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The show about the sudden moments that turn our lives upside down

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Season Two: Ending with a thank you

May 19, 2020 by angelansantillo

Thirty episodes with guests from around the country and the world, Season Two has been quite the ride. A quick look back at the unexpected moments and a big thank you to the people who shared their stories, the listeners who tuned in, and to the incredible leadership at Voice for partnering with the show for And Then Suddenly; Rising Voices.  And the season ends with a huge thank you to the healthcare workers who impact our lives, with special […]

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60: Elizabeth Howard Phillips & Kenneth Phillips on their bright light

April 22, 2020 by angelansantillo

After learning the fifth round of IVF didn’t work out, Elizabeth Howard Phillips realized she couldn’t keep putting her body through treatments. Less than two years later, Kenneth Phillips found himself nervously driving Elizabeth and their adopted baby away from the hospital. From their hotel room in Florida, we talk about their journey through infertility, the craziness that comes with adopting a baby during a pandemic, and their new bright light Eleanor.     Additional Resources  Connect with Elizabeth Howard […]

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59: Ashley Lauren Rogers on taking a stand

April 15, 2020 by angelansantillo

Ashley Lauren Rogers was working in the steampunk scene when she learned a friend and colleague was accused of nonconsensual relations with someone else in the community. Seeing how willing people were able to dismiss the claims, her decision to immediately step away from the scene changed everything. We talk about the fantasy of steampunk, what happens when you decide to take a stand, why it’s important to believe survivors.     Additional Resources  Connect with Ashley: http://www.ashleylaurenrogers.com Is it […]

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58: Katherine Cooper on the slow burn of 2020

April 6, 2020 by angelansantillo

From her grandfather’s passing on January 2nd to a friend’s death in February to a global pandemic in March, the year 2020 has been a slow moving fire for Katherine Cooper. We talk about how she is navigating this collection of sudden moments during an unprecedented time and what it means to grieve “the right way.” Additional Resources Harvard Business Review: “That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief” Katherine Cooper on Instagram   

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57: Jad Mahmoud Halabi on his Dad’s advice

March 30, 2020 by angelansantillo

On May 23, 2015, scientist Jad Mahmoud Halabi was at a mall when he learned his Dad passed away.  As his constant support system, his Dad taught him to embrace failure, see the world, and take advantage of every opportunity. Something switched after his passing and Jad decided to live this advice. We talk about what this new outlook is teaching him about his Dad’s life, how it is increasing his curiosity, and how it impacts his work in science […]

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56: Paola Irun on turning points

March 24, 2020 by angelansantillo

When theater artist Paola Irun’s father became ill, she made the choice to end her visa, her time in New York City, and return home to Paraguay. His eventual passing changed everything and sent Paola on a journey to find that “something” that had always been missing.  We talk about how grief led her into the worlds of boxing, yoga, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted her art and life in Paraguay.     Additional Resources Paola Irun On […]

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