The Tell Me Your Story Podcast

Breanna Mercado
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The Tell Me Your Story Podcast is just one part of a creative, exploratory endeavor called, The Human Experience Project. This podcast is platform for stories to be told as a means to foster connection, empathy, and inclusion in such a diverse world. If you enjoy listening to these stories, I hope you take the time to explore the other parts of this project. It includes a photo shoot and a mixed media portrait of those interviewed for this podcast. My hope is that through this project, I can learn from others' experiences so that I may be a better person to the world around me.

Episodes

  1. Niahmu - Embracing Individuality Through Art

    09/29/2025

    Niahmu - Embracing Individuality Through Art

    In this episode of the Tell Me Your Story podcast, Breanna Mercado interviews Niahmu The Raw Talent, a visual artist known for his unique custom paintings. Niahmu shares his journey into the world of art, influenced by his artistic family and his love for anime and cartoons. He discusses the importance of individuality in his work, the challenges of creating unique pieces, and the philosophy behind his brand, Careless Wonder, which encourages self-expression and embracing one's uniqueness. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on artists and the importance of staying true to oneself. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Niamh Royal Talent 04:07 The Journey of a Visual Artist 10:00 The Influence of Family on Artistic Development 19:33 The Role of Anime and Cartoons in Art 28:52 Creating Unique Art Pieces 42:16 Careless Wonder: Embracing Individuality 01:00:25 Living Unapologetically and Embracing Uniqueness

    1h 8m
  2. Meg- Appreciating the Little Things

    02/11/2024

    Meg- Appreciating the Little Things

    Human 007, Margaret or Meg, shares her story about Click ⁠HERE⁠ to get linked to the photo series⁠ ⁠⁠Let Me Introduce Myself⁠⁠ ⁠and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See how Meg is portrayed the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    40 min
  3. Reem - Girl Power

    11/10/2023

    Reem - Girl Power

    Human 006, Reem, is a true friend, not only to me, but to everyone she comes across. She believes in the power of positivity and that her support, drive, and love can make someone's day! In this episode, Reem discusses overcoming adversity with the one thing we can all use, our own inner strength and determinism.  Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See how Reem is portrayed the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    32 min
  4. Sarah - Mental Health, Assimilation, and Self Actualizing

    10/16/2021

    Sarah - Mental Health, Assimilation, and Self Actualizing

    Human 005, Sarah, is a first generation immigrant from Iran. In this episode Sarah discusses her experience uprooting her family from her home country to Pennsylvania, United States. Topics of bullying, mental illness, and the struggles of assimilation don't out shine the experiences she had of self actualizing and the beauty of altruism. Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See how Sarah is portrayed the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    45 min
  5. Shamaila - Letting Go of Expectations

    08/23/2021

    Shamaila - Letting Go of Expectations

    Human 004, Shamaila, believes in shoes, but also reflection, apology tours, and accepting one's self. In this interview Shamaila discusses being a first generation Bengali girl growing up in the US with expectations, expectations from her self, her family, and society.  Through this interview Shamaila hopes that people stop focusing on what is perceived to be the right way or the best way, but rather what leads to lasting happiness. For Shamaila, that was self-acceptance, treating others with kindness, and letting go of expectations.  Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See just how Shamaila would like to be seen and just how I see her in the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    41 min
  6. Sonia - Self Identified Human

    05/07/2021

    Sonia - Self Identified Human

    Human 003, Sonia, is a self identified human, who discusses the topic identity as it pertains to gender, sexual orientation, and race. Sonia encourages the radical thought of acceptance & inclusion for all walks of life. Without it, it can have damaging effects on self identity in such a diverse world.  Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See just how Sonia would like to be seen and just how I see her in the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    43 min
  7. Jordan - You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To

    04/24/2021

    Jordan - You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To

    Human 002, Jordan, shares her story about how she has overcome her traumatic brain injury and getting diagnosed with adult ADHD. Through her experiences she learns and hopes to encourage all of us to open our minds and hearts to listen to other’s and their struggles. So no one has to overcome such feats on their own.  Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See just how Jordan would like to be seen and just how I see her in the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    29 min

  8. 04/10/2021

    Bobo - Art, Attitudes, and Healing

    Human 001, more popularly known as Bobo, is a South Korean Artist & International student, studying here in the United States to become an art therapist. We discuss her experiences with disability, LGBTQ+ community, mental illness, and Korean attitudes towards these topics. Click HERE to get linked to the photo series Let Me Introduce Myself and the mixed media portrait series Let Me Introduce You To. See just how Bobo would like to be seen and just how I see her in the other two parts of The Human Experience Project!

    28 min

  9. 03/28/2021

    The Human Experience Project- The WHY

    This podcast is 1/3 of a greater plan called The Human Experience Project! The ultimate goal of this project is to learn from all of YOU. Taking life stories and not only turning it into art, but powerful tool used to break down barriers, unconscious bias, and societal norms. It's to show the world at the end of the day, we're all just human.  Find more on the project by clicking here.

    5 min
  • 9 Episodes

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The Tell Me Your Story Podcast is just one part of a creative, exploratory endeavor called, The Human Experience Project. This podcast is platform for stories to be told as a means to foster connection, empathy, and inclusion in such a diverse world. If you enjoy listening to these stories, I hope you take the time to explore the other parts of this project. It includes a photo shoot and a mixed media portrait of those interviewed for this podcast. My hope is that through this project, I can learn from others' experiences so that I may be a better person to the world around me.

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