Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTalking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Weekly I’ll be highlighting the power of narrative (both fiction and nonfiction) in my and my guests' lives. You're invited to share what stories have impacted your life and how it might have inspired change. This is designed to be a safe space where listeners and participants are invited to get in as deep as they want.
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Talking storytelling paths, diversity in journalism spaces and more with K(ae)itlyn
January 19, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBHey Talking Stories Crew! In this 2022 episode, I catch up with New Canadian Media (NCM) reporter and former journalism classmate, K(ae)itlyn. K(ea)itlyn and I chat about: Their reflections on the Canadian news landscape and their work with NCM K(ae)itlyn's storytelling journey and how Narnia fanfiction played a role Creating more spaces for BIPOC and non-binary journalism students Their research on police violence and the care involved The work that motivates them NOTE FROM OUR GU...
Talking 2022 reflections, life updates, recent headlines, and Christmas watch list
January 01, 2023 04:20 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBHappy 2023 Talking Stories Crew! In this episode I wrap up 2022 by talking about: Some personal life updates Recent headlines including the loss of Barbara Walters Tory Lanez found guilty of all three charges in Megan Thee Stallion shooting All the films and shows I caught up on over the holiday break The end of an era with Henry Cavill's Superman Hopes for the new year SHOW NOTES Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser Follow Talking Stories with Raqu...
Talking Talokan, Shuri's Journey, Favourite Wakanda Forever Performances and More with Vivian Ntiri
November 26, 2022 03:04 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBHey Talking Stories Crew! We're back with our spoiler-filled discussion of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with my good friend, Vivan Ntiri. Vivian is a runner, baker, lawyer and fellow nerd. In this episode we chat: Introduction to the Talokans The Wakandan vs Talokan approach to outsiders trying to take vibranium resources The death of the Queen Shuri's coming-of-age journey and taking on the Black Panther mantle Favourite performances The next phase of Marvel films F...
Talking Wakanda Forever, Twitter and Stories that Inspire with Vivian Ntiri | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
November 15, 2022 05:34 - 1 hour - 107 MBHey Talking Stories Crew! We're getting FED today. Today we're joined by my good friend Vivan Ntiri. Vivian is many things including a runner, baker, lawyer and fellow nerd. In this episode we chat: - Vivian's personal journey from med school aspirations to becoming a lawyer - The inspiring and ongoing stories of Michelle Obama and Issa Rae - Elon Musk and what the Twitter acquisition teaches about what not to do as a leader - Part 1 of our Black Panther Wakanda forever chat, talki...
Twitter Twaddle Continues, Virtual Dating, Wakanda Forever Anticipation | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
November 07, 2022 18:23 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBHappy November Talking Stories Crew! In the headlines we talk about: Drama continues with the Twitter acquisition Briefly chat about Drake's disparaging line regarding Megan in his new album In fandom news we catch up on: Expectations for Black Panter 2: Wakanda forever In inspirational stories we finish our chat about: Jennifer Hudson's Aretha Franklin in Respect Join the conversation and send me your thoughts and suggestions to our Talking Stories channels on IG and Twitter...
Prince Harry's Spare, DCEU shakeup and starting From Scratch | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
October 31, 2022 04:04 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBHappy almost November Talking Stories Crew! This week, we check in and chat about the imprtance of legacy and being present. In the headlines we talk about: Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter Kanye West fallout continues Prince Harry's new book Spare In fandom news we catch up on: the House of the Dragon season finale Doctor Who and David Tennant shakeups in the DCEU and Henry Cavill departing Geralt In inspirational stories we start talking about: Jennifer Hudson's Aretha Fra...
Taking Up Space, BLAXPO, Books That We Can't Put Down | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
October 24, 2022 01:26 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MB VideoHey Talking Stories crew! We're chatting taking up space, headlines including the resignation of UK PM Liz Truss, BLAXPO back in Toronto, and in fandom news, discussing the House of Dragons leak, Taylor Hale, the first Black woman to win a regular season of Big Brother, and finally highlighting books we couldn't put down. Join the conversation and send me your thoughts and suggestions to our Talking Stories channels on IG and Twitter or send them directly to my channels at @raqlionchaser. Se...
We're Back! New season, Rings of Power, Fanfic and Reading Lists | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
October 16, 2022 04:29 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MB VideoWelcome back to season 3, Talking Stories crew! Join me as I chat about the new show format, Keke Palmer's digital platform KeyTV, my thoughts on Rings of Power, Fanfiction turned into movies and why it's meaningful and a reading list highlight. Join the conversation and send me your thoughts and suggestions to our Talking Stories channels on IG and Twitter or send them directly to my personal channels at @raqlionchaser. See you next week! What we discuss: Gratitude and upcoming epi...
Joshua Edwards | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJoshua Edwards - content creator, business owner, entrepreneur, and host of the "Shop Talk Quinte" podcast - joins us! In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, lessons learned from entering the marketing world in our 20s, family, and legacy. Joshua, a devout Christian, weaves his reflections on faith into what has shaped him as a person and he takes time in this podcast to get vulnerable on the impacts of addiction. Tune in for this special conversation! Topics we cover: - Enteri...
Memorable words by women in fiction | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
March 07, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's the final episode of series 2! Thanks for joining the conversation. In honour of International Women's Day, Raquel highlights a few memorable lines from fictional women. Join Raquel as she thanks listeners and tries her hand at performing. Tune in for this final chat of series 2, and see you again in series 3! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. SHOW NOTES Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter an...
Anna Akoto | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBAnna Akoto - writer, communications professional and creator of "so these are my twenties" podcast - joins us! It's Black History Month, so in this chat, we focus on Black writers, bell hooks' All About Love: New Vision and what it means to treat love as a verb. We also chat about the importance of documenting our histories, influential stories growing up and more. Tune in for this fun conversation! Topics we cover: Consumption choices in our 20s Bell Hooks' All About Love: New Visions ...
Robin Harry | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
January 22, 2021 06:04 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBRobin Harry - cancer survivor, registered nurse, infection control practitioner, writer and fellow geek sits down to chat stories with us in this week's episode. In this chat, you'll hear about Robin's very personal connection to the loss of Chadwick Boseman, how her personal story has defined her, wrestling with survivor's guilt, being a Black Girl Nerd and more. Tune in for this special conversation! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories ...
Jody Anderson | Talking Stories With Raquel Russell
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this week's episode, freelance writer and former journalism school classmate, Jody Anderson joins us to talk stories. We chat about meaningful story assignments, influential writers, movies we would use to describe ourselves, and the ongoing journey of discovering self. Tune in for this insightful conversation! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Follow Jody on Instagram and Twitter: @meshisland Follow...
Russell Fam Talks Christmas | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
December 25, 2020 05:33 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBHappy Holidays! In this special episode, Raquel chats with family members about Christmas, their favourite holiday stories, reflections on the OG Christmas story and how this Christmas looks different. Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Follow #TalkingStories on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and join the conversation! DISCLAIMERS: Music includes "Upbeat Hip Hop Music" by Soul Prod and "We Thre...
Patricia Russell | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this week's episode, Patricia Russell - author, pastor, singer, speaker, and coach - chats with us about her new book, her near-drowning experience, her journey as a two-time cancer survivor and more. Tune in for this special mother-daughter chat. Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. -- Follow Patricia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrussellsings/ Follow Patricia on Twitter: https://twitt...
Justin Malone | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
December 08, 2020 04:38 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBTalking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. In this week's episode, Justin Malone - a digital storyteller and entrepreneur - chats with us about the power of personal stories. -- Follow Justin on Instagram Follow Justin on Twitter -- Other Show Notes: In this episode, we talked about the great, Jordon Veira. Check out his legacy accounts https://www.facebook.com/JordonVeira/ https://www.instagram.c...
Farewell Arrow's Felicity Smoak | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell (Part 1)
May 04, 2019 20:19 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBHoly frak, the moment has arrived. During the May 13th season finale of hit CW show Arrow, fans are saying farewell to Felicity Smoak for the next two weeks, Raquel takes time to chat and reflect on the character's overall impact and why she resonates with so many. Have a story about about how you've connected with Felicity? Shoot us a message on Twitter @TalkingStoriesR or via email at [email protected] and we'll feature it in part 2. -------------- Talking Stories with Raquel ...
Lois Lane and an Ode to Comic Book Journalists | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
April 30, 2019 20:16 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this special episode of Talking Stories, Raquel talks about Lois Lane – the original comic book Journalist. -------------- Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a weekly show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Weekly I’ll be highlighting the power of narrative (both fiction and nonfiction) in mine and my guests lives. You're invited to share what stories have impacted your life and how it might have inspired change. This is designed to be a safe spac...
Karen Page and an Ode to Comic Book Journalists | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
April 27, 2019 20:14 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBOn this episode of Talking Stories, Raquel talks about Netflix/Marvel’s iteration of comic-book/tv show journalist Karen Page. Listen in to learn more about how Karen's journey from regular citizen to city reporter serves as a model for how we can live in our busy and heavy world. -------------- Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a weekly show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Weekly I’ll be highlighting the power of narrative (both fiction and nonf...
Ben Urich and an Ode to Comic Book Journalists | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
April 13, 2019 20:10 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBOn this episode of Talking Stories, Raquel talks about Netflix/Marvel’s iteration of comic-book Journalist Ben Urich. Listen in to hear how Ben’s courage and journalistic persistence left an impression on Raquel. -------------- Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a weekly show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Weekly I’ll be highlighting the power of narrative (both fiction and nonfiction) in mine and my guests lives. You're invited to share what sto...
Iris West and an Ode to ComicBook Journalists | Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
March 21, 2019 20:06 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBOn the episode of Talking Stories, Raquel talks about the CW network iteration of comic-book Journalist Iris West with superfan, Fowsia Shariff. Listen in to hear how storytelling for this character inspired career paths, activism and more! -------------- Find Fowsia on Instagram at: @fowsiakshariff Official Twitter: @fowsiakshariff Fandom Twitter: @iriswestallens . . Find #Shethority on Instagram and Twitter at: @shethority @shethoritypack And online at: http://www.shethority.com...
Intro: Talking Stories with Raquel Russell
February 23, 2019 09:31 - 10 minutes - 15 MBTalking Stories with Raquel Russell is a weekly show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Weekly I’ll be highlighting the power of narrative (both fiction and nonfiction) in mine and my guests' lives. You're invited to share what stories have impacted your life and how it might have inspired change. This is designed to be a safe space where listeners and participants are invited to get in as deep as they want. To start off the show I’m highlighting journali...