Real Stories MKE

Throughout our lives, we benefit from being around people of different ages and learning from various perspectives. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Venice Williams, Tony Anderson, Su Rablin and Sienna Taylor. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Birth. We all go through it, but not always in the same way. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Stacey Williams-Ng, LaRoyce Patterson, and Linda Cieslik. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Sometimes we bottle things up, and it can get unhealthy for us. Often, it's better to just let it out. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Erin Johnston, Elizabeth Brown, Amy Ali, and Laura Martin. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

At some point in life, you understand that your peace, joy, and success begin with releasing what holds you back. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about release from Cate Miller, Paul Stabell, Elaine Maly, and Michaela Lacy. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Sometimes when we lose someone special to us, we latch on to a keepsake or a custom or a quest—something that helps us honor that person's memory. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about remembrance from Thomas Fountain, Maia Lindvall, Ken Murack, and Lucrezia Phifer. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. 

Dance is the art of movement, expression in one of its freest forms.When you dance, you're connecting with yourself and the people around you. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about dance from Dionysia, the Unshaven Haven of Burlesque, Dave Hendrickson, and Tejumola Ologboni. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

Power comes in many shapes and forms and is something that everyone engages with.

Respect – it's something we owe to ourselves and others. People tend to know when it's absent and when it's present.

Living to old age is an accomplishment. It's reflective of a life well-lived and knowledge gained.

Defiance can be a good thing. When facing injustice, tyranny or oppression, we all need to stand up for ourselves.

Break ups can suck, but they can also be liberatory or necessary.

Everyone gets into a little mischief every now and then. It doesn't hurt to indulge in playfulness, pranks and general silliness!

Our memories are what make us. They're the stories, experiences, people and places that bind us.

It's said that “home is where the heart is”.

Some discoveries are heartbreaking, revelatory or just plain humorous.

sSometimes, aspects of our appearance can represent something more than just what's skin-deep.

Everyone could use a little more understanding. It's a product of empathy, tolerance and forgiveness and the glue that connects us all

Money can be a source of temptation, corruption and greed. But it can also be a boon and a gift for those who truly need it.

Taking care of your inner child is important. Recognizing your inner child can be a path towards healing, reconciliation, and self-actualization.

Love can show up in our lives in different shapes and forms. All these forms of love are of equal importance and can be found in abundance!

Though there are reasons for stranger danger, sometimes strangers end up becoming our best friends.

As mammals, hair is something we all have in common - more or less. It's part of how we see ourselves and how we see one another. And, it is something we can control - more or less.

Storytellers, Jerome Flogel, Tarik Moody, Sarah Beth Nelson and Tuesday Morn recall the moments where they realized they needed to redirect themselves.

Storytellers, Anya Janssen, Dorothy Malone, and Mia Noel. share their experiences of supernatural encounters.

Storytellers, Mark Rice, Angela Cunningham and Alondra Garcia share about three different systems that have impacted their lives.

Housing is an essential aspect of human life that can also be complex. Storytellers Rae Johnson, Dianne Pratt and Heidi Wegleitner share their experiences centered on and involving housing.

Storytellers Carly Kroll, Ryan Webster, Vanessa MokaFrapp, and Lisa Williams recall times in their lives when they had to learn to let go.

Storytellers Mike Johnson, Page Remmers, Precious Ward, and Aims McGuinness, share moments when they felt humility or helped others learn that hard lesson.

Storytellers, Sarah Janicek, Peter May, and Dede Gales share how cousins have played a role in their lives.

Story tellers, Greg Marshall, Elisabeth Bentti, Tashonda Green, and Amy Wilbourne, share how they fought to overcome the most difficult times of their lives.

Ex Fabula's summer teen interns, Martavious McNeil and Samone Calmese, take over hosting duties for this episode of Real Stories MKE. They share four stories that explore how we shape and express our identities.

Whether it is a boring office meeting or the moment you meet the love of your life, meetings allow us to learn and connect with each other in ways that often have meaningful impacts on our lives.

No matter who helped raise you, those relationships have profound impacts on us for the rest of our lives.

Comfort zones are important, especially in a world that, depending on your identity, can be harmful.

Teamwork asks us to set aside individual interests for the good of the group.

Pets are supposed to teach you responsibility, bring you joy, and become part of your family. Sometimes this all works out, other times the plan goes awry.

What we eat, how we eat, the role eating plays in our lives can reveal a lot about our upbringing and our heritage and the choices we make.

Whether you are moving to a different neighborhood or a different country, there is always an element of risk when you leave the familiar for the unknown.

Breasts are a source of life and nutrients for our babies but they can also be a source of sickness and fear for those who get diagnosed with breast cancer.

Roommates can become our closest friends or our worst nemesis