Andrew Burdick interviews Dave West #3 (20200703) Odyssey of the Mind – History and Outstanding Efforts

Andrew Burdick and Dave West in their third Storycorps Connect interview. Dave explains the background of Odyssey of the Mind, an organization he has volunteered with for ~20 years. He then recounts some of his favorite anecdotes of moments of...

“Tell me about a time when you were super proud of something you created.”

Janine and I talked extensively about creativity and how she incorporates it into her life, in for example her paintings. We also discussed the progression of her creativity throughout her lifespan and how she has witnessed it evolve right in...

Dawn Mohrmann Interview – Small Business Owner

I Interviewed with Dawn Mohrmann, who is the owner and founder of Hydrangea Home, which is located in Northport, New York. Dawn's shop is an artful lifestyle shop that sells home fragrance, bath and body, art, jewelry, home decor, and...

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Amy Grant and Robyn Gahr

Sisters Amy Grant (61) and Robyn Gahr (63) share a conversation about what it was like growing up as Jewish in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the community they had there, and the role that Judaism has played in their lives.

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Anne Ripley and Sharron Dorr

Anne Ripley (76) is interviewed by her friend, Sharron Dorr (76), about Anne's volunteer work with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Cambodia during the time of the Khmer Rouge.

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Jovita Molina and Ariel Benson

Friends Ariel Benson (55) and Jovita Molina (57) discuss their friendship, their careers, and their lives outside of work.

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Tabitha Martinez and Anastasia Beard

Mother Tabitha Martinez (49) and daughter Anastasia Beard (31) discuss art as connection, and how it has impacted their lives and family through the generations.

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Mario Haynes and Carly Siegel

Friends and collaborators Carly Siegel (25) and Mario Haynes (35) reflect on past artistic experiences and discuss what stories they want to tell next.

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Georgia Carney and Josefina Calzada-Garza

Friends and coworkers Josefina Calzada (64) and Georgia Carney (61) remember the first time they met and what led them to work together at SewGreen. They talk about their creative path and the different ways in which they are engaging...

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Harris Newman and Patrick McNameeKing

Friends and creative juice smoothie co-blenders Patrick McNameeKing (34) and Harris Newman (34) reflect on their relationship and creative practices.

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Julia Wright, Arlene Wood, and Amanda Shotts

Amanda Shotts (45) interviews her friends Julia Wright (72) and Arlene Wood (84) about the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and their work as artists in the local community.

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Lynne Crumpacker and Zoe Dellinger

Friends Lynne Crumpacker (79) and Zoe Dellinger (61) discuss their experiences raising sheep, spinning, and crafting, and talk about the culture of art in Shenandoah County, VA.

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Patrick McNameeKing and Morgan Zipf-Meister

Patrick McNameeKing (34) and Morgan Zipf-Meister (39), coworkers at StoryCorps, share a conversation about the outdoors, building community, and creativity. They touch on the pandemic’s effects on adventuring and collaboration.

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Sabrina Stallworth and Ellen Lee

Sabrina Stallworth (57) shares a conversation with her friend and mentor Ellen Ellis Lee (81). They discuss their friendship, creative journeys, their families and upbringings, and their work.

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Tokeya Graham and Keilani Graham

Tokeya Graham (48) shares a conversation with her daughter, Keilani Graham (23), about the way the pandemic has shifted their relationship, as well as their understanding of personal creativity. They also discuss living authentically while centering autonomy.

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Ann Hunn and Finn Alban

Lifelong friends and "cribmates" Ann Hunn (75) and Finn Alban (75) share stories about growing up together, their family histories, and their life paths.