US: Unscripted Stories

Jo Scaletty finished up their conversation with Charla Wilson, archivist for the Black Experience at Northwestern University. Charla continues to talk about the importance of collecting stories as a way to uplift, heal, and project our communities into the future. Sign to participate in a storytelling workshop and share your story on our podcast at https://www.northwestern.edu/msa/programs/unscripted-podcast.html Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co

Jo Scaletty speaks with Charla Wilson, archivist for the Black Experience at Northwestern University. Charla talks about the importance of collecting stories as a way to uplift, heal, and project our communities into the future. This is first episode of a two-part series. Sign to participate in a storytelling workshop and share your story on our podcast at https://www.northwestern.edu/msa/programs/unscripted-podcast.html Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co

For our final episode centering APIDA Heritage Month, Alicia Soller speaks with third-year student Isabell Liu. Isabell shares a powerful story of coming to terms her own internalized racism. To sign up for a storytelling workshop or tell your own story on our podcast, check out our website at https://www.northwestern.edu/msa/programs/unscripted-podcast.html Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions

Mahie Gopalka joins host Alicia Soller to talk about being Desi and living in the United States. Mahie shares a story from a time in her life that illustrates the difference ways her and her parents experienced oppression. Have a story to share? Northwestern Students, sign up at https://www.northwestern.edu/msa/programs/unscripted-podcast.html

This week we welcome Minna Ito, a 4th-Year student studying Asian American Studies and Human Communication Sciences. Minna talks with host Alicia Soller about a time she advocated to change a problematic event on Northwestern's campus. In honor of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, Unscripted Stories is centering the experiences of our APIDA community throughout the month of May. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. For information about sharing your story, visit our website. Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co

Steven Du reminisces on a time he cooked for his community and the power cooking has to bring people together. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week Isabel St. Arnold (SESP '22) shares a a story about making a ribbon skirt with her grandmother with host Jo Scaletty. Listen and learn a little bit about this process and its importance. Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week Aaron Golding talks with MSA Graduate Assistant, Alicia Soller to talk about her journey to becoming a storyteller. Alicia shares her thoughts on the power of the untold story and the need for everyone to tell their stories.

Join Isabel St. Arnold (SESP, '22) and Aaron Golding for a conversation with artist, activist, and Indigenous Futurist, Josué Rivas. We talk to Josué about the power storytelling has to heal us fom historical trauma and rekindle our ability to imagine the new and exciting futures. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Aaron Golding sits down with MSA Graduate Assistant, Lupita Gonzalez to talk about the politics of storytelling. Who has the right to tell a story? Who gets recognized when stories are told? How do we democratize the storytelling process? Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Join Saeed Rezko, Jo Scaletty, and Aaron Golding as we explore all aspects of Native storytelling with Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki). Joseph is a master storyteller with over 40 years of experience. We talk to Joseph about the way he became a storyteller and the resilience that comes from sharing stories. Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. Find out more at https://us-unscripted-stories.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Season 2 Teaser We're gearing up for Season 2 of US: Unscripted Stories. In preperatoin for our official launch next week, listen as Isabel St. Arnold (SESP, '22) talks to Linda Luk and Aaron Golding about what listeners can expect from Season 2. Subscribe today! Music Courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In our final episode of our first season, we continue our conversation with Austin Gardner, Sayeed Sanchez, and Alex Manaa. Listen as they continue sharing their reflections on how they are celebrating Pride this year. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

MSA is celebrating Pride Month by airing a conversation between Austin Gardner, Alex Manaa, and Sayeed Sanchez. Listen as they share stories about how they show their pride. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we finish our conversation with graduating Office Assistants, Antonette Narvasa, Link Narducci, Bidemi Godo, Austin Gardner, and Ericka Woods, who reflect on their experiences at Northwestern and working with MSA. Also, listen as they are surprised by more guests stopping by to share some memories of working with them. Congratulations to our graduates! Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we revisit our conversation with graduating Office Assistants, Antonette Narvasa, Link Narducci, Bidemi Godo, Austin Gardner, and Ericka Woods, who reflect on their experiences at Northwestern and working with MSA. Also, listen as they are surprised by more guests stopping by to share some memories of working with them. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, our graduating Office Assistants, Antonette Narvasa, Link Narducci, Bidemi Godo, Austin Gardner, and Ericka Woods reflect on their experiences at Northwestern and working with MSA. Also, listen as they are surprised by some guests that stop by to share some memories of working with them. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In the final episode of the APIDA Heritage Month series, Imani Sumbi talks to Upasna Barath about a memorable childhood story and what it's like to be mixed and a part of the APDIA community.  Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In the second episode of the APIDA Heritage Month Series, Upasna Barath discusses intersectionality, queerness, and the Desi community with Ahlaam Delange. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

For the first episode of the APIDA Heritage Month Series, GA Upasna Barath talks to Chloe Wong about Mitski, representation in music, and the APIDA community on Northwestern's campus. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we sit down with Graduate Assistants D'ana Downing and Emmanuel López. Listen as they muse on how their lived experiences have prepared them for their work as graduate assistants in MSA. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we sit down with Graduate Assistants Upasna Barath and Gabriel Guzmán. Listen as they discuss their lived experiences and how they approach their work as Graduate Assistants for MSA. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we sit down with Christine Munteanu, assistant director for Multicultural Student Affairs. Christine shares with us the moments from her life that led her to pursuing a career in Student Affairs and why she finds this work meaningful. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we are joined by Aaron Golding, assistant director in Multicultural Student Affairs. Aaron shares with what drew him to Northwestern and why he finds this work meaningful. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we sit down with Daphne Nwankpa, administrative assistant for Multicultural Student Affairs. Daphne shares moments from her life that led her to Northwestern and how she thinks about her role and work in MSA. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week join us as we sit down with Alejandro Magaña, associate director for Multicultural Student Affairs. Alejandro shares with us the moments from his life that led him to pursuing a career in Student Affairs and why he finds this work meaningful. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week join us as we sit down with Linda Luk, administrative assistant for Multicultural Student Affairs. Linda shares with us the moments from her life that led her to pursuing a career in Student Affairs and why she finds this work meaningful. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week join us for a conversation with Matt Abtahi, assistant director of Multicultural Student Affairs. Matt shares with us moments from his journey to Northwestern and what the work of Student Affairs means to him. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Alyscia Raines, assistant director of Multicultural Student Affairs. Alyscia shares with us moments from her life that led her to pursuing a career in Student Affairs and why she finds this work meaningful. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In our first conversation with Multicultural Student Affairs staff, we speak with Daviree Velázquez Phillip, director of Multicultural Student Affairs. Daviree shares with us the moments from her life that led her to pursuing a career in Student Affairs. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.