6 episodes
Talk Story Talk Story
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Welcome to Talk Story: Giving Space for Stories Unheard. We at Talk Story are focused on showing creativity as present in all types of people and experiences through storytelling.
Each month addresses a theme which we call a chapter. Each month, two guests share their thoughts and stories on this theme.
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[Healing #1] Choice
Welcome to our episode on healing. Listen to this insightful and funny conversation with Austin-based yoga instructor, Gillian Eliza, as she shares her own story of healing and the power of choice in the healing process.
Connect with Gillian on instagram, @gillianeliza (instagram.com/gillianeliza). Check out her website at www.gillianelizayoga.com for information about her classes and upcoming workshops.
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[Play #2] Challenge
Welcome to our second episode on play. Join this humorous and poignant conversation with Austin-based entertainer, Symply Courtney, as he shares how he uses play to challenge himself and fun on stage as a comedian.
Connect with Symply Courtney on facebook or email at courtneycomedy@yahoo.com.
Follow him on twitter or ig @boogiesquatch. Check out his podcast (https://soundcloud.com/blackandtanpodcast) and search on facebook for their comedy show, The BAT Cave Comedy Show. -
[Play #1] Rejuvenation
Talk Story is back with a new season! The first chapter is focused on play. Join Erin Givarz, a play therapist, as she shares how play is more than just about having fun. Play can be a tool of communication and rejuvenation. She even graced us with a song.
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[Climbing #2] Platform
Welcome to part two of our chapter on climbing - turning challenges into opportunities in order to realize one’s full potential. This week, I sat down to talk story with an up-and-coming Austin-based filmmaker, Chinwe Okorie. Chinwe shares how the various cultural and health obstacles she has faced has driven her to push for diverse representation in film and create a platform for others’ stories. You can check out some of her work on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/chinweokorie) and vimeo (https://vimeo.com/chinweokorie). Keep a lookout for her first short film to be released soon.
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[CLIMBING #1] Intuition
“Do what you think is right. Follow your dreams” - Fernando
For our first episode on ‘climbing’ - reaching for opportunities, we sat down to talk story with the co-owner of Boteco ATX, Fernando Marri. Boteco is an amazing Brazilian food truck in Austin. Since meeting Fernando, I’ve wanted to share his amazing journey with you all. In this episode, he shares his fascinating stories about leaving his comfort zone and following his intuition, which led him to leave Brazil for the United States and create one of the best food trucks in Austin.
You can find Boteco at 1403 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702. Check out their website, www.botecoatx.com. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, @botecoatx. -
[TRANSFORMATION] TalkStory Roundtable
Welcome to August’s TalkStory Roundtable! Join the TalkStory Crew (Anthony McCoy, Emilio Harrison, Jacques Colimon, Montinique Monroe and Alec Brownridge) as we dive into the theme of transformation. We reflect on the earlier episodes this month to discuss the nuances of transformation in people’s lives. You can watch the round table on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2bTZmzW
Customer Reviews
A Great Podcast
This Podcast opens you mind and makes you reflect on life and how you could look at your own situation. How a moment can create and change your life. That is just one example though out of all the other aspects, i guess the only way to see what i mean is to listen to a few and find out yourself!
Beautiful work
I have listened to both episodes of this podcast and I cannot say enough positive things. The topics of conversation are thoughtful and thought-provoking and delivered sweetly through a creative conversation between two individuals. Both the guest and the host leave themselves vulnerable in order to share their stories and personalities with their audience. The effect is a powerful, half-hour podcast that leaves me feeling as though I have discovered a new facet of myself as I ponder their words and ideas. I am excited to see where this podcast will go as it continues to grow, expand and improve. Beautiful work, guys! 10/10 would recommend to others!
Loved "How to Slay Your Dragons"
I just listened to “Talk Story” for the first time and loved it! The podcast, ranging from Jacques’ story of his grandmother from Haiti and France, to Alec’s story of his great-grandfather venturing from Lebanon to the United States, to their enthusiastic exchange of ideas, riveted me. I really liked the way Alec framed the conversation, asking Jacques to talk about his own room, his creative space. Jacques described how he feels his creativity as an actor, writer, and storyteller is nurtured by being surrounded by things he loves, such as his favorite books and guitar, just as his grandmother filled her home in France with Haitian treasures. In contrast, Alec said he creates best in an ordered, relatively clear space. Jacques recalled how important it was for him to see his grandmother’s prized possessions, such as cooking utensils and other objects she brought from Haiti, covering her home’s walls while he listened to her stories.
They discussed how a favorite book, The Alchemist, strongly influenced them when they were younger. (Now I must read it!) Alec’s affirming tone elicited Jacques’ account of his personal mission, his determination to “slay the dragons” of noncommunication, misunderstanding, and bipartisanism in this country—by listening intently to people across the political spectrum, by attending protests to listen to real people. If we would truly listen to each other—no matter how crazy or terrible others’ views appear to be—Jacques believes that we can open ourselves to bridge seemingly unbridgeable rifts, that good things will happen to people, and that individuals will bring about peace.
These young men’s intelligence, insights, honesty, and idealism have made me feel hopeful for the first time in months. Thank you, Alec! Thank you, Jacques!