21 episodes
They Did it Their Way - Conversations with Nicole Herbert Dean Nicole Herbert Dean
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- Society & Culture
Stories told in unscripted telephone conversations with people who have defied expectations, chosen unconventional paths, and thrived in different cultures. These stories are of ordinary people who have chosen to follow their instincts to support worthy causes. They cross political boundaries to help their fellow humans.
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Bernadette O'Connell's Story - Educating Other's Via Her Own Challenges
Bernadette was my roommate when I first came to Maryland. Lively, funny and a blast to live with, we became friends and have continued our friendship for 25 years.
Life soon took over when we finished college. She got married, had kids and went to Ireland. We still kept in touch and met occasionally. However, I realized recently that there was so much I did not know about my friend's path after college life.
She is a hidden hero as I would like to call her. She gave up many opportunities to be with her two special needs kids. And while homeschooling, running them to doctor's appointments etc she started to write books about her experiences as a mother of these two precious kids.
Her books provide valuable insight and tips for other parents when dealing with special needs kids.
Listen in to how Bernadette did it her way.
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Aissa Encomienda's Story - A Beautiful Vision to Help People
I knew that Aissa was very special from the moment we met at a party in Maryland. Her enthusiasm and positive energy radiated and filled the room. But, there was something else. A debilitating issue with her vision has not deterred this beautiful lady. She came to the US when she was in her 20's. And as all immigrants she has worked hard to provide a wonderful life for herself, her husband and kids.
She teaches Zumba to seniors, helps people with their mortgages and now has opened up an Active Day Care Center for Seniors with a vision to help those in the community.
Listen to her story in this episode!
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Michelle Brendish’s Story: A Culinary Coach with Heart
Michelle Brendish and I met in 9th grade at St. Joseph's Convent, an all girls school in Bandra, Mumbai. We became friends and years later connected in Baltimore in the 90's. Destiny had us meet again this year in DC. We caught up over lunch in Georgetown and I learned about her new career as a coach.
Talk about a pivot during the pandemic!
Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about this extraordinary lady.
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Lacey Braden’s Story: Capturing Beauty through Photography
Lacey Braden is a math high school teacher turned photographer with a huge heart! I first met her while we worked at Parkville High School in Baltimore. What drew me to Lacey's work was her project photographing burn victims. This project has revealed not only her skills as a photographer but her huge tender heart!
Besides this amazing project, she also photographs everything! Weddings, babies, etc. And not only that but now she is teaching and coaching others to do so as well.
I won't go into more details. Listen to us chat!
You can find Lacey on Zen Folio at her website at Braden Event Photography, Instagram under be.photography_ (Braden Event Photography) and also follow her Facebook page Braden Event Photography.
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Marta Lopushanska's Story: She Bleeds Ukraine
In this episode, I will be talking with Marta Lopushanska who is an old friend of mine. We met here in Baltimore approximately 20 years ago and have continued to be friends.
In this episode, she talks about her life and family in Ukraine as well as why the cause to help support Ukraine is so dear to her heart. We will get to know about her grandfather who is a military historian and who suffered under Russian oppression. And about her plans to help her fellow Ukrainians.
Also, read about her efforts in a recent article in the Baltimore Sun.
If you would like to donate to her cause, check out her Facebook page: United For Ukraine
Also on Amazon, she has a list which you can buy items that will be shipped to Europe to help the relief effort in Ukraine.
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Nicole’s Story: Lessons in resilience-adapting to new normal
How does one learn resilience? One of the many ways I learned and still am learning how to be resilient is to be able to adapt. Listen to excerpts of my life as I discuss this topic with Carl Stevens.
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