Not Waiting

Sharing my new podcast - Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez, where Nestor and I share stories on immigration experiences in the United States, as told onstage for 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories storytelling shows in Chicago and New York City.  Thanks for listening! Please subscribe on Apple podcast, Stitcher, Google Play!  In the meantime, Season 2 of Not Waiting will be back in a few more weeks!

How do we make sense of our life, when we meet a roadblock? Episode 10, writer Caroline Lambert hijacks cancer, and along the way, begins her second life with a renewed sense of purpose. Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio.  Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

Episode 9 takes us deep into one’s dark past, in order to find personal healing. Warning – the following story contains discussions of abuse and violence, and may be disturbing to some audiences.   Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

When we close one door shut, what’s behind door number 2? In episode 8, 35+ time Moth slam winning storyteller Nestor Gomez shows us that by letting go of the things that no longer serves us, we not only find the possibility of a better future, but also personal power to bring to light. For more on Nestor, please visit Nestorgomezstoryteller.com.  Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.  

How does one's love for music and the arts, community building, and values in equity express itself? In episode 6, Anna Rae reminds us that democracy is difficult to sustain AND best when practiced daily.  Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

Can we find our purpose and healing by opening our hearts? In episode 6, Lisa Ferraro demonstrates that following one’s curiosity can lead us towards our true voice and path. Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

We are often lost when we have no sense of purpose… and yet we can still get lost while living a purposeful life! In episode 5, Clara shows us what adult aches come with trying to live purposefully.   Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

What if we decide to follow the footsteps of the one we most love and admire? In episode 4, Carl shows us that following your mother’s footsteps might just find you home to your heart. Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

How far do creatives go to get unstuck? In episode 3, founder of cincopatasalgato – Jose Roberto Paredes – shows us that following one’s intuition and dreams is the way to go, even if it takes you far from home, over and over again. Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

What does it take to make that leap of faith, when everyone around you says, “you won’t make it.” In episode 2, Lesha shares her story from a time in her life where she dared to forge a life built on creativity and courage. Don't forget to subscribe to the show via your favorite podcast player! Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

Caught in a cycle of addiction in his late-20's, Tesh travels to his ancestral homeland and surrenders to his yoga practice. Tesh’s journey saves his life, and provides the foundation and wisdom from which his current life pursuits are built. Don't forget to subscribe to the show via your favorite podcast player! Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.

Coming Spring 2018, Not Waiting podcast shares stories from guests on a change moment in their lives. Host Angel Ling looks at their creative process, personal healing, and who/what guided them along the way. In Season 1, a new episode will be available every two weeks, through mid-July.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show via iTunes or your favorite podcast player! Design by Josefina Alvarez from Pipa Design Studio. Theme Music is I'll be Dead (no drums) by Andy Blackwood, provided by Jamendo.