social distance, wear a mask. Protest, open up, ditch the mask. As our divisions deepen, the death toll continues to rise. Nearly 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19. "How can we expect people to care about one another when we've built a society that's like...you make it on your own or you fail on your own?" Excellent, insightful question posed by this week's guest, Dr. Kari Nixon, a scholar of Medical Humanities and Assistant Professor at Whitworth University in Spokane, W...
The Encourager - James Brown
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAn event. A person. A kind word. All have the power to encourage and change a person's life. If anyone can attest to that, it's James Brown. I first interviewed him about a year ago as his new digital platform, EncourageX, was just launching. I don't have to tell you how much our world has changed since then. But what hasn't changed is the need for what James has built, and his vision of a world where encouragement is at our core. In fact, we need it now more than ever. As we cope ...
Constitutional Rights During a Pandemic - Justin Dyer
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat are your rights during a pandemic? The global death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise. The push to reopen economies is gaining momentum. The rights of the individual versus what's deemed best for the common good, are on a collision course. Who has the constitution on their side? We thought it a question worth exploring, so we invited Justin Dyer, Director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, to help us decipher how our forebears envisioned such a crisis to our d...
When The Virus Takes a Loved One - James T. Campbell
April 30, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhen The Virus takes a loved one, what happens next? How does one grieve through quarantine? How is a life celebrated when social distancing is in effect? How does a family come to grips with death in the age of COVID-19? They weren’t ready to say goodbye. The 88-year old beloved husband, father of 5 and grandfather/great-grandfather of 34, had a lot of life yet to live. More church services and birthday parties to celebrate. More family outings to enjoy. More baseball and football gam...
Resilience in the Age of COVID-19 - Linda Rhodes
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBThe stress is real. The question is: “How do we cope in a healthy way that leads to resilience in the age of COVID-19?” As Our Voices Matter continues its focus on helping us get through this crisis together, today we highlight resources available through The Women’s Fund in Houston. The 40-year old non-profit champions women and girls, but the online tools it is now providing can help all of us advocate for our health. Let’s vow to come out strong on the other side. Executive Director, Lin...
The Quarantine Patient - Lesley Throup
April 14, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis is the story of one woman's Coronavirus journey. "There's no cure for COVID-19. Go home and take care of yourself," said the healthcare worker. Sick, alone and determined not to give into the fear, one Houston area woman heard those terrifying words and took them to heart. She went home and did everything in her power to rid her body of Coronavirus. From symptoms, to diagnosis to tips on what is working for her to feel better, Lesley Throup holds nothing back. Listen, watch and che...
Leading With Humanity - Jerry Lasco
April 09, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBLike so many small business owners, Jerry Lasco is fighting for his family, his employees and his community during this age of COVID-19. Forced to furlough many of the 500 workers who keep his popular Houston restaurants going, Jerry started looking for ways to help them and other hospitality workers survive. This isn't the first time he's had to pick up the pieces and re-think how to move forward. The last time was on 9/11 when he was an airline pilot who lost his job that day. He's no...
I Refuse to Lose My Humanity
April 06, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MBI'm right there with you, Dr. Dalmia Manoj. That's why I'm sharing your story with the Our Voices Matter audience. Your voice matters, along with those of every healthcare worker and first responder on the front lines of caring for COVID-19 patients. Along with every person on this planet now living under a shroud of uncertainty previously unthinkable until a few short weeks ago. This is a place where all of you can be heard. This is a place where we will put your stories front and cen...
Pandemic Inside a Pandemic with Guest Indrani Goradia
April 06, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBCOVID-19 has changed life as we know it. Wash your hands. Self-quarantine. Stay home, where the assumption is you are safe. From the virus. Not your abuser. As of this writing the Coronavirus pandemic is in approximately 110 countries. Domestic violence is in every single country, and has been, long before the virus upended our lives. “It’s been a pandemic for decades,” says Indrani Goradia. “And now we have a pandemic inside a pandemic.” Goradia grew up in a household where she says “viol...
Transparency & the Energy Transition with Guest Melody Meyer
March 04, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBMy conversation with Melody Meyer, is a great way to kick off Women's History Month on OVM. Meyer is a trailblazer for women in energy and started in the industry 40 years ago. You could count her female colleagues on one hand -- or less. Talk about feeling like "the other!" Today, after retiring from a stellar career at Chevron, Meyer is embracing her second act, advocating for parity and transparency in the industry to which she has devoted her life -- an industry which itself is ofte...
Energy Meets Art With Guest Donna Cole
February 26, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat on earth could possess the owner of a successful energy company to produce a musical about a 17th century cloistered nun who is up for sainthood? For Donna Cole, CEO of Cole Chemical, it's all about connection. Connecting the right and left sides of her brain. Connecting one good person to another. Connecting us all to our common humanity. Cole is a Japanese American woman who started her business with $5,000 at a time when Japan-bashing was common. Today, Cole Chemical & Distrib...
Prophetic City - Stephen Klineberg
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBBy now you know that Our Voices Matter podcast originates from Houston, Texas. If you don't live here and have never visited, what are you waiting for?!? But seriously, there is good reason to pay attention to this great city, poised to become the 3rd largest city in the country in a few short years. Why should you care what happens here? Because, as my guest this week explains, "Houston is where the American future is being worked out." Sit back and enjoy my conversation with noted Ric...
Navigating the Rising Tide of Uncertainty - Aida Araissi
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSitting down with Aida Araissi, Founding Director of the Bilateral Chamber in Houston, Texas, is like taking a quick trip across the globe with your best friend as a tour guide. Sure, she knows all the sites you'll want to see, but more important, she'll give you a human perspective that will leave a lasting impression and likely change how you view the world. Born in Tunisia and raised in Houston, Aida founded the Bilateral Chamber to help foster business relationships between the U.S. and...
Navigating the Rising Tide of Uncertainty - Aida Araissi
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSitting down with Aida Araissi, Founding Director of the Bilateral Chamber in Houston, Texas, is like taking a quick trip across the globe with your best friend as a tour guide. Sure, she knows all the sites you'll want to see, but more important, she'll give you a human perspective that will leave a lasting impression and likely change how you view the world. Born in Tunisia and raised in Houston, Aida founded the Bilateral Chamber to help foster business relationships between the U.S. and...
Beyond Art: Elevating Humanity With Justin Garcia
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBDon’t you just love it when you meet someone and you instantly click? That’s how I felt when I met artist and author, Justin Garcia, only a few days ago. By the time our brief encounter ended, I knew I wanted him to be a guest on Our Voices Matter; that his voice is an important one to add to our ongoing conversation about connection and humanity. I’ve always believed that art, in all its forms, has the power to bring us together in ways that nothing else can. Its transcendent nature speak...