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Life Told By a Stranger Daniella Lake
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 29 Ratings
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Have you thought about what stories would make it to your autobiography? Starting Life Told by a Stranger when she was just 15 years old, Daniella Lake interviews people from all walks of life and hears their stories. From nurses to nail technicians, from teenagers to great-grandparents, she asks them all the same four questions about life! Hear the journey of people who have lived a different walk of life than you and witness Daniella’s journey in storytelling and podcasting as she transitions from high school to college to real life throughout the duration of this podcast. Instagram Instagram: Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
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Everything is Working Out Best Case Scenario
In the first episode of season four, Daniella interviews Mir Cepeda. Mir shares a little bit about her art and photography practice, her cherished friendships, and a piece of advice Daniella gave her that stuck with her. In this season, you’ll hear Daniella interview various friends from college and share cherished memories. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
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La Sagrada Familia
In the second episode of season four, Daniella Lake interviews Jessica (aka Jessie) Skeva, her college bestie! You’ll hear Jessie talk about growing up in different parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and experiencing the activism of the Bay, encountering a bear in real life, and some memories from her and Daniella’s 2023 Europe trip. Instagram: @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalakeMusic Tracks: "Tangled Tango" and "Night Crawlers" Music provided by https://slip.stream Download / Stream...
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You Deserve To Be Here
In the third episode of season four, meet Nurcan Sumbul, a friend Daniella made in her freshman year at UC Berkeley. In this episode, Nurcan talks about her journey with imposter syndrome and discovering she has OCD, connecting to her Turkish culture, and the unexpected defining moment of her and Daniella’s friendship.Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
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An Ode to Being Fully Yourself: Black Female Friendship Special Episode
In this special episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake interviews three guests: Bella Volz-Broughton, Victoria Rowe, and Jasmine Griffiths. The girls share some anecdotes from childhood such as growing up as one out of two Black students in a school of 800, navigating a mixed identity, and wearing your natural hair to school for the first time. You’ll also hear the girls talk about how they built a sense of community and how they think they’ve grown during college. Instagram @...
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Race Car Girl Meets Skincare Guru
In the fifth episode of season four, Daniella Lake interviews Manaz Orgunwall, one of her college housemates. Manaz talks about her experience coming to college as a junior transfer, connecting with the Afghan and muslim community on campus, and what her dream careers would be. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
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Wanderer turned School Principal
In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Susan Sperber, one of Daniella’s mentors. Originally from the Bronx, New York, hear how Susan paved her own path, starting off with moving to San Francisco during the summer of love in 1967, hitchhiking through europe for a year, and then ultimately becoming one of Oakland’s most successful school principals. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake Tik Tok @daniella.lake
Customer Reviews
So insightful!
This podcast is such an enlightening one to listen to. It’s so simple yet offers so much insight into people’s lives and highlights the diversity amongst all of us! A great listen!
Something to look forward to every week
I enjoy listening to this podcast so so much! The unexpected stories and pieces of advice make the podcast feel fresh but also very comforting. I would seriously recommend listening!
Short and sweet in the best possible way
This podcast is truly a gem! It’s short and light yet has so much substance. The folks interviewed are all fascinating characters and Daniella is a delightful host.