#personal-stories

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Kqed
2 days ago
Writing

Rarely Seen Rod Serling Story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' Draws Upon His World War II Service

War's traumatic impact reimagined by Rod Serling in timeless stories. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Revisits His Past in Interview With Howard Stern

President Biden shared deeply personal stories in a candid interview with Howard Stern, highlighting compassion and resilience. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Biden Needs To Be More 'Blunt' About Abortion

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer believes President Joe Biden should speak more bluntly about abortion and abortion rights.
Whitmer's remarks align with Biden's campaign, which is focusing on the issue of abortion and highlighting personal stories about abortion access. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on unpaid care: time to heed Kate and Derek's story | Editorial

The power of sharing personal stories can shed light on important societal issues.
Unpaid carers face immense financial, psychological, and physical challenges. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Music

De Los showcase at SXSW brings together love, family and Latinidad

Parents proud as children perform at SXSW
Artists share personal stories and emotions during performances [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

A Corvette, Swimsuit Shots and a Trip to Mongolia: Biden Offers a Selfie Tour of His Life

President Biden shared personal stories during interviews with prosecutors.
President Biden was imprecise about government documents in his possession, saying 'I don't remember' over 50 times. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

When the Pandemic Hit Home

Memories of the pandemic vary in clarity, impacted by trauma or a blurred sense of time.
Personal experiences of Covid-19 lockdowns are diverse and emotional, demonstrating the varied impacts of the pandemic on individuals. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Digital life

Uber Drivers Share Honest Stories About Their Lives and Work

Rideshare drivers in the Bay Area share personal stories during rides, covering topics like immigration and personal finance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Design

An HGTV Star's Party Inspires a Question: What Makes a Home?

Home is a blend of space and place for designer Jeremiah Brent.
Collection of photos and stories in Mr. Brent's book showcases interesting people and their enviable houses. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
3 months ago
Career

Sharon 'Shay' Knorr: 'Storytelling can change the world'

Sharon Knorr is a former actor turned storyteller who now shares her love of storytelling through workshops and performances.
Knorr's one-woman show, Why Can't I Marry the Cute Beatle, was inspired by her personal experiences and desire to tell her own stories. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Career

Expensive Pain: The Untapped Social Capital for Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur

Expensive pain refers to the cost of holding back personal stories, particularly painful ones, from your audience.
Shared pain can bring people together and foster stronger connections.
Being transparent and sharing personal stories can lead to better relationships and new opportunities. [ more ]
Python People
3 months ago
Python

Python People | Pamela Fox - Teaching Python, Accessibility, and Tools

The Python community is great because of the people
Python People is a podcast about the people behind the Python community [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: These California memoirs will get you thinking about writing your own

Writing a memoir is seen as both selfish and selfless.
California has a rich history that should be documented and shared. [ more ]
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