Story-Power

Lucinda Sage-Midgorden
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Stories are a powerful way to learn about ourselves and others. They come in all different forms, written, visual, musical, and personal. Lucinda and her guests discuss stories in all these forms.

  1. FEB 11

    Travel the World, Especially Africa, and Learn Valuable Lessons

    For most of Barry's forty year broadcast career as an international broadcast journalist spanning five continents, his main area of interest and focus has been on the African continent.  Both his children were born in Ethiopia while he was employed in Addis Ababa between 1969 and 1975 as both a broadcast and print journalist.  He had the distinction of being among a handful of embedded foreign journalists who told the world about the long, sometimes bloody coup that ultimately toppled Emperor Haile Selassie in September, 1974.  Barry and his colleagues were also the first to bring to the world's attention the catastrophic drought and subsequent famine that killed countless hundreds of thousands of people in the northern Ethiopian province of Wollo. In between his two tours of duty in Ethiopia, Barry and his then wife, Suzanne completed a solo overland journey in a Volkswagen Kombi Bus from Egypt to South Africa, visiting fifteen countries along the way. From Addis Ababa onwards, they were accompanied on that odyssey by their one year old son. From 1976 to 2000, Barry broadcast to Africa on a variety of subjects ranging from politics to sports via the Voice of America's English to Africa Service in Washington, DC. Long before becoming Service Chief the last five years, Barry broadcast a daily sports program to millions of listeners throughout Africa under the name of The Ole Sports Emperor. You could say Africa is in Barry's blood. And you'd be right, both literally and figuratively. During his many forays far and wide on the continent, Barry contracted a variety of diseases including malaria, typhoid, para-typhoid and a couple of other ones either too complicated or not worth explaining. His memoir, Beneath the African Sun, details both his personal and professional life during the six years after first setting foot on the continent. Facebook, Instagram Alexandria, Egypt Morocco Ethiopia Radio Voice of the Gospel Financial Times, Uk AP, UPI, New Zealand Broadcasting Classic Cinema With the Sage Sisters, YouTube Mississippi Masala (1991) BBC, Jonathan Dimbleby

    1h 3m
  2. Write and Enhance What You Know

    JAN 28

    Write and Enhance What You Know

    R.L. Carpentier is a 18 year law enforcement professional who uses his experience in the writing of his small town mystery and crime procedural fiction.  His debut novel, Our Lady of the Overlook, the first of a trilogy is out now. R.L. has a fascination for the mountains and finds a solace in the rural mountain communities in the Catskill Mountains of New York.  He and his wife have traversed a number of the mountains including completing the Catkskill 3500s and completing the 24-mile escarpment trail in one long day.  This beautiful world is the setting for his fictional crime stories. Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Books: Our Lady of the Overlook, Quiet Whispers of the Overlook. Third book coming soon. Quentin Tarantino, Inglorious Bastards (2009) Killer Nashville Writing Conference Cloud Atlas (2012) Save The Cat! Writes a Novel, Jessica Brody Robert McGee, Author  The Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell The Hunger Games movie series The Story Circle Worksheets, Meraki Kreo Rick and Morty, Community, Dan Harmon, Creator Prolific Writers Life Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Patreon for Creators The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie  Laura (1944) The Monster Squad (1987) Michael Connelly, Author PodMatch for Podcasters Kindle Unlimited and Audible

    59 min

  3. JAN 14

    When Your Genealogy Inspires a Novel

    D. H. Morris, a native of San Diego, California, has lived on four continents and traveled through countless countries. Now residing in Kansas City, Missouri, she's the proud mother of four children and grandmother to eleven. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Choral Music Education from Utah State University, she later pursued graduate studies in English at USU and law at the University of Utah. A published playwright, she has recently turned her passion for history into a novel, The Girl of Many Crowns. Set in the Kingdom of Francia in 856 AD, the book tells the gripping true story of Judith, the first princess of France, and Baldwin "Iron Arm," a knight of King Charles the Bald. Together, they defy an empire, embarking on a daring journey that will change history. As a descendant of both Judith and Baldwin, D. H. Morris uncovered their remarkable tale while working on a genealogical project. Intrigued, she dove deep into the 9th century, researching everything from politics and war, to food, clothing, and marriage customs. She is passionate about this remarkable time in history when the European countries we know today were being formed and fighting for their very existence. Website, X, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Jean Gill, Author, The Troubadours Series Octavia Randolph, Author, The Circle of Ceridwen Series PodMatch, a dating service for podcasters The Space Between Time, Lucinda Sage-Midgorden Finding Your Roots with Henry Lewis Gates, Jr. Who Do You Think You Are The Carolingian Renaissance (8th - 9th centuries) Pride & Prejudice, (2005) Movie Pride and Prejudice (1995) TV Mini-Series Emma, Jane Austen Persuasion, Jane Austen

    55 min
  4. Astrology, Enneagram, Psychology, and Human Dynamics

    2025-12-31

    Astrology, Enneagram, Psychology, and Human Dynamics

    For 50 years Indra Rinzler has been involved in Spirituality and Vedic Astrology. He has been studying and sharing Enneagram of Personality since 1999. He uses these modalities in Life Readings designed to help clients wake up to who they really are. Indra is an enthusiastic genuinely interestingly man who has been a world traveler for over 20 years offering sessions and classes in USA and Asia. His stories and experiences will delight all audiences.   Website, Facebook, YouTube Book: Indra's Net: The Seekers Guide to the Human Experience Vedic Astrology Wheel of Totality Enneagram of Personality Location or AstroCartography Astrology Classic Cinema With the Sage Sisters Prolific Writers Life

    1h 6m
  5. "Early This Morning": A Mystery Novel of Gays in the Military

    2025-12-17

    "Early This Morning": A Mystery Novel of Gays in the Military

    This is actually episode 142. Darrell Berry is retired from the Army, having served in both the enlisted and officer ranks. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's in Human resources, and a post graduate diploma in strategic intelligence from the Defense Intelligence College. He served during the "Don't Ask, Don't tell" policy era regarding gay service members. The author lives north of San Antonio, Texas, with his two rescue dogs. Early This Morning is his first novel. He is currently working on a second. The mystery novel by Darrell Berry deals with a small group of high-ranking Pentagon officers and some congressmen who are trying to get rid of gay men and women in the military. Berry is a retired Army officer who has worked in intelligence and also served during the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Period in the United States Army. Website Darrell's book: Early This Morning Lucinda's book, The Space Between Time Atmosphere Press Swarm, Guy Morris Red Sparrow, (of The Red Sparrow Trilogy) Jason Matthews Daniel Silva, author Ken Follett, author Dorothy Gilman, author of the (Mrs. Pollifax Series) Patricia Wentworth, author of the (Miss Silver Series) Agatha Christie, author Hoopla, library service Texas history The Presidio, (1988) Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan

    44 min

  6. 2025-12-03

    The Marriage of Story and Music

    I started writing fantasy stories with colorful illustrations when I was nine. Later, I discovered music and lived the life of composer for many years.  I earned a Doctorate in Music Composition. I am the type of person that needs an active imaginative scenario to get to sleep. I emerged from my schooling phase with my music degrees and the full event structure for my fantasy series Tales Of The Ocean City - through book eight, which I am completing now. Website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn Logic Music App kaufmantales.com The Phantastic Theater Musical Plays on his YouTube Channel Edgar Rice Burroughs, Author Anne McCaffrey, Author Naomi Novik, Author Quintet of the Americas Hudson Valley Music Dr. Kaufman Studio Chiron-Group Other Books   The Musical Forest   The Fantastic Zoo   Dancing Night Hawk   The Talisman of Ahau-Kin

    43 min

  7. 2025-11-19

    When Your Book Brings the FBI to Your Door

    Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 25, including acceptance to Harvard MBA and a scholarship from University of Arizona. Recognized for his innovations in building a macro-economic that out-performed the Federal Reserve and change how economic are still built.  After working with IBM and Burroughs in main frame computer manufacturing, his career led him to international Occidental Petroleum where he pioneered adoption of early-stage AI systems and supported business deals worth billions. He can also speak to leadership roles at IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft, as well as start-ups he either founded or joined.  A talented musician and composer, Guy has recorded multiple CDs and wrote songs published by Disney Records. His adventures led him from receiving cartel death threats in Latin America to shark diving in Moorea – from boardroom politics impacting early climate change studies to living on a 50-foot sailing yacht with a charter captain's license.  Now, a multiple award winning author of thrillers, most often compared to Dan Brown, every one of his stories and characters pull from a rich life of diverse experiences grounded with deep, deep research.  Every story is based on true events, history, technologies, or personal experiences. For example, both SWARM and The Last Ark feature the true story of a program that escaped NSA spy labs and confirmed by an FBI visit to his home.  Guy strives to write books that thrill, educate, and inspire thoughtful dialogue on genuine issues facing humanity. Website, Facebook,YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky Books, Swarm, The Last Ark, The Image, The Curse of Cortez Cracks on the Web, Award winning Webisode Oracle Microsoft Henry Morgan, 17th Century Pirate Max Tedmark, MIT physics professor and AI researcher Jack Ryan Jack Reacher James Bond, Q Mission Impossible series DARPA, The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ChatGPT

    1h 1m

  8. 2025-11-05

    Finding Unlikely Heroes for Your Story in Unexpected places

    When reality isn't enough, you build your universe. That's precisely what J.F. Monroe did with the Legacy of the Four trilogy, creating a world where ancient powers walk among us and destiny can be rewritten by the courage of the human heart. A lifelong devotee of fantasy fiction, Monroe crafts stories that blend epic adventure with deeply personal journeys. Her writing draws inspiration from the character-driven narratives of "The Lord of the Rings" and "Harry Potter," the high stakes of "The Hunger Games," and the intricate plotting of Christopher Nolan's films. These influences combine in her work to create stories where even the most extraordinary characters feel remarkably real. At the heart of Monroe's storytelling philosophy lies a simple truth: the most powerful magic comes from human connection. Her characters—whether they're vessels for ancient powers or loyal companions with four legs—face struggles that resonate with readers long after they turn the last page. She crafts protagonists who aren't just extraordinary in their abilities but also in their capacity for growth, love, and sacrifice. When not weaving tales of legendary guardians and supernatural realms, Monroe can be found immersed in the stories that fuel her imagination—curled up with a good book and a steaming cup of coffee, embarking on movie marathons, or exploring virtual worlds through video games. These moments of escape and adventure inspire new stories and new worlds for readers to discover. Website, Instagram, TikTok, J.F. Monroe's bookshelf Her books: The Legendary Guardians Reunion, Descent Into the Voidheart Sarah J. Maas, Author Brandon Sanderson, Author J. R. R. Tolkien, Author C. S. Lewis, Author  James Michener, Author Taylor Caldwell, Author Thinking Maps Fiverr, Freelance platform Lucinda's book: The Space Between Time Soon to be published: Time's Echo PodMatch, Dating service for podcasters Classic Cinema With the Sage Sisters, YouTube channel with sisters Lucinda and Celeste Prolific Writers Life Terry Pratchett, Author Debrah Strait, Author and Lucinda's friend

    47 min
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Stories are a powerful way to learn about ourselves and others. They come in all different forms, written, visual, musical, and personal. Lucinda and her guests discuss stories in all these forms.

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  • Creator
    Lucinda Sage-Midgorden
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
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    Story-Power