The Power Of Stories with Doug Jessop

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In this heartwarming and deeply personal episode of Fully Managed, Shannon sits down with Doug Jessop, a veteran broadcaster and founder of the Fedora Foundation and Family Heritage Stories, to explore the life-changing impact of storytelling. From a childhood shaped by his grandfather’s wisdom to a career dedicated to preserving unsung legacies, Doug shares how stories can connect generations, heal emotional wounds, and quite literally bring people back together after decades apart. You’ll hear Doug recount how a childhood cassette recorder turned into a lifelong mission to ensure people are remembered—especially veterans, nonprofits, and families with powerful untold stories. From honoring Vietnam medics to tracing his great-grandfather’s footsteps across Sweden, Doug’s stories will move you, inspire you, and remind you why everyone has a story that matters.

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