All Stories Matter
Video podcast series
All Stories Matter – A Spiritual Journey with Daken
Daken has been aware of and influenced by supportive energies all his life. In our spirited, joy-filled conversation, he shares his experiences, evolution and passion for the arts especially filmaking. 00:00 Introduction 00:00:16 Introduction and Purpose 00:01:51 Guest Introduction: Dakin…
All Stories Matter – Joel Folkert’s Journey: From Marine Biology to Wind Turbines, and more
Joel is a quiet, unassuming guy with the depth of an old soul. Listen to his engrossing story and maybe uncover the twists and turns of your own life that have led to the most delectable discoveries especially when you…
All Stories Matter – Toni Kennedy, a veteran for all veterans
Toni Kennedy remembers her experiences in the United States military as life-changing, eye-opening episodes that helped her mature into the person she is today, a woman on a mission. She recently turned that mission into a 501c3, Kalamazoo-based, organization making…
All Stories Matter – Marvinetta meets Wendy Fields
"Wendy Fields, like me, grew up in an era when children played outside and when stores, laundromats, dry cleaners, pharmacies and restaurants abounded in the neighborhood." -Marvinetta Penn A Kalamazoo resident her entire life, Wendy has also been an advocate…
All Stories Matter – Andre Locket, living a life of purpose
Andre is proud of his Kalamazoo roots. He says living in a small town offers many advantages including strong community connections, family values, and opportunities to follow your dreams. And Andre, with the support of his father and mother, has…
All Stories Matter – Johnathan Yarbrough, All About the Community
In this episode of 'All Stories Matter,' Marvinetta Woodley Penn engages in a captivating conversation with Jonathan Yarbrough. Jonathan shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Kalamazoo to his aspirations in sports management. He reflects on his experiences with…
All Stories Matter – Cassandra Stewart, I always knew my course
In this episode of 'All Stories Matter,' Marvinetta Woodley Penn sits down with Cassandra Stewart from Milestone Senior Services. They discuss Cassandra's journey from her engineering roots in Flint, Michigan, to her impactful work in Kalamazoo, where she now helps…
