VOICES Radio Hour

We're starting our 2026 VOICES Radio Hour with Simple Gifts. This episode highlights the everyday treasures and unexpected moments of wonder that illuminate our lives, reminding us of the simple joys and connections that often go unnoticed.Featuring the voices of Caitlin Causey, Shannon Ewing, and Raleigh Burleigh, moderated by Mitzi Rapkin, listeners hear personal reflections on discovery, gratitude, and the moments that spark meaning in our daily lives. Produced by VOICES in collaboration with KDNK, The Sopris Sun, Cloudgate Studios, and Connection is Medicine Foundation, this episode celebrates the art of noticing, appreciating, and sharing the small yet profound gifts that life offers.🎧 Listen and be inspired to notice the simple gifts around you, and experience the stories that illuminate the beauty in everyday life.

In this special year-end episode of VOICES Radio Hour, we reflect on the stories that shaped our community this year and look forward to what’s ahead. Hear powerful tales of love, loss, resilience, and personal growth from Gary Gleason, Paul Dankers, Ingrid Zuniga, and Alison Alexander.From exploring Internal Family Systems therapy to journeys of migration and sobriety, these storytellers share candid, inspiring experiences that highlight courage, insight, and the connections that bind us.Presented by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates storytelling as a way to honor our collective history, heritage, and shared humanity.🎧 Listen, reflect, and be inspired by the voices that define our community.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we hear powerful coming out stories from LGBTQ+ members of our community. From personal reflections to parent perspectives, each storyteller shares the moments that shaped their journey toward authenticity.Featuring Todd Chamberlin, Myki Jones, Travis Wilson, and a parent navigating her child’s transition, these narratives explore courage, vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the light that endures even through life’s challenges.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates the resilience and honesty that makes our community stronger.🎧 Listen and be inspired by the voices that guide us toward authenticity and connection.

In this special episode of VOICES Radio Hour, we highlight the voices of our Spanish-speaking community. Featuring Grisel Briseño, Luis Cardoso, Samuel Bernal, and Ingrid Celeste Zúñiga, the episode is entirely in Spanish and shares stories of courage, migration, and the journey to belonging.This episode is a tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and a prelude to Nuestras VOCES, an original theater piece celebrating Latin heritage through music, movement, and storytelling.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, these narratives amplify the voices that enrich and strengthen our community.🎧 Listen, reflect, and celebrate the resilience, culture, and shared humanity of our Spanish-speaking neighbors.

VOICES Radio Hour continues our Common Ground series with an interfaith conversation. Spiritual leaders from the Roaring Fork Valley share their journeys, the questions that shape them, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way.Featuring Reverend Wendy Huber, Pastor Emeritus Doug Self, Rita Marsh, and Paul Dankers, this episode explores faith, reflection, and the shared values that connect our community.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, this conversation celebrates dialogue, understanding, and the stories that bring people together.🎧 Listen and discover the common threads that unite us across beliefs.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we bring you HerStory, recorded live on the VOICES ARTery Tiny Stage. Four remarkable women from the Roaring Fork Valley share their journeys as mothers, writers, community leaders, and creatives, reflecting on origins, growth, and purpose.Featuring Ingrid Celeste Zuniga, Annie Litten, Lorenza Tapia, and Bianca Godina, with live music by Mateo Sandate and Mintze Wu, this episode celebrates resilience, creativity, and the stories that shape our community.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, HerStory highlights the voices and experiences of strong women making an impact in the valley.🎧 Listen, be inspired, and honor the women shaping our community.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we launch the Common Ground: Dialoguing Across the Aisle series, creating a space for honest, one-on-one conversations about challenging topics. In an era where social media and 24-hour news can deepen divides, this episode explores how meaningful dialogue can help us recognize shared humanity and build bridges across differing perspectives.Featuring the voices of Peter Westcott, Caleb Waller, and Paul Dankers, listeners hear personal reflections, lived experiences, and insights on connection, empathy, and the courage it takes to engage across ideological lines. Musical selections are chosen by the storytellers to reflect their inspirations and personal journeys.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, this episode highlights the power of dialogue and listening as essential tools for community, understanding, and societal healing.🎧 Tune in to witness the beginnings of Common Ground, and experience how honest conversations can help us see each other more clearly.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we present Memoir: Sage Storytellers, a reflection on memory, life lessons, and the art of putting one’s story to paper. In this episode, three storytellers share their journeys of reflection, inspiration, and creative process, inviting listeners into the personal moments that shaped them and the courage it takes to write a memoir.Featuring the voices of Pat Noel, Patrick Curry, and Marcia Weese, listeners hear stories ranging from early life experiences to creative insights, and the wisdom gained from decades of living fully in the Roaring Fork Valley. Musical selections are chosen by the storytellers, reflecting the moods and memories of their narratives.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates the power of storytelling and the written word as tools to preserve history, inspire others, and connect deeply with our community.🎧 Listen and be inspired by the stories and creative journeys of Sage Storytellers in the Roaring Fork Valley.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we present Sober Living. This episode highlights the journeys of community members who have chosen sobriety and share how they faced challenges, embraced self-discovery, and reclaimed their lives with humor, grace, and resilience.Featuring the voices of Wendy Caldwell, Allison Holloran, Janae Huck, Allison Alexander, and Sara Malloy, listeners hear firsthand accounts of the personal growth, transformation, and inspiration that emerge when individuals choose to live clear in the high country. Musical selections are chosen by the storytellers and reflect the joy and empowerment of living authentically.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates the courage it takes to face one’s demons and emerge as one’s true self, offering hope and encouragement to anyone navigating the path of recovery.🎧 Listen and be inspired by the stories of those living sober, happy, and joyous lives in the Roaring Fork Valley.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore Common Ground (and how we get there from here). In a time of division and uncertainty, this episode examines how to create space for meaningful conversation, connection, and true listening across differences. Using the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, we reflect on how understanding and calming the inner voices within ourselves can help us engage with others authentically and compassionately.Featuring the voices of Paul Dankers, Karli Ulto, and Jennifer Austin Hughes, listeners are invited into a candid conversation about the challenges and possibilities of building common ground in personal relationships and community life. Musical selections in this episode come from David Wilcox, offering inspiration and encouragement to navigate whatever life may be throwing your way.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, “Common Ground” encourages reflection, vulnerability, and dialogue, illustrating how deep listening and self-awareness can be the starting points for connection across differences.🎧 Listen and learn how understanding ourselves helps us bridge divides and find the shared humanity in one another.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate the enduring power of love in all its forms. From romantic partnerships to deep friendships, community bonds, and the ways love helps us navigate life’s challenges, this episode honors the resilience, connection, and care that sustains us.Featuring the voices of Paul Dankers, Gentrye Houghton, Peter Westcott and Kate Friesen, and Gary Gleason, listeners are invited to hear personal stories of love, loss, healing, and joy. Musical selections were chosen by the storytellers, highlighting songs that carry special meaning in their own experiences of love.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, “Love Endures” uplifts the human connections that carry us through life and reminds us of the ways love endures across time, circumstance, and generations.🎧 Listen and celebrate the stories of love that inspire, sustain, and transform our lives.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we re-air “Newcomers Think of Home”, originally broadcast in March 2024. This episode highlights the experiences of nearly 80 unhoused immigrants who arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in the late summer of 2023. Found living under the Highway 82 bridge, these newcomers became part of a community response that sought to support, welcome, and understand their journeys.Through conversations with members of this group, listeners gain insight into the personal stories, challenges, and resilience of those who traversed immense obstacles in search of a better life. The episode reminds us of the human beings at the center of ongoing immigration discussions, and the impact they have on the communities they join.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “Newcomers Think of Home” invites listeners to hear, reflect, and connect with the voices of those who have left a lasting mark on our Valley.🎧 Listen and honor the stories of newcomers who have shaped our community with courage, hope, and humanity.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate the voices and stories that have shaped our first two seasons as we look back on 2024. Across 23 episodes, VOICES Radio Hour has highlighted the experiences of sages, youth, teachers, students, moms and dads, newcomers, men, women, and queer community members—voices from all walks of life that make the Roaring Fork Valley such a vibrant place to live.In this special retrospective episode, we revisit some of the memorable stories from the year: Joan Lamont’s humor and spirit in “The Things We Left Behind” and “What We Look Forward To”; Brian Colley on love, community, and singlehood; Gabrielle Bailes reflecting on her childhood inspiration in Theater Magic; Lindsey Gurley sharing new discoveries in motherhood; Lucas De Cesco and other dads reflecting on Dad Life; Elsa Cordero’s student story in Where I’m From; and Zoë Rom exploring the impact of Life-Changing Teachers.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archaeology, this episode honors the stories that have connected, inspired, and amplified our community.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices that have made 2024 such a remarkable year, and join us as we continue to explore new stories in 2025.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore “A Modern-Day Ute Experience” with Skyler Lomahaftewa, an enrolled member of the Ute Tribe, and one of the few Ute people living in the Roaring Fork Valley. Born in Phoenix, AZ, and raised on the Ute reservation in northern Utah, Skyler’s journey to the Valley began with snowboarding and grew into a passion for sharing the history, culture, and modern experiences of his people.Joined by Nina Gabianelli of the Aspen Historical Society, Skyler shares stories, songs, and reflections on being Ute-American today. The episode offers insight into his perspective as a modern Ute man and highlights the ancestral connections between the Ute people and the mountains of the Roaring Fork Valley.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “A Modern-Day Ute Experience” invites listeners to learn, listen, and reflect on the ongoing presence and legacy of Native communities in our region.🎧 Listen and gain perspective on the history, culture, and stories of a modern Ute life in the Roaring Fork Valley.

On VOICES Radio Hour, we highlight the second Queer VOICES Theater Project, “Authentically Versus…”, an original production by local queer artists and allies. The show, directed by Micha Schoepe and performed at TACAW on October 18, 19, and 20, explores the journey of embracing authenticity through storytelling, music, movement, and other forms of artistic expression.Featuring the voices of Micha Schoepe, Blake, Dave, Myki, Anisa, Molly, Kevin, and Valerie, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ensemble’s creative process, the themes and title of the production, and the insights they’ve gained while collaborating. Musical selections are curated by the ensemble to energize and inspire.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “Authentically Versus…” invites listeners to celebrate queer creativity, self-expression, and the courage it takes to live authentically.🎧 Listen and experience the voices, artistry, and stories that fuel the Queer VOICES Theater Project.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we present “Life-Changing Teachers”, exploring the educators, mentors, and life experiences that have shaped who we are. From early childhood teachers to college professors—and even moments or practices that transformed perspective—this episode celebrates the profound impact of those who guide and inspire.Featuring the voices of Nikolai Furmansky, Francisco “Paco” Nevárez-Burgueño, Lisa Rocco, Zoë Rom, and Shakti Ved, with musical selections curated by Lisa Rocco, listeners are invited to reflect on the teachers and teaching moments that have influenced their own lives.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “Life-Changing Teachers” honors the stories, wisdom, and inspiration that educators and mentors bring to our community.🎧 Listen and celebrate the transformative power of teachers and the stories that shape us.

We present “VOICES Summertime Stories and Music”, a special outdoor edition in collaboration with Aspen Valley Land Trust. In its second season, Our Land, Our Voices brought together storytellers from diverse backgrounds—conservationists, artists, educators, youth, and farmers—to share personal connections to the land on which we live, work, and play.Featuring the voices of Stephen Bershenyi, Francisco "Paco" Nevarez-Burgueño, Autumn Rivera, Jason Sewell, and Britany Zepeda, with musical interludes performed by Meadowsuite, a trio including Harris Jackson, Delaney Meyers, and Ashton Taufer, this episode celebrates the stories, stewardship, and love of the Roaring Fork Valley.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, KDNK and Aspen Valley Land Trust, “VOICES Summertime Stories and Music” invites listeners to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the land and community that shape our lives.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices of the community sharing their stories and music under the summer sky.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we present the student edition, “Where I’m From”, featuring the voices of Roaring Fork High School students. In the final weeks of the 2023/2024 school year, students in Eric Lamb’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse classroom wrote poems in the style of George Ella Lyon’s iconic poem, capturing the places, people, and experiences that shaped their lives. Their stories span deserts in Mexico, beaches in Peru, volcanic lakes in Guatemala, orchards in El Salvador, and the familiar mountains and town parks of the Roaring Fork Valley.Featuring the voices of RFHS students, with musical selections chosen by the students alongside a new original song, “Ojos de Perla”, by Destiempo Official, this episode highlights the rich memories, tastes, sounds, and sensations of the students’ homelands and communities.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “Where I’m From” invites listeners to connect, celebrate, and honor the experiences of young storytellers in our Valley.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices of RFHS students sharing the places and people that shaped who they are today.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore “Dad Life”. Five fathers share the joys, surprises, and lessons of parenting from their own perspectives. From the first time hearing their baby’s heartbeat to the ways their children have shaped and inspired them over the years, these stories give a heartfelt and humorous glimpse into fatherhood in the Roaring Fork Valley.Featuring the voices of Lucas De Cesco, Nathan Cox, Ryan Honey, and a special conversation between John and Brian Keleher, with musical selections chosen by each dad that carry personal meaning in their fatherhood journey, this episode celebrates the impact, love, and dedication of fathers and father-figures.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, “Dad Life” invites listeners to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the experiences of dads in our community.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices of fathers sharing their journeys, challenges, and joys.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate new and expectant motherhood. Four mothers with babies ranging from 7 weeks to 19 months, and one expectant mother, share the joys, surprises, and challenges of early parenthood. They reflect on birth experiences, postpartum moments, the support of community, and the hopes they carry for the future. Listen closely for a few sweet moments from their little ones as well!Featuring the voices of Marlin Gonzalez, Lindsay Gurley, Emma Leake-Parker, Sonya Meyer-Schaffer, and Claire Wright, with musical selections chosen by the mothers themselves, this episode honors the resilience, love, and inspiration that parenthood brings.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, "New + Expectant Motherhood" invites listeners to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the powerful journey of becoming a parent.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices of new and expectant mothers and the incredible experiences they share.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore "Women’s VOICES: Theater Magic", celebrating the stories and experiences of women behind the 2024 Women’s VOICES Theater Project: Objects in Mirror. From personal memories of theater that sparked inspiration to moments of collaboration and creativity, these storytellers share what makes theater a transformative and magical experience in their lives.Featuring the voices of Elisabet Rojas Capilla, Regna Jones, Gabrielle Bailes, Bineke Kiernan, and Dani Taylor-Moxon, with musical selections from ensemble members of the Women’s VOICES Theater Project, this episode highlights the passion, dedication, and artistry that bring theater to life.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, "Women’s VOICES: Theater Magic" invites listeners to celebrate the magic, humor, and human connection that theater fosters in our community.🎧 Listen and celebrate the women behind the scenes who make theater come alive.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we welcome Venezuelan Newcomers to share their stories and experiences as they settle into the Roaring Fork Valley. In the summer of 2023, approximately 125 newcomers from Venezuela arrived in Carbondale. This episode highlights their journeys, cultures, and the moments that shape their lives, offering a window into the richness and diversity they bring to our community.Featuring the voices of Argenis Marquez, Benigno Jose Ricardo, and Ricardo Urbina, with English interpretation by Julian Nihill, Omar Sarabia, and Lucas De Cesco, and interviews facilitated by Angélica Breña, this special episode also acknowledges the support of Brooke Coon, Dede Osborn, and Pat Goudvis. Musical selections feature traditional Venezuelan music, from Llaneros to la Gaita to the rhythms of Carnaval.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, "Venezuelan Newcomers Special Feature" invites listeners to connect, celebrate, and understand the lived experiences of newcomers through language, culture, and storytelling.🎧 Listen and celebrate the voices of our Venezuelan newcomers and the rich traditions they bring to our community.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore love, community, and family in all its forms. In honor of February, we hear from five local community members about singlehood, connection, and the many ways love shows up in their lives. Their stories remind us that being alone does not mean being lonely when we are in love with the world around us.Featuring Brian Colley, Diane Kenney, Fred Malo, Flor Paz Pastrana, and Julia Whalen, with musical selections chosen by each storyteller, this episode celebrates the voices that make our community rich, diverse, and interconnected.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, "Singlehood and Creating Family in Community" highlights the experiences, insights, and reflections of community members embracing life in all its colors, shapes, and forms.🎧 Listen and celebrate the single voices that teach us about love, connection, and belonging.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate looking forward to the New Year with reflections, gratitude, and laughter. Four residents of Sopris Lodge and two middle school students from Ross Montessori share stories about the moments, people, and experiences they are most excited about in 2024.Featuring Sage Storytellers Beverly Fox, Bob Sobotik, Debby Wachs, and Joan Lamont, alongside Guest Youth Interviewers Angie Turcios Nolasco and Genevieve Vickers, with music curated by Art Ackerman from KDNK’s Swing, Swing, Swing, this episode captures joy, curiosity, and the connections that shape our community.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, "What We Look Forward To" highlights the voices and perspectives of our community members across generations, celebrating the stories that inspire hope, laughter, and reflection.🎧 Listen and celebrate the people and moments that make 2024 worth looking forward to!

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we explore the “Un-Comfort Zone,” that space where life challenges us, stretches us, and invites growth. Five storytellers share personal journeys of transformation, unexpected choices, and moments that shaped their paths.Featuring Jamie Abbott, Kami Miranda, Giovanna Kennedy, Missy Moore, and Andrew Roberts-Gray, with music by Fernando Mendoza (Destiempo Official), this episode highlights courage, resilience, and the power of leaning into discomfort.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, Un-Comfort Zone shines a light on the stories that challenge, inspire, and remind us of the strength found in vulnerability.🎧 Listen and celebrate the stories that push us to grow.Trigger Warning: This episode includes a story discussing suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we honor our Unsung Hero, VOICES’ Founder and original visionary, Barbara Reese. In the wake of her passing, we celebrate her belief that everyone has a voice worth sharing. From the first Women’s VOICES Project in 2019 to poetry woven into Wetlands 2022, Barbara’s spirit shaped the heart of VOICES.Hear from friends, supporters, board members, and past participants whose lives were forever touched by Barbara’s vision. Featuring voices of Angélica Breña, Kristin Carlson, Alya Howe, Julián Nihill, Flor Paz Pastrana, Renee Prince, Vanessa Porras, Natalie Spears, Travis Dean Wilson, and Chip Winn Wells, with music by MinTze Wu, Chih-Long Hu, Michael Graham, Chieh-Fan Yiu, Delaney Meyers, and Sarah Graf, and original poetry by Barbara Reese.🎧 Tune in, listen, and celebrate the legacy of Barbara Reese with us on VOICES Radio Hour!

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we highlight the rich diversity and vibrant experiences of our local Latinx community. Members of the Nuestras VOCES ensemble share personal stories exploring identity, heritage, and the many colors of Latinidad, reflecting on pride, gratitude, and the journey of becoming.Featuring Angélica Breña, Art Williams, Brisa Farfan Fernandez, Claudia Pawl, and Gabriela Mejia, with original music by Rodrigo Arreguin, this episode celebrates culture, creativity, and the power of storytelling to connect communities.🎧 Tune in, listen, and celebrate the voices of our Latinx community on VOICES Radio Hour!

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate the teachers who shape our lives and communities. Five local educators share humorous, heartfelt, and inspiring stories about the mentors and students who guided them, and reflect on why they return year after year to this challenging and rewarding profession.Featuring Mary Hernández, Gricel Martinez, Luke Wander, Adam Carballeira, and Ted Frisbie, with music by Jackson Emmer, this episode honors the passion, dedication, and impact of educators in the Roaring Fork Valley.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, VOICES from Our Teachers shines a light on the voices behind the classroom, the lessons that last, and the stories that inspire us all.🎧 Listen and celebrate the educators who help shape our world.

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we celebrate the women who have shaped Carbondale’s community, culture, and land. Five local women reflect on their journeys, connections to the town, and the legacy of women who came before them.Featuring Laurie Loeb, Jeannie Perry, Andrea Harris, Amy Kimberly, and Charlotte Graham, with live music by MinTze Wu and Sandra Wong on violin and nyckelharpa, this episode blends storytelling and folk music to honor women’s impact across generations.Produced by VOICES and recorded live with Circa 71 Productions, HerStory celebrates resilience, creativity, and community.🎧 Listen and be inspired by the voices of women making a lasting mark on Carbondale, Colorado.

We celebrate the diverse origins and stories that make up our community. Four storytellers from Taiwan, Germany, Argentina, and South Africa share memories, heritage, and experiences that shaped their lives, blending culture, music, and personal reflection.Featuring MinTze Wu, Micha Schoepe, Josefina Méndez, and Megan Rainnie, with music ranging from Astor Piazzolla to Johnny Clegg & Juluka, and John Denver to 林生祥, this episode honors the richness and vibrancy of our shared American home.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Circa 71 Productions, My Homeland celebrates the voices and traditions that bring color, sound, and perspective to our community.🎧 Listen and experience a tapestry of heritage, music, and storytelling from around the world.

This Father’s Day edition of VOICES Radio Hour features youth from SoL Theatre Company sharing heartfelt portraits of their dads. From tender moments to joyful memories, these siblings tell the stories of fathers who have nurtured, guided, and inspired them.Featuring the voices of Genevieve, Tillie, and Rae Vickers; Aria and Kaytra Moodie; Annette and Leo Bernal; Camille Malloy; and Vianne Camara, with music from Natalie Spears and Lizzy Plotkin’s debut EP Just Over the Ridge.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, this episode celebrates the love, guidance, and enduring presence of fathers in our community.🎧 Listen and experience Father’s Day through the eyes of children and teens who honor their dads with stories and song.

This special Mother’s Day edition of VOICES Radio Hour shares heartfelt stories from five mothers in our community about the moment they discovered they were becoming a mother. From the joys of birth and adoption to the everyday acts of love and care, these narratives celebrate maternal courage, devotion, and the profound impact of motherhood.Featuring Amy Kimberly, Aracely Terrazas Chaparro, Trary Lamee, Lindsay Hentschel, and Tammara Nimmo, with live music by Argentinian vocalist Josefina Mendez from the 2022 Garden Music Series Let’s Tango.Produced by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions, this episode honors the universal experiences of nurturing, love, and family in our community.🎧 Listen, reflect, and celebrate the mothers who shape our lives and hearts.

In VOICES Radio Hour, our storytellers share the moments that redefined, redirected, and reignited their lives. From personal breakthroughs to creative awakenings, these narratives explore the power of change and renewal.Featuring Eric Lamb, Nina Gabianelli, Jem Moore, Gabriela Alvarez Espinoza, and Jeff Patterson, with original music compositions by Eric Lamb, this episode celebrates growth, resilience, and the courage to embrace new beginnings.Produced by VOICES and recorded with Circa 71 Productions, ReBirth honors the stories that illuminate our shared human experience.🎧 Listen and be inspired by the transformations shaping our community.

In our second episode of VOICES Radio Hour, community sages aged 76 to 97 2/3 reflect on life’s journey in “The Things We Left Behind Along the Way.” Heartfelt, nostalgic, and full of wisdom, these stories reveal the memories, choices, and moments that shape us.Featuring storytellers Art Ackerman, Joan Lamont, Sue Lavin, Bill Jochems, and Alicia Pastrana, with piano interpretations of Gershwin classics by Clay Boland Jr.Produced by VOICES and recorded by Circa 71 Productions, this episode celebrates storytelling as a way to preserve our community’s history and heritage.🎧 Listen and discover the treasures our sages carry through time.

Welcome to the very first episode of VOICES Radio Hour, part of Express Yourself on KDNK, brought to you by VOICES in collaboration with Circa 71 Productions.In this special premiere, we take a walk down memory lane to one of life’s unforgettable moments: the first kiss. Five community sages share their personal stories of love, nostalgia, and the magic of that first unforgettable moment. Did time stop for them? You’ll hear it straight from their hearts.Featured Storytellers: Sondie Reiff, Bob Moore, Wewer Keohane, Juanma Martin Cespedes, and Chip Winn Wells. Music: Romance by Dvorak, Salut d’Amore by Elgar, and Piano Concerto in G Major by Ravel, performed by Terry Lee and MinTze Wu.Produced by VOICES and recorded by Circa 71 Productions, this episode preserves the stories that define our community’s history, heritage, and tradition.🎧 Listen, remember, and share in the timeless tradition of storytelling.