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A FACE PROJECT
by A FACE PROJECT
Podcast & magazine featuring first-person stories told by people from around the world that help to broaden our understanding of the human experience. We believe, now more than ever, that it's imperative we take the time to learn more about the people we share this planet with. And unbiased, first-person storytelling is an excellent place to start.Storyteller’s portraits and other images from each interview can be found on our website and in our quarterly print magazine.
Episodes
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EP 32: ADAM
SUMMARY: Have you ever contemplated suicide? Do you feel hopeless, unmotivated, and disconnected from the world around you? Do you believe you can turn a bad situation around? You are Adam. MENTIONS: National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml…
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EP 31: CHELSEA
SUMMARY: Has letting go or surrendering ever been a challenge for you? Do you practice yoga? Is spiritual connection and growth important to you? You are Chelsea. MENTIONS: Podcast Movement 2017 - http://podcastmovement.com/ Photos: Instagram @jenningsphoto -...
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EP 30: TEAGUE
SUMMARY: Do you struggle with personal identity based on some part of your upbringing? Does it feel like you have a lot to say but don't know how to get it all out? Have you ever been bothered by something you can't change about yourself? You are Teague. MENTIONS: www.afaceproject.com The New...
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EP 29: REBECCA
SUMMARY: Is education important to you? Have you received mixed-message reviews at work for a job you feel you excel at? Are you a public or private school teacher? You are Rebecca. Extras & mentions: Our website: www.afaceproject.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ON FB:...
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EP 28: JASON
SUMMARY: Have you ever pushed yourself mentally and physically? Do you have a desire to compete–or have you competed–in a triathalon, marathon, or Ironman? Are you interested human anatomy and discovering the limits of the human body? You are Jason. Mentioned in this episode: Ironman official…
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EP 27: EUGENE
SUMMARY: Do you ever wonder what your purpose is in life? Is helping others important to you? Do you value faith, family, friends, and your fellow man? You are Eugene. Mentioned in this episode: Great Commission Outreach - http://greatcommissionoutreach.org/ Photography -...
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EP 26: GEOFF
Do you read or write poetry? Do you struggle with addiction? Are you interested in the history of New York City? Then you are Geoff. Mentioned in this episode: Geoff's books: themcsorleypoems.net Geoff's son's book: http://a.co/j7zv4Le - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316231592 McSorley's website:...
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EP 25: SARAH
Are you moved and inspired by connecting with others in a physically intimate way? Do you love what you do for work? Is your true love out there waiting to be found? You are Sarah. Mentioned in this episode: Supporting A Face Project: Contribute – http://www.afaceproject.com/contribute/ Join the...
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EP 24: MARIEL
Do you appreciate many different types of music? Does meeting people from a variety of cultures interest you? Are you inspired or intrigued by the intricate craftsmanship that goes into making musical instruments? Then you are Mariel. Mentioned in this episode: Mariel's home website -...
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EP 23: PABLO
Is goal-setting and self-improvement important to you? Have you ever wanted a better education but money has held you back? Was there a time you felt completely free? Then you are Pablo. Mentioned in this episode: Great Commission Outreach – http://greatcommissionoutreach.org/ Episode 18…
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EP 22: SATYA
Have you ever felt misunderstood? Is there a time you took pride in something? Are you passionate about what you do? Then you are Satya. Music: The Small Cities More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep22-satya/ NOTES: [0:50] A Face Project turns one! [3:00] We ask the...
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EP 21: CHRISTOPHER
In this episode Christopher shares his story as a professional musician and composer, and the three things he believes are essential to consider when communicating through music. Check out Chris's latest project Vistas by clicking here…
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EP 20: ALAIN
A Face Project is trying out something new! In this episode we feature a listener-submitted story brought to you from Vietnam. You'll hear from Alain who, as a young man living in France, fell in love with a woman and later found himself equally enamored with his new life in Vietnam. More info &...
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EP 19: JASMINE
Raised on a small farm outside of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Jasmine joins A Face Project to share her experiences in life, and with food, after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Join the discussion with Jasmine in our Facebook Group at A Face Project: Community. More info & view slideshow at...
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EP 18: ALEJANDRO
AFP takes the podcast to a remote Mayan village in Guatemala where we hear from Alejandro. Alejandro shares his story about growing up in rural Guatemala and his take on culture, language, and how important it is as a global citizen to experience other places around the globe first-hand. Music…
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EP 17: DANI
Dani is a voracious writer, public speaker, deep thinker, mother of three, and keeper of a blossoming community garden in north Minneapolis. Formerly a home next door that was taken by a tornado, the garden is a space where everyone is welcome. In this episode, we join Dani around her dining room...
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EP 16: FRED
What does good leadership look like? What does effective leadership look like? In this episode, Fred shares is experience as a New York City public school teacher and what he learned about leadership and leadership roles in a co-op environment. More info & view slideshow at...
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EP 15: JENN
Jenn's story is a three-part look at life, love, and loss. She discusses growing up with hearing loss and finding acceptance from the love of her life, Richard. Listen to her harrowing tale of loss and the lessons we learn when faced with the worst life can throw our way. More info & view…
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EP 14: MARLON
Marlon shares his story about growing up in El Salvador and coming to America for the first time. He discusses family struggles, earning his high school diploma, and how boxing gave him new direction in life. More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep14-marlon/ NOTES:...
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EP 13: ROBERT
In this episode, Robert tells his story about life as a musician and an artist living in Brooklyn, NY. From co-founding The Shirts, touring with Peter Gabriel, and playing regular dates at NYC's famed CBGB's, to discovering his love of painting, this story is an artist's journey. Robert remembers...
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EP 12: KELLY
Kelly shares her journey about discovering art around the world by creating textiles and other products with her hands. She is a textile designer and founder of Cardamom Collective. - www.cardamomcollective.com/ Cardamom Collective is a socially conscious textile and home goods company. Kelly…
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EP 11: CHRIS
Mental illness is widely misunderstood in our culture. In this episode, Chris shares his experience before and after his diagnosis as a person with Bipolar Disorder - www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml. Additionally, Chris shared a few resources for listeners wishing to...
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EP 10: LAURA
Laura Cortese is an American singer, songwriter, and fiddler. She was born in San Francisco and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she is currently based. We caught up with Laura on her cross country CD release tour in 2013. She is recording a new album this summer with her band...
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EP 09: KEELA
In this episode, Keela shares her story about her son's rare pulmonary hemorrhage at birth. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -Albert Einstein **UPDATE from Keela (6/20/16): "Since we've last…
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EP 08: LUBA
In this episode, 97-year-old Luba shares her story about moving to Ukraine from Chicago in 1922. Luba discusses her struggles and triumphs throughout her life, including surviving World War II as a factory worker in Germany and how she met her husband. More info & view slideshow at...
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EP 07: GIANG
Originally from a village outside of Hanoi, Vietnam (Ha Noi, Việt Nam), Giang now lives with his family in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. In this episode, Giang shares his story about his job as a tour guide in Vietnam. His tours include biking, hiking, and kayaking throughout the diverse…
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EP 06: KAYLA
Children's book illustrator, Kayla, talks about her life as an artist and what inspires her whimsical and captivating artwork. Since this interview Kayla and Peter were married and Kayla signed a book deal with Sky Pony Press for her picture book "Mary Had a Little Lizard," scheduled to be…
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EP 05: TERRI
In this episode, Terri shares her story about surviving a major car accident, including her struggles, losses, and what it means to be given a second chance. Terri is a policy coordinator for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition - www.ccjrc.org/, a "non-profit organization whose mission is…
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EP 04: CLARENCE
We join Clarence at Vision Loss Resources where he shares his story about working with guide dogs after losing the central vision in both of his eyes later in life. Clarence passed away from a long battle with cancer after this interview. We'd like to dedicate this episode to his wife, Nancy, as...
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EP 03: ALASTAIR
LIGO** scientist, Alastair, shares his experience being a part of scientific history due to the recent detection of gravitational waves from two black holes colliding over one-billion years ago. This discovery confirms Einstein's theory of general relativity and opens the door to new scientific...
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EP 02: JULIA
Julia shares her story with us about traveling to Korea from Minnesota to meet her biological family for the first time as an adult. To learn more about Julia's perspective on adoption, check out her blog post "How I Know I'm Not White." -...
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EP 01: MOLLY
With performances including the Guthrie Theater, singing duets with Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion, opening for Atmosphere & Trampled by Turtles at Bayfront Festival Park, to being featured on the cover of Vita.MN magazine- representing one of the top 4 bands in the Twin Cities, you...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podcast & magazine featuring first-person stories told by people from around the world that help to broaden our understanding of the human experience. We believe, now more than ever, that it's imperative we take the time to learn more about the people we share this planet with. And unbiased, first-person storytelling is an excellent place to start.Storyteller’s portraits and other images from each interview can be found on our website and in our quarterly print magazine.
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