All Stories Matter
Video podcast series
All Stories Matter – Dean & Gabriela Suárez-Starfeldt of the Koa Fund Part 2
Gabriela and Dean Suárez-Stareldt joined Marvinetta for part 2 of their "All Stories Matter" conversation. Threading all the ebbs and flows was their daughter, Koa – her eye of beauty for everything, everywhere, all at once – combined with a…
All Stories Matter – Leslye Logan reinventing herself in the second act of life
In this episode of "All Stories Matter," Marvinetta Woodley Penn interviews her long-time friend Leslye Logan. They reminisce about their college days at Eastern Illinois University and Leslye's adventurous life journey. From overcoming childhood asthma to becoming an adaptive diver…
All Stories Matter – The Koa Fund and Story
Marvinetta Woodley Penn engages with guests Gabriela and Dean Suarez-Starfeldt as they discuss the life and legacy of their daughter Koa. The conversation covers Koa's unique perspective on life, her tragic passing, and the establishment of the KOA Fund in…
All Stories Matter – Leilani Wells: From California to Kalamazoo (With More Than a few Stops In B…
Leilani Wells’ sense of wonder combined with the thrill of adventure tells a story that could easily become a best-selling novel which is later turned into a Netflix movie. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling abroad or exploring America in…
All Stories Matter – Jeanne Hess says “YES” to little nudges
Most Kalamazoo residents know Jeanne Hess as a coach, professor, Hall of Fame inductee and/or former Kalamazoo Vice Mayor and current city council member. "I had the honor and pleasure of getting to know Jeanne, the author of two books…
All Stories Matter – Katey and Chris, why we love performing, the Civic, and life!
Katey Martinek and Christopher Blades have been on stage since childhood although on different stages and in different cities. They met on the Civic theatre stage and formed a friendship that spans time and space. From sharing “belly laughs” while…
All Stories Matter – Loy Norrix Young Leaders
Paul Evans and Savannah Robert are engaged and outspoken leaders at Loy Norrix High School. They are also seniors who advocate for positive change in the school and in the Kalamazoo community. It was not only an eye-opening conversation but…
