All Stories Matter
Video podcast series
All Stories Matter – Three Mothers, Friends and Successful Women
Raising conscious, caring, engaged and future-focused children in today’s world can be quite daunting but not impossible. Hear the stories of Amber Walker, Adiah Jones and Cierra Pitts and be inspired by their candor, humility, love and humor. In this…
All Stories Matter: Letting Curiosity Lead with Dr. Anezka Viskova-Robertson
Seeing her "stumbling blocks" not as failures but steppingstones, Anezka is living a life of her own creation. Now, the Global Learning Manager at Western Michigan University, she is also one of the leading researchers in AI. Her open and…
All Stories Matter – Jazreal, Kalamazoo’s spoken word powerhouse
Alex Cruz, aka Jazreal, is a wonderfully talented writer and performer. Self-taught, Alex studied the dictionary to create his rhymes. His story is moving and inspiring.
All Stories Matter – Inter-generational Life Journeys and Lessons
Regina Nelson and Michael Scott, II discuss their journeys, share anecdotes, nuggets of wisdom from their parents and grandparents all the while inspiring continued joy on the journey.
All Stories Matter – “Kalamazoo Kept Calling Me Back.”
Almost all Kalamazoo folk have heard of Communities in School, but few might know the story of its current Executive Director, James Devers. James not only works diligently on behalf of children in our beloved community, but he and his…
All Stories Matter: Jodi Michaels, Global Ties Kalamazoo
Jodi discusses her journey from Canada to California, to New York to Kalamazoo, as well as a few stops and experiences along the way–– including synchronized swimming. We also learn about her work and passion, Global Ties Kalamazoo.
All Stories Matter: Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber
Clarence Lloyd and Kevin Crittendon first knew of each other from passing encounters on the Western Michigan Univeristy campus, exchanging the familiar "head nod" in recognition. Years later, a series of serendipitous events brought them together as coworkers. In this…
