Untrained Wisdom
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -If you’re an older adult or have maturing loved ones and welcome inspiration and ideas on leading a more enriching life, this podcast is for you. Untrained Wisdom introduces you to people 55+ who currently redefine the paradigm on what it means to become older, and experienced individuals whose guidance helps seasoned generations live more fully.
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Thank You, and Goodbye: Ending Untrained Wisdom
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBAfter 2 years and 6 seasons of producing interviews, I've decided to end to Untrained Wisdom. In this final episode, I reflect on my experience. Thank you all for listening.
54: Panola, Ala. COVID-19 Vaccine Advocate Dorothy Oliver
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBDorothy Oliver, owner and operator of the general store in rural Panola, Ala., joined forces with a local county commissioner in 2021 to get as many people as she could to get vaccinated from COVID-19 in her small black community. Dorothy's efforts included diligently communicating with residents and educating them about the disease, which resulted in a nearly 99 percent vaccination rate among the community's adults in a state with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S. In this int...
53: Iowa House Candidate Sonya Heitshusen
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSonya Heitshusen was a television anchor and investigative reporter for nearly 30 years in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area. She's currently the public information officer for the Iowa Auditor of State and has had the opportunity to work on some investigations performed by the auditor's office. She's also an endurance athlete having completed three full Ironman races as well as numerous marathons and bike races. Her latest race, however, has nothing to do with swimming, biking, or running. Ea...
52: Grief + Healing Author Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBTony Rodriguez was a well-respected trauma therapist whose life was cut short in a tragic accident. Some time after, his wife Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez began journaling. Many of her raw, unfiltered accounts in the first 14 months of grief became the foundation of her 2022 book, "A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance: A Love Story of Grief, Trauma, Healing and Faith" published by Chalice Press. In this interview, Jennifer talks about the complexities of navigating life as a widow and mom to thei...
51: Quad Cities-Based Packing + Moving Expert Gwen Tombergs
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHelping others has always been the center of Gwen Tombergs' being, especially when it comes to the senior population. So when the opportunity came to start her own business, she took a leap of faith and started Fresh Start Living QC in January 2021. Based in the Quad Cities – a region of four cities in southeastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois – Gwen helps senior citizens organize and declutter if they are staying in their home or helps them downsize if they are moving. In this interview, ...
50: "In the Heights" Dancer Lillian Colón
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBLillian Colón was the first Latina Rockette to perform at Radio City Music Hall. Her years of experience on stage and backstage prepared her to ultimately audition for and be cast as a dancer in the 2021 musical film In the Heights. In this interview, Lillian shares what it was like to be at the audition and on the set, where she was the oldest dancer. Furthermore, Lillian briefly mentions her rough early years, which she spent in an orphanage and have served as a launching point for recent...
49: Aging Adult-Focused Music Therapist Alexis Baker
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAlexis Baker is a licensed and board-certified music therapist in Portland, Oregon who started Bridgetown Music Therapy, a subscription-based video library service with lessons targeted for aging adults. In this interview, Alexis talks about what music therapy (and what it's not), who her clients are within the senior citizen population that utilize her service, how the BMT platform works, and why this type of health service is beneficial. Furthermore, Alexis mentions the American Music Ther...
48: Illinois Local Elected Leaders Kai Swanson + Jenni Swanson
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBKai Swanson and Jenni Swanson are two of Illinois' local elected leaders. Kai serves as a member of the Rock Island County Board, and Jenni is an alderwoman in Rock Island, Illinois. In this conversation, the two talk about their interest in politics, why they got involved, how it has evolved in recent years, what they've learned about themselves, and more. View as PDF Jenni's Recommendation: - Beach / paddleboarding Kai's Recommendation: - Sa som i himmelen (As It Is In Heaven) Shuva's...
Season 6 Preview
April 03, 2022 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBIn Season 6, I have seven new episodes of guests whose experiences have shaped their narratives and aim to challenge our own beliefs of what’s possible. All my guests this year are based in the U.S. Guests this season are from Iowa, Illinois, New York, as well as guests for the first time from Oregon and Alabama. This preview episode introduces the following guests: 4/3 Season 6 preview 4/5 Ep. 48: Illinois Local Elected Leaders Kai Swanson + Jenni Swanson 4/12 Ep. 49: Agi...
BONUS: 2021 Messages from Guests
December 28, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBAs we say farewell to another interesting year with the pandemic in our lives, a few guests from the show share some of their highlights from their 2021 after an introductory story from host Shuva Rahim about Ep. 12 guests Pat Provencher and Patsy Dullea. In this episode you'll hear from: Estate Attorney Gordon Fischer, Ep. 2 Personal Video Historian Steve Trainor, Ep. 4 Climate Action Activist Miriam Kashia, Ep. 5 Prenatal Yoga Instructor Roberta Kelinson, Ep. 11 "Women Going For It"...
47: Teen Tech Educator for Senior Citizens Jordan Mittler
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAt age 12, Jordan Mittler came up with the idea of a technology program for senior citizens after realizing his grandparents couldn't use an iPhone he had gifted them. Now, in 2021, Jordan is a 17-year-old high school senior providing professional technology education to older adults all over the world through Mittler Senior Technology. In this interview, Jordan talks about how it felt realizing his grandparents didn't have the same tech skills he did and how he went about introducing himse...
46: Alzheimer's Family Advocate Karla Hult
September 27, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBOn Father's Day 2021 Twin Cities-based KARE 11 reporter Karla Hult launched So Many Goodbyes, an advocacy service for families who have loves ones living with Alzheimer's. After seeing her father's decline from the disease, Karla wanted to help others in a way she wished was available to her. Through mentoring and workshops, Karla aims to serve families so they can better navigate the long and difficult experience that one might expect with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. In this interview, Karl...
45: Anti-Ageist Birthday Card Activist Janine Vanderburg
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBA longtime community activist in Colorado, Janine Vanderburg leads Changing the Narrative, a campaign started in 2018 to change the way people think, talk and act about aging and ageism. This year Janine created and launched an anti-ageist birthday card campaign to help change the cultural narrative about aging, In this interview, Janine shares how she got involved in Changing the Narrative, how the birthday card activism began, and the selection process of the artists involved in the campa...
44: Iraq War Doctor-Soldier + Stroke Survivor Jon R. Kerstetter
September 07, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBJon R. Kerstetter completed three tours of duty in Iraq with the U.S. Army as a combat physician and flight surgeon from 2003 to 2006. After his return from Iraq, Dr. Kerstetter suffered a stroke while undergoing surgery for a brain aneurysm. The resulting cognitive and physical impairments left him unable to continue his career as a doctor and military officer. Through extensive physical and cognitive rehabilitation, he enrolled in a graduate writing program at Ashland University in Ashland...
43: University of Nebraska Loneliness + AI Researcher Dr. Valerie Jones
August 31, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe influence of Alexa – the voice-powered artificial intelligence assistant – among aging adults who live alone is the focal point of a recent study by Dr. Valerie Jones of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this interview, the associate professor in the school's College of Journalism and Mass Communications talks about the basic components of the study, the Alexa guide provided to help the senior citizens use the device regularly, and the implications the results can have for society. ...
42: Dog Biscuit Bakery Co-Owners Alex + Laura Taylor
August 24, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAlex and Laura Taylor embarked back to Iowa City, Iowa, after several years away to start a new chapter in their lives with their family of four. Little did they realize that would later include becoming owners of Woofables, a gourmet dog biscuit bakery which has become a thriving business serving hundreds of vendorsddd across the United States. In this interview, the couple talks about the challenges in their early years for Woofables as they worked other jobs and raised their kids. Alex a...
41: Class of 2021 Graduate Maria Manning
August 17, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBMaria Manning, originally from the Cape Verde Islands in West Africa, came to the U.S. when she was 31. After decades of taking care of family members and navigating through various health issues, she finally achieved one of her biggest goals this past spring by earning her bachelor's degree at the age of 88. She graduated with a double major in liberal arts and Spanish public services from Cal State Dominguez Hills. In this interview, Maria shares a bit about her childhood, her long path t...
40: TheOlderFolk.com Creator Sam the Senior
August 10, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBRobert Kaplan, aka Sam the Senior, is the creator of TheOlderFolk.com, an acknowledgement of humor-infused reality on being a senior citizen. The website and Instagram account feature aspects of his life – some in cartoon posts – that articulate the quirky realities of getting older as well as lessons about healthy habits aimed to encourage longevity. In this interview, Sam the Senior talks about his work with the aging population as a traveling optician prior to starting the site as well a...
Season 5 Preview
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.58 MBIn Season 5, I have eight new episodes of guests whose experiences have shaped their narratives and aim to challenge our own beliefs of what’s possible. All my guests this year are based in the U.S. and range in age from 17 to 89. Two interview episodes feature guests from my home state of Iowa. The others are from New York state, California, Colorado, as well as guests for the first time from the neighboring states of Nebraska and Minnesota. This preview episode introduces the following gu...
39: Re-Creator of Iconic Album Covers Robert Speker
June 22, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBAfter Sydmar Lodge Care Home in Edgware, England went into lockdown in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, activities co-coordinator Robert Speker – already accustomed to creating fun activities to keep residents motivated, enthused, and engaged – began a long-desired project to recreate iconic album covers. Robert shared a few images on Twitter in July 2020, which quickly sparked worldwide media attention and praise for the project. This included a few responses from those connected...
38: TikTok Grandma Mary Jo Laupp
June 15, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn June 2020, Mary Jo Laupp posted a short video on TikTok instructing her 1,002 followers to reserve tickets under fake email addresses to a campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The video went viral and the 19,000-seat arena attracted a mere 6,200 to the event, which was held during the coronavirus pandemic. In this interview, Mary Jo reflects on her journey with social media, which began on MySpace as way to ensure her then 13-year-old daughter stayed safe on the...
37: University of Iowa Device Advice Leaders Evita Woolsey + Ken Brown
June 08, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBDevice Advice is an organization at the University of Iowa in which college students teach senior citizens in the community about technology while making meaningful connections. In this interview, organization president Evita Woolsey and faculty adviser Ken Brown share their thoughts about why the group is beneficial for students as well as older adults. Starting with the origin story, Ken Brown explains how a prominent donor from St. Louis pitched Iowa's Tippie College of Business to star...
36: Iowa Aging-in-Place Nonprofit Co-Founder Susan Shullaw
June 01, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBDriven by a desire to have a transitional living option that positions itself between completely independent living and assisted living, Susan Shullaw and a group of friends co-founded TRAIL of Johnson County. As Iowa's first aging-in-place organization TRAIL modeled itself after the Village to Village Network and has grown to more than 200 members since opening its doors in 2017. In this interview, Susan shares why it's important for the community to have an aging-in-place organization, the...
35: Grandfather's Health Journey Chronicler Devin Perreault
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBDevin Perreault, a personal trainer in Boulder, Colo., was a teenager when he was encouraged by his grandfather, Ernie, to start strength training. That love of lifting came around full circle when Devin started training his grandfather at the age of 95. Ernie had just come home from the hospital after a 2.5-month recovery from hernia surgery when the duo started going to the gym twice a week. Under Devin's guidance, Ernie went from walking with a cane to jogging across a basketball court du...
34: Ola Possible Creators Jami Morton & Mary Olson
May 18, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJami Morton and Mary Olson live in the same neighborhood in Washington state. But their friendship began with sharing a love of music through jam sessions with other neighbors and eventually morphed into one-on-one conversations about what life has to offer – specifically for perennial women like them. Driven by a desire to inspire others of their generation, the two friends created Ola Possible as a place for women to look forward to their next chapter in life, "break down the stigma around...
33: Mental Health Advocate + Caregiver Daughter Keyanna Blass
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBKeyanna Blass' dad was in and out of her life growing up. A veteran in his 70s, Joseph Blass has struggled with drug addiction, schizophrenia, dementia, and homelessness. However, throughout the years, he has created unique and imaginative pieces of art. In this interview, Keyanna reflects on how the relationship with her father has evolved over time and how his psychological conditions motivated her to amplify the spotlight on mental health in the black community. Furthermore, she talks a...
32: Dallas-Based COVID Vaccine Resource Leader Renae Perry
May 04, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBRenae Perry is the chief operating officer at The Senior Source, a nonprofit organization serving older adults and family caregivers in the greater Dallas area for nearly 60 years. Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Texas, Renae and her team have been instrumental in ensuring older adults stay informed and have their questions answered. In this interview, Renae discusses how The Senior Source has helped elderly residents get vaccine appointments. Furthermore, she talks about the importan...
Season 4 Preview
April 29, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MBIn Season 4, I have eight episodes of guests whose experiences have shaped their narratives and aim to challenge our own beliefs of what’s possible. Four of my guests are from my home state of Iowa. The others are from Texas, Arizona, Washington state, Colorado, and England. This preview episode introduces the following guests: 5/4 Ep. 32: Dallas-Based COVID Vaccine Resource Leader Renae Perry 5/11 Ep. 33: Mental Health Advocate + Caregiver Daughter Keyanna Blass 5/18 Ep. 34: Ol...
BONUS: Introduction to Podcast Listening
April 06, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn late February 2021, host Shuva Rahim presented a webinar to a group of senior citizens that focused on introducing learners about how to listen to podcasts. This bonus episode is an edited version of that class, which was made possible through TRAIL of Johnson County and the Iowa City Senior Center. Listeners can follow along by viewing the visual presentation. View PDF Transcript If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Interested in starting your own pod...
31: Birds of Prey Facilitator for War Vets Patrick Bradley
March 02, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBPatrick Bradley learned a lot about Bald eagles in the most unexpected way imaginable: spending three years in the Canadian wilderness after returning home from the Vietnam War. The isolated experience up north helped him recover from what is more commonly known today as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Years later, Patrick's life would lead him to help other wounded warriors – his efforts formalized through the Avian Veteran Alliance, a nonprofit he co-founded that pairs veterans suff...
30: Equine-Inspired Leadership + Life Coach Cheri Villa
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBCheri Villa's affinity for horses stemmed from toys, books, and TV shows she was a youngster – not from being around the majestic creatures like many kids. So, years later, when she articulated her desire to have a horse – something that didn't make conventional sense since she never grew up learning to ride – little did she realize that admission would lead her to relocate in 2019 from an intense-paced life in the Washington, D.C.-area to a quaint horse farm in Ocala, Florida. In this inte...
29: Therapy Llama Trainer Niki Kuklenski
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBNiki Kuklenski of Washington state has been involved with llamas since she was a youngster. After graduating from college, she went on to train the top show llama of all time. Following his success, Eagle became registered for therapy work with Pet Partners, a national organization that registers nine different species of animals for such purposes. Since that time, Niki's therapy animal registrations include more than 10 different llamas. In this interview, the schoolteacher talks about the...
28: Arizona Pet Project Executive Director Leanna Taylor
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Arizona Pet Project is a nonprofit headquartered in Phoenix that focuses on building safer, healthier communities for people and their pets. In this interview, Executive Director Leanna Taylor talks about the work the organization does for people who may be struggling to care for their pets - many of whom are senior citizens on fixed incomes and are experiencing mental or physical challenges as they navigate through transitions in life. Leanna also talks about how the organization came ...
27: Unicorn Jazz Chief Fun Officer Dr. Chris Herzig
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDr. Chris Herzig is a full-time radiologist in southern California who – in partnership with his wife, Lisa – produces fun learning tools for young school-aged students. His work with Unicorn Jazz, an educational children's community brand that includes books and an Amazon TV show, allows Chris to explore new technologies and creative projects that don't play a role in his medical career. In addition, his science background serves as a foundation to incorporate left-brained learning - especi...
26: "Harley's Great Adventure" Author Kim Findlay
January 26, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOnly one week after she retired as the CEO and president of a science museum in Iowa, Kim Findlay and her husband left their home to explore the western U.S. in their RV. With them was their 10-year-old Golden Retriever, Harley, who the couple adopted when he was 8 weeks old. In the months to follow Kim's observations of how Harley responded to the world around him, coupled with the dog's changing health, prompted her to celebrate the furry family member in the form of a children's picture b...
25: Mountain Pony Rider Vivien Fallows
January 19, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBVivien Fallows of West Sussex, England took horse riding lessons as a child. That experience, though, was not pivotal to her upbringing. She stopped her lessons, grew up, raised a family, had a career, and pursued other interests - including writing a memoir called Travels with George: Diary of a Mum on a Mission published in 2017 about her solo journey to Australia after the age of 50. After Vivien and her husband moved from London to a small village, where nearly everyone was riding a ho...
Season 3 Preview – Animal Stories
January 12, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBWelcome to Season 3 of Untrained Wisdom, a podcast featuring people 55+ who are currently redefining the paradigm with amazing and inspiring endeavors, and industry professionals whose expertise improves the lives of seasoned generations. An additional common denominator of all the Season 3 guests is interesting animal-related stories, whether it's about a dog, horse, llama, bird or fictional character. Season 3 consists of 7 interviews - released each Tuesday starting January 19, 2021. Con...
Untrained Wisdom on Pinterest
January 05, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBIf you're someone who searches the web to locate a specific episode for a link in the Show Notes, there's now an easier stopping place to turn to: the Untrained Wisdom Pinterest page. In this short episode, host Shuva Rahim explains some of the different Pinterest boards on the Untrained Wisdom page, which include Guest Businesses/Employers and Guest Book Recommendations. If you're on Pinterest, follow Untrained Wisdom to stay updated on new pins. View PDF Transcript If you enjoyed this ...
Bonus: Good News in 2020
December 29, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIn what's been a difficult year for many, a few guests from Season 1 and Season 2 share some positive moments from their 2020 after an introductory statement from host Shuva Rahim. In this episode you'll hear from: Nia Instructor Beth Pelton, Ep. 1 Parent Caregiver & Author Diane Koster, Ep. 7 (Learn about Lindsay's Legacy Fund) Prenatal Yoga Instructor Roberta Kelinson, Ep. 11 Card Writer to Senior Home Residents Deborah Widger, Ep. 14 (DM her @shopgalny on Instagram about donating c...
24: Organizing Business Partners Cathy Borg & Brad Borg
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBUnlike a lot of family businesses, Brad Borg and Cathy Borg began working together only a few years ago. The close relationship between the brother and sister exudes a level of trust that puts the clients of their Toronto-based business, In and Out Organizing, at ease. In this interview, the siblings talk about how their different work backgrounds – which include jobs in government, the arts, and education – prepared them to work in the organizing industry. They also discuss the common thre...
23: Geriatric Physical Therapist Dr. Serena Liu
November 24, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDr. Serena Liu is a physical therapist who specializes in helping the geriatric population. In addition to working at the Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing Facility in San Rafael, California, she is creator of the @resilientaging Instagram account - an exploration of how to best help older adults navigate the challenges that come with aging outside traditional physical therapy. In this interview, Serena talks about how she made the decision to focus on older adults and about the types of patients...
22: "Women Going For It!" Author Diana Coleman
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBDiana Coleman is the author of Women Going For it! Taking Risks After 50. Describing herself as a risk-taking motivator, the Maine-based writer chronicled the stories of 26 women in their 50s through 80s that celebrate their resilience and stamina in taking personal risks. In this interview, Diana talks about how idea of exploring risk-taking after 50 began long before the book, with collecting of survey results from all over the country – prior to Survey Monkey existing. She also discusse...
21: Liver Transplant Recipient & OneLegacy/Donate Life Ambassador Peggy Averitt
November 10, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MBPeggy Averitt is a grateful liver transplant recipient in Orange County, California who has raised awareness for organ and tissue donation as a OneLegacy/Donate Life Ambassador. With her second chance at life, much of this nurse's volunteer time goes toward sharing her story to audiences so they understand the impact of being a donor. In this interview, Peggy – who celebrated her 7th Liverversary in the summer of 2020 – talks about her diagnosis with end-stage liver disease and the critical...
20: Solo Travel Advocate Leyla Alyanak
November 03, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBLeyla Alyanak is a journalist and former foreign correspondent from France who, at 43, made a major decision to reinvent herself and travel the world for solo for six months. That trip ended up lasting four years – before cell phones, apps, and Google. During that time, she had numerous adventures, including getting lost in a Mozambican minefield and paddling her way out of a flood in the Philippines. Now in her 60s, Leyla travels the world solo as often as she can, documenting it all on ...
19: New U.S. Residents Salehuddin & Nahar Ahmed
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSalehuddin and Nahar Ahmed were accustomed to living in different parts of the world for work and education. But they always returned to their home in Bangladesh. It wasn't until their two daughters moved to the Dallas, Texas-area that moving permanently to the U.S. became a consideration. In 2019, the couple was granted permanent residency. In this interview, the duo shares what the process entailed and compares life in the U.S. and Bangladesh. They also talk about how they are connectin...
18: Virtual Reality Expert Carleigh Berryman
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter Carleigh Berryman learned her grandmother wasn't as upbeat about life as she used to be, the young woman came up with an innovative idea that would help not only her aging loved one but catalyze a change in the mental health of many senior citizens. Through the 2019 founding of her Washington, D.C.-based company, Viva Vita, Carleigh and her team bring virtual reality (VR) to senior living communities. The curated experiences provided to residents allow engaging interactions while promo...
17: Poet Mary F. Lenox
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBTo say Mary F. Lenox has a way with words is an understatement. A retired university dean, the San Diego, California-based poet draws inspiration from her natural surroundings and regular walks. Several years ago, her observations about the physical world, intertwined with her own evolution as a person, led to a "spiritual practice" of writing a daily poem – a ritual she continues today. Some of those poems can be found in two books she's authored: Threads of Grace: Selected Poems (2015) and...
16: Climate Action Organization Co-Founder Ann Christenson
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBAnn Christenson observed the impacts of climate change early in her adult life. Her interest in raising awareness about the environment compelled her to participate in protests throughout the last decade in Washington, D.C. – one which resulted in a 2011 arrest while opposing the Keystone XL Pipeline. A year later, in 2012, the Iowa mother and grandmother co-founded a group called 100 Grannies for a Livable Future with her friend Barbara Schlachter to give older women like them a platform fr...
16: 100Grannies.Org Co-Founder Ann Christenson
October 06, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22.3 MBAnn Christenson observed the impacts of climate change early in her adult life. Her interest in raising awareness about the environment compelled her to participate in protests throughout the last decade in Washington, D.C. – one which resulted in a 2011 arrest while opposing the Keystone XL Pipeline. A year later, in 2012, the Iowa mother and grandmother co-founded a group called 100 Grannies for a Livable Future with her friend Barbara Schlachter to give older women like them a platform fr...
15: Children's Author & Illustrator Deepa Balsavar
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBFor more than 30 years, Deepa Balsavar of Mumbai, India, has been developing curricular materials and collaborating with experts to create educational resources. A few of her works led to an opportunity to write and illustrate children's books beginning in 2005. Since then, Deepa has flourished in her talents as a writer and artist. Her first children's book "The Seed", published by Tulika, was selected in 2007 an Outstanding International Book for Children in the White Ravens Catalogue pu...