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Joshua Edwards - content creator, business owner, entrepreneur, and host of the "Shop Talk Quinte" podcast - joins us! In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, lessons learned from entering the marketing world in our 20s, family, and legacy. Joshua, a devout Christian, weaves his reflections on faith into what has shaped him as a person and he takes time in this podcast to get vulnerable on the impacts of addiction. Tune in for this special conversation! Topics we cover: - Entering the world of marketing in your 20s - The impact of faith on legacy - Vulnerability - Safe spaces - And, of course, rapid-fire questions! SHOW NOTES - Follow Joshua Edwards on Instagram: @iamjoshuapaul_ -Follow Joshua's podcast 'Shop Talk Quinte' on Instagram: @shoptalkquinte - Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser DISCLAIMERS: Music by Upbeat Hip Hop Music by Soul Prod. Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Photo of Joshua courtesy of Joshua Edwards.
It's the final episode of series 2! Thanks for joining the conversation. In honour of International Women's Day, Raquel highlights a few memorable lines from fictional women. Join Raquel as she thanks listeners and tries her hand at performing. Tune in for this final chat of series 2, and see you again in series 3! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. SHOW NOTES Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser Follow Talking Stories with Raquel Russell on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook DISCLAIMERS: Music by Upbeat Hip Hop Music by Soul Prod.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Raquel A. Russell, a fellow University of Toronto alumni, who is a writer, podcaster at Talking Stories with Raquel Russell and communications professional at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The article Raquel wrote for U of T Magazine: Out of Action, Comes Hope made me truly reflect on my time as a student at U of T and realize that none of my professors were Black. In our conversation, Raquel was kind enough to share her story behind writing the article as well as her experience as a minority student of The University of Toronto.Raquel’s Article: Out of Action, Comes HopeNews Stories Mentioned: 1 Black Medical Student News Article, The Power Gap Globe and Mail ArticleRaquel’s SocialsInstagram @raqlionchaserTwitter @raqlionchaserFacebook @raqlionchaserLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelarussell/ Podcast: Talking Stories with Raquel RusselWant to continue the conversation? Connect with me on any of my socials!Website: https://www.conversationswithchloe.com/YouTube: ConversationsWithChloeInstagram: @conversations_with_chloeTwitter: @ConversationsW7TikTok: @chloesconvosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloecarducciCan someone invite me to Clubhouse?Recorded On: January 30, 2021 (via Zoom)Intro & Outro Music - Epidemic Sound: Vegas - Onda NortePodcast Editing Software - AudacityPodcast Hosting Service - Buzzsprout
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Raquel A. Russell, a fellow University of Toronto alumni, who is a writer, podcaster at Talking Stories with Raquel Russell and communications professional at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The article Raquel wrote for U of T Magazine: Out of Action, Comes Hope made me truly reflect on my time as a student at U of T and realize that none of my professors were Black. In our conversation, Raquel was kind enough to share her story behind writing the article as well as her experience as a minority student of The University of Toronto.Raquel’s Article: Out of Action, Comes HopeNews Stories Mentioned: 1 Black Medical Student News Article, The Power Gap Globe and Mail ArticleRaquel’s SocialsInstagram @raqlionchaserTwitter @raqlionchaserFacebook @raqlionchaserLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelarussell/ Podcast: Talking Stories with Raquel RusselWant to continue the conversation? Connect with me on any of my socials!Website: https://www.conversationswithchloe.com/YouTube: ConversationsWithChloeInstagram: @conversations_with_chloeTwitter: @ConversationsW7TikTok: @chloesconvosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloecarducciCan someone invite me to Clubhouse?Recorded On: January 30, 2021 (via Zoom)Intro & Outro Music - Epidemic Sound: Vegas - Onda NortePodcast Editing Software - AudacityPodcast Hosting Service - Buzzsprout
Anna Akoto - writer, communications professional and creator of "so these are my twenties" podcast - joins us! It's Black History Month, so in this chat, we focus on Black writers, bell hooks' All About Love: New Vision and what it means to treat love as a verb. We also chat about the importance of documenting our histories, influential stories growing up and more. Tune in for this fun conversation! Topics we cover: Consumption choices in our 20s Bell Hooks' All About Love: New Visions The importance of documenting cultural stories and histories Ghanaian folk musician, Koo Nimo Favourite Black writers Brandy/Whitney's Cinderella and Princess Diaries (Yes, Princess Diaries) And, of course, rapid-fire questions! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. SHOW NOTES Follow Anna Akoto on Instagram: @anna_akoto Follow Anna's podcast 'so these are my twenties' on Instagram: @sothesearemytwenties Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser In this episode, we talk about Anna's piece reflecting on bell hooks'. You can read it here: https://www.neverapart.com/features/heart-surgery-at-25-the-journey-to-love/ DISCLAIMERS: Music by Upbeat Hip Hop Music by Soul Prod.
Robin Harry - cancer survivor, registered nurse, infection control practitioner, writer and fellow geek sits down to chat stories with us in this week's episode. In this chat, you'll hear about Robin's very personal connection to the loss of Chadwick Boseman, how her personal story has defined her, wrestling with survivor's guilt, being a Black Girl Nerd and more. Tune in for this special conversation! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Photo of Robin courtesy of Robin Harry. SHOW NOTES - Follow Talking Stories with Raquel Russell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and join the conversation! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingstorieswraq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingStoriesR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingstorieswraq - Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser OTHER SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we talk about Robin's moving Facebook post following the passing of Chadwick Boseman. You can read it on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/joyeful/posts/10164083531805147 Here's a link to Robin's blog: https://lymphomalowdown.blogspot.com/ DISCLAIMERS: Music by Upbeat Hip Hop Music by Soul Prod. This episode was recorded in December 2020.
In this week's episode, freelance writer and former journalism school classmate, Jody Anderson joins us to talk stories. We chat about meaningful story assignments, influential writers, movies we would use to describe ourselves, and the ongoing journey of discovering self. Tune in for this insightful conversation! Talking Stories with Raquel Russell is a show dedicated to highlighting how stories impact lives and inspire change. Follow Jody on Instagram and Twitter: @meshisland Follow Talking Stories with Raquel Russell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and join the conversation! Follow Raquel A. Russell on Twitter and Instagram: @raqlionchaser OTHER SHOW NOTES: In this episode, Raquel references her story, "Combatting anti-Black Racism at U of T." https://uoft.me/combatting-racism DISCLAIMERS: Music by Upbeat Hip Hop Music by Soul Prod. This episode was recorded in November 2020.