All Stories Matter
Video podcast series
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…
All Stories Matter – David F. Gakodi, Concept Artist and so much more Part II
In this continuation of David F. Gakodi’s story, the conversation goes deeper into the people and experiences that shaped who he is today. David reflects on his childhood—moving from place to place, observing the world around him, and discovering a…
All Stories Matter – David F. Gakodi, Concept Artist and so much more Part I
Still in his early 20s, David has lived an abundant life flavored with loving parents, grandparents, a rich African foundation, a fierce independence influenced by his father and grandmother and a heaping spoonful of self-actualization inspired by caring teachers and…
