MISSION Story Slam Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mission-story-slam-podcast A deeper dive into the stories told at MISSION Story Slam 2020 PWPvideo ac41a3f8-388f-5a97-b2aa-e1825ffefa3d yes en-us Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:42:23 +0000 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:43:16 +0000 https://missionstoryslam.org/podcast1/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/m_JRulOxDl798TsBl0ONw_w7xWQwXntsbCutN0snZt8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMDkx/YWY0ZjJjNTg3OWVh/YjU3ZDFhOTk1Y2M3/ZGE3NS5qcGc.jpg MISSION Story Slam Podcast https://missionstoryslam.org/podcast1/ episodic MISSION Story Slam A deeper dive into the stories told at MISSION Story Slam A deeper dive into the stories told at MISSION Story Slam. PWPvideo.com No No Mission Story Slam Podcast Episode 46 - No Judgement with Carey Searles 1 1 46 46 Mission Story Slam Podcast Episode 46 - No Judgement with Carey Searles full e30ba595-f9be-4820-8871-ba6543e00884 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6540c885 Carey Searles spent 36 years with SEPTA's Regional Rail — working his way up from conductor to the train yard, including the day he misplaced an entire engine in three feet of snow. His story of that frantic afternoon won the Energy Co-op Crowd Favorite Prize at MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgment. Carey joined Michael Schweisheimer to relive the chase, talk retirement, transit systems on both sides of the Atlantic, and why he still won't touch engine 922.

]]> Carey Searles spent 36 years with SEPTA's Regional Rail — working his way up from conductor to the train yard, including the day he misplaced an entire engine in three feet of snow. His story of that frantic afternoon won the Energy Co-op Crowd Favorite Prize at MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgment. Carey joined Michael Schweisheimer to relive the chase, talk retirement, transit systems on both sides of the Atlantic, and why he still won't touch engine 922.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:47:39 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1741 Carey Searles spent 36 years with SEPTA's Regional Rail — working his way up from conductor to the train yard, including the day he misplaced an entire engine in three feet of snow. His story of that frantic afternoon won the Energy Co-op Crowd Favorite Prize at MISSION Story Slam 14: No Judgment. Carey joined Michael Schweisheimer to relive the chase, talk retirement, transit systems on both sides of the Atlantic, and why he still won't touch engine 922.

]]> Yes MISSION Story Slam Podcast Kenny Chiu & Michelle Palmer MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair 1 1 45 45 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Kenny Chiu & Michelle Palmer MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:69fbc20ab34760278e83f609 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f113e39 Kenny Chiu is a teacher who shared a story about his many families at MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair. Michelle Palmer is Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, an academic accelerator that supports highly-motivated and traditionally underserved middle school students and also provides pre-professional teacher training. Kenny is one of Breakthrough’s many success stories.

]]> Kenny Chiu is a teacher who shared a story about his many families at MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair. Michelle Palmer is Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, an academic accelerator that supports highly-motivated and traditionally underserved middle school students and also provides pre-professional teacher training. Kenny is one of Breakthrough’s many success stories.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 23:02:39 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 3098 Kenny Chiu is a teacher who shared a story about his many families at MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair. Michelle Palmer is Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, an academic accelerator that supports highly-motivated and traditionally underserved middle school students and also provides pre-professional teacher training. Kenny is one of Breakthrough’s many success stories. Kenny Chiu is a teacher who shared a story about his many families at MISSION Story Slam 11: It’s A Family Affair. Michelle Palmer is Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, an academic accelerator that supports highly-motivated and t No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Atiyah Harmon MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today 1 1 44 44 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Atiyah Harmon MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:69daa4ef3fd75225929290d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2258dc17 Atiyah Harmon is a Social Impact Strategist and Founder & Executive Director Black Girls Love Math, a mission-driven organization that eliminates gender and racial inequalities in math for all who identify as Black girls in grades K-12. Atiyah shared her origin story and more on the podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Atiyah Harmon is a Social Impact Strategist and Founder & Executive Director Black Girls Love Math, a mission-driven organization that eliminates gender and racial inequalities in math for all who identify as Black girls in grades K-12. Atiyah shared her origin story and more on the podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:57:46 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2065 Atiyah Harmon is a Social Impact Strategist and Founder & Executive Director Black Girls Love Math, a mission-driven organization that eliminates gender and racial inequalities in math for all who identify as Black girls in grades K-12. Atiyah shared her origin story and more on the podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Atiyah Harmon is a Social Impact Strategist and Founder & Executive Director Black Girls Love Math, a mission-driven organization that eliminates gender and racial inequalities in math for all who identify as Black girls in grades K-12. Atiyah shared No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Mckayla Warwick MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today 1 1 43 43 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Mckayla Warwick MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:69b873c10bc0b86e8fae16c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36d9755a Mckayla Warwick is Executive Director of Collective Climb a nonprofit that focuses on restorative justice in the BIPOC community. She shared the origin story of Collective Climb and it's rocky road to existence.

]]> Mckayla Warwick is Executive Director of Collective Climb a nonprofit that focuses on restorative justice in the BIPOC community. She shared the origin story of Collective Climb and it's rocky road to existence.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:51:51 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2346 Mckayla Warwick is Executive Director of Collective Climb a nonprofit that focuses on restorative justice in the BIPOC community. Mckayla Warwick is Executive Director of Collective Climb a nonprofit that focuses on restorative justice in the BIPOC community. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Tamica Tanksley MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today (Part 2) 1 1 42 42 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Tamica Tanksley MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today (Part 2) full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:69794910ceb69228c3a01d17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5155bd24 Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:21:22 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1945 Tamica Tanksley believes that “storytelling drives clarity, sparks connection, and inspires change.” She proved she is a master of the form winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Tamica spoke about how storytelling is key to her work as an equity and impact advocate on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Tamica Tanksley believes that “storytelling drives clarity, sparks connection, and inspires change.” She proved she is a master of the form winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Tamica spoke about how storytelling is key to her work as an equity and impact advoc No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Tamica Tanksley MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today (Part 1) 1 1 41 41 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Tamica Tanksley MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today (Part 1) full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:69792ce32f71dc0d7d611f6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e10170fe Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Tamica Tanksley is a podcast host, Keynote Speaker Equity & Impact Advocate, Nonprofit Leader, and an Award-Winning Storyteller. She showed her prowess winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Today as Program Director at Compass Pro Bono she specializes in connecting nonpofits and businesses to help build strong communities. She spoke about this and more on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:24:28 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2586 Tamica Tanksley believes that “storytelling drives clarity, sparks connection, and inspires change.” She proved she is a master of the form winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Tamica spoke about how storytelling is key to her work as an equity and impact advocate on a special two-part MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Tamica Tanksley believes that “storytelling drives clarity, sparks connection, and inspires change.” She proved she is a master of the form winning MISSION Story Slam 13. Tamica spoke about how storytelling is key to her work as an equity and impact advoc No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Deian McBryde MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today 1 1 40 40 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Deian McBryde MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6941d3361940335bf3e0f33f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cca4c6c6 Deian McBryde returned to MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today to tell us his story of finding the courage to be his true self. He tells us more about that and his other experiences on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Deian McBryde returned to MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today to tell us his story of finding the courage to be his true self. He tells us more about that and his other experiences on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer sponsored by The Philadelphia Citizen as part of Generocity’s PHLanthropy Week

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:32:40 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2719 Deian McBryde returned to MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today to tell us his story of finding the courage to be his true self. He tells us more about that and his other experiences on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer Deian McBryde returned to MISSION Story Slam 13: Braver Today to tell us his story of finding the courage to be his true self. He tells us more about that and his other experiences on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Marta Rusek MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now 1 1 39 39 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Marta Rusek MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:690d27931e74c210588db071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/143d85e7 Communication Strategist, Marta Rusek told a funny and touching story of self-discovery at MISSION Story Slam 12 that had the audience hanging on every word. Marta told her story for Women against Abuse. She talks about her story and more on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Communication Strategist, Marta Rusek told a funny and touching story of self-discovery at MISSION Story Slam 12 that had the audience hanging on every word. Marta told her story for Women against Abuse. She talks about her story and more on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:38:40 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2449 Communication Strategist, Marta Rusek told a funny and touching story of self-discovery at MISSION Story Slam 12 that had the audience hanging on every word. Communication Strategist, Marta Rusek told a funny and touching story of self-discovery at MISSION Story Slam 12 that had the audience hanging on every word. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Roz Pichardo MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now 1 1 38 38 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Roz Pichardo MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:68f66a0fa1aef07447d9e07a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fde9f322 Roz Pichardo’s tragic upbringing was preparation for her life’s mission of saving lives in Philadelphia’s drug-plagued river wards. She has personally administered over 2400 doses of Narcan. Roz founded Operation Save Our City and Sunshine House to give hope to her community. She won MISSION Story Slam 12 Judges’ Award with the story of her work and she talks about it on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Roz Pichardo’s tragic upbringing was preparation for her life’s mission of saving lives in Philadelphia’s drug-plagued river wards. She has personally administered over 2400 doses of Narcan. Roz founded Operation Save Our City and Sunshine House to give hope to her community. She won MISSION Story Slam 12 Judges’ Award with the story of her work and she talks about it on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:56:19 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2543 Roz Pichardo's founder of Operation Save Our City and Sunshine House wom MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time IS Now. She Talks with PWPvideo founder Michael Schweisheimer on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast. Roz Pichardo's founder of Operation Save Our City and Sunshine House wom MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time IS Now. She Talks with PWPvideo founder Michael Schweisheimer on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Che Guerrero MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now 1 1 37 37 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Che Guerrero MISSION Story Slam 12: The Time Is Now full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:68d4326e6767c30f91a1afbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/213e3dc7 Che Guerrero, is a journalist, writer, artivist, content creator, and comedian. He also told a riveting story about his personal journey and won $100 for Esperanza Immigration Legal Services

https://www.cheguerrero.com/

]]> Che Guerrero, is a journalist, writer, artivist, content creator, and comedian. He also told a riveting story about his personal journey and won $100 for Esperanza Immigration Legal Services

https://www.cheguerrero.com/

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:33:19 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2499 Che Guerrero, is a journalist, writer, artivist, content creator, and comedian. He also told a riveting story about his personal journey and won $100 for Esperanza Immigration Legal Services https://www.cheguerrero.com/ Che Guerrero, is a journalist, writer, artivist, content creator, and comedian. He also told a riveting story about his personal journey and won $100 for Esperanza Immigration Legal Services https://www.cheguerrero.com/ No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Ken Weinstein (& Family) Part 2 MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair 1 1 36 36 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Ken Weinstein (& Family) Part 2 MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:689a6e316f70ca02209981b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e595099 Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America.

]]> Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:34:49 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1910 Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America. Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their child No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Ken Weinstein (& Family) Part 1 MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair 1 1 35 35 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Ken Weinstein (& Family) Part 1 MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6836769a8d2dd3001c1e0c71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf4a21e Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America.

]]> Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America.

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 03:35:21 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2012 Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their children Ari, Ellie & Noah to discuss their 2009 RV trip across America. Ken is an active entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of the award-winning Philly Office Retail.  Ken co-founded the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District and Jumpstart Germantown. He is joined on the podcast by his wife Judy and their child No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Eric Marsh MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair 1 1 34 34 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Eric Marsh MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:679c42b8a874ee13a2fd25f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf92e3f5 Eric Marsh is the new Director of Operations at Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and the founder of the nonprofit Fathering Circle which serves as a form of engagement to men who believe in creating a new vision of parenting that encourages balanced parenting, gender equality and support for fathers and their families.

]]> Eric Marsh is the new Director of Operations at Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and the founder of the nonprofit Fathering Circle which serves as a form of engagement to men who believe in creating a new vision of parenting that encourages balanced parenting, gender equality and support for fathers and their families.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:10:56 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2871 Eric Marsh is the new Director of Operations at Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and the founder of the nonprofit Fathering Circle Eric Marsh is the new Director of Operations at Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting and the founder of the nonprofit Fathering Circle No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Adam Teterus MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair 1 1 33 33 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Adam Teterus MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:678f22373af0e9099dca1d75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69ddcbcf Adam Teterus is Director of Community at Indy Hall. He shared a story of donating a kidney to his friend and podcast partner. at MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair Tuesday December 3, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo.

]]> Adam Teterus is Director of Community at Indy Hall. He shared a story of donating a kidney to his friend and podcast partner. at MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair Tuesday December 3, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:13:26 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2888 Adam Teterus is Director of Community at Indy Hall. He shared a story of donating a kidney to his friend and podcast partner. at MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair Tuesday December 3, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo Adam Teterus is Director of Community at Indy Hall. He shared a story of donating a kidney to his friend and podcast partner. at MISSION Story Slam 11: It's A Family Affair Tuesday December 3, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Jude Husein MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message 1 1 32 32 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Jude Husein MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6740d28dec88f67d26a6dca1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f454fd8d Jude Husein is Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate and former Dep. Executive Director of BOLT. She shared a story with us at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message Tuesday June 4, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo. She is also one of Philly’s Forty Under Forty To Watch. You should listen…

]]> Jude Husein is Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate and former Dep. Executive Director of BOLT. She shared a story with us at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message Tuesday June 4, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo. She is also one of Philly’s Forty Under Forty To Watch. You should listen…

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:23:44 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2317 Jude Husein is Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate and former Dep. Executive Director of BOLT. She shared a story with us at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message Tuesday June 4, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWPvideo Jude Husein is Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate and former Dep. Executive Director of BOLT. She shared a story with us at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message Tuesday June 4, 2024 at National Mechanics in Philly sponsored by PWP No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Jennifer Gardella, Crowd Favorite MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message 1 1 31 31 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Jennifer Gardella, Crowd Favorite MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:671fb6de626c9a287028fef3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c34611da Dr. Jennifer Gardella, is a small business SEO, Blogging and Social Media Consultant and author. She won the Crowd Favorite Award and $100 for A Woman's Place at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with her personal story of surviving domestic violence.

]]> Dr. Jennifer Gardella, is a small business SEO, Blogging and Social Media Consultant and author. She won the Crowd Favorite Award and $100 for A Woman's Place at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with her personal story of surviving domestic violence.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:54:21 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2790 Dr. Jennifer Gardella won the Crowd Favorite Award at $100 for A Woman's Place at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message sponsored by PWPvideo. Dr. Jennifer Gardella won the Crowd Favorite Award at $100 for A Woman's Place at MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message sponsored by PWPvideo. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Janis Risch, Winner MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message 1 1 30 30 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Janis Risch, Winner MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:66cfadfc25aed55bd25d23a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b8b612 Janis Risch, Executive Director of the Mt. Airy Business District, won MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with this tale of love, loss and angels.

]]> Janis Risch, Executive Director of the Mt. Airy Business District, won MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with this tale of love, loss and angels.

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:08:00 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2061 Janis Risch, won MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with this tale of love, loss and angels. Janis Risch, won MISSION Story Slam 10: The Message with this tale of love, loss and angels. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Dr. Neil Bardhan, Director of Applied Storytelling, First Person Arts 1 1 29 29 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Dr. Neil Bardhan, Director of Applied Storytelling, First Person Arts full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:667c54bc93f9114fffa0bd4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8225d2d0 Dr. Neil Bardhan is Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, Executive Director of the Broad Street Review, and founder of Bardhan Consulting. Neil told a great story at MISSION Story Slam 8 (see below) and joined Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling on the podcast.

]]> Dr. Neil Bardhan is Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, Executive Director of the Broad Street Review, and founder of Bardhan Consulting. Neil told a great story at MISSION Story Slam 8 (see below) and joined Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling on the podcast.

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:43:34 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2047 Dr. Neil Bardhan is Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, Executive Director of the Broad Street Review, and founder of Bardhan Consulting. Neil told a great story at MISSION Story Slam 8 (see below) and joined Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling on the podcast. Dr. Neil Bardhan is Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, Executive Director of the Broad Street Review, and founder of Bardhan Consulting. Neil told a great story at MISSION Story Slam 8 (see below) and joined Michael Schweisheimer to d No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Elizabeth Guman with Judy Wicks Part 2 - MISSION Story Slam 9 1 1 28 28 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Elizabeth Guman with Judy Wicks Part 2 - MISSION Story Slam 9 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:665264d0f1debe40c9b4632a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d6159ed Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Judy Wicks is the Godmother of Sustainable Business, founder of The White Dog Cafe and author of Good Morning Beautiful Business. She joins Elizabeth on the podcast to discuss the history and future of the sustainable business model with host, Michael Schweisheimer. This is Part 2 of their conversation

]]> Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Judy Wicks is the Godmother of Sustainable Business, founder of The White Dog Cafe and author of Good Morning Beautiful Business. She joins Elizabeth on the podcast to discuss the history and future of the sustainable business model with host, Michael Schweisheimer. This is Part 2 of their conversation

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 10:45:40 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2285 Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Part 2 of their conversation. Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in he No MISSION Story Slam - Elizabeth Guman with Judy Wicks Part 1 - MISSION Story Slam 9 1 1 27 27 MISSION Story Slam - Elizabeth Guman with Judy Wicks Part 1 - MISSION Story Slam 9 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6646b42716fe0e0a164966e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/310683cc Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Judy Wicks is the Godmother of Sustainable Business, founder of The White Dog Cafe and author of Good Morning Beautiful Business. She joins Elizabeth on the podcast to discuss the history and future of the sustainable business model with host, Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Judy Wicks is the Godmother of Sustainable Business, founder of The White Dog Cafe and author of Good Morning Beautiful Business. She joins Elizabeth on the podcast to discuss the history and future of the sustainable business model with host, Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 02:35:59 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2151 Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in her career set her feet on the path toward a life working for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Elizabeth Guman is Managing Partner of Strategy Arts, a Philadelphia-based consulting group focusing on strategic planning, sustainability planning and market innovation. Elizabeth told a story at MSS9 about a lunch she shared with Judy Wicks early in he No MISSION Story Slam - Conrad Benner - MISSION Story Slam 9 1 1 26 26 MISSION Story Slam - Conrad Benner - MISSION Story Slam 9 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:65cfa042b722727acc683400 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1255ec4 Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger on Instagram and X, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Mural Arts Philadelphia), and podcaster (WHYY's Art Outside), Conrad's work explores the art of our public spaces and the artists who create it. He spoke to host Michael Schweisheimer on this and a wide range of topics on the podcast.

]]> Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger on Instagram and X, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Mural Arts Philadelphia), and podcaster (WHYY's Art Outside), Conrad's work explores the art of our public spaces and the artists who create it. He spoke to host Michael Schweisheimer on this and a wide range of topics on the podcast.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:49:54 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2561 Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger on Instagram and X, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Mural Arts Philadelphia), and podcaster (WHYY's Art Outside), Conrad's work explores the art of our public spaces and the artists who create it. Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Conrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger No MISSION Story Slam - Trenae Nuri - MISSION Story Slam 9 1 1 25 25 MISSION Story Slam - Trenae Nuri - MISSION Story Slam 9 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:658358897ca18f586db83298 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b6d9a2 Trenae Nuri is the host of a daily podcast about Philadelphia, City Cast Philly. Trenae won the Judges’ Award and $250 for PhillyCAM with a wonderful story of reconnecting with her grandfather, a member of the Federation of Black Cowboys. Michael Schweisheimer talks with Trenae about storytelling and her podcast on our podcast, The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Trenae Nuri is the host of a daily podcast about Philadelphia, City Cast Philly. Trenae won the Judges’ Award and $250 for PhillyCAM with a wonderful story of reconnecting with her grandfather, a member of the Federation of Black Cowboys. Michael Schweisheimer talks with Trenae about storytelling and her podcast on our podcast, The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:40:21 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1915 Trenae Nuri iwon the Judges' award at MISSION Story Slam 9. She talks with host Michael Schweisheimer about her grandfather and her career telling stories. Trenae Nuri iwon the Judges' award at MISSION Story Slam 9. She talks with host Michael Schweisheimer about her grandfather and her career telling stories. No MISSION Story Slam - Alex Hillman - MISSION Story Slam 8 - (Part 2) 1 1 24 24 MISSION Story Slam - Alex Hillman - MISSION Story Slam 8 - (Part 2) full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6566369947c90b7fbd62e4d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6cd2041 Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, COVID dealt what could have been a death-blow to Philadelphia’s premiere co-work site. Alex shares the story of how he and his team staged a world-class recovery and renaissance of their business and community.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 24 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, COVID dealt what could have been a death-blow to Philadelphia’s premiere co-work site. Alex shares the story of how he and his team staged a world-class recovery and renaissance of their business and community.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 24 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:37:10 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2113 Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, He tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, He tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. No MISSION Story Slam - Alex Hillman - MISSION Story Slam 8 - (Part 1) 1 1 23 23 MISSION Story Slam - Alex Hillman - MISSION Story Slam 8 - (Part 1) full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:654eb4d90bf6934308150a52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b982257 Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, COVID dealt what could have been a death-blow to Philadelphia’s premiere co-work site. Alex shares the story of how he and his team staged a world-class recovery and renaissance of their business and community.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 23 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, COVID dealt what could have been a death-blow to Philadelphia’s premiere co-work site. Alex shares the story of how he and his team staged a world-class recovery and renaissance of their business and community.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 23 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:04:24 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2132 Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, He tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Alex Hillman is a business educator and coach, community builder, author of The Tiny MBA and Founder and Fearless Leader of Philly's Indy Hall, He tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. No MISSION Story Slam - Terri Ann DiJulio, Crowd Favorite, MISSION Story Slam 8 1 1 22 22 MISSION Story Slam - Terri Ann DiJulio, Crowd Favorite, MISSION Story Slam 8 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:650cb99414573f0d28e50fe2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/888d40e0 Terri Ann DiJulio closed a successful business and career to become a full-time warrior against lung cancer. She started www.TerriAnnDiJulio.com and advocates for lung cancer research and patient support. Terri Ann shared her story at MISSION Story Slam 8: The Next Chapter and won the Crowd Favorite Prize and $100 for GO2 for Lung Cancer.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 22of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Terri Ann DiJulio closed a successful business and career to become a full-time warrior against lung cancer. She started www.TerriAnnDiJulio.com and advocates for lung cancer research and patient support. Terri Ann shared her story at MISSION Story Slam 8: The Next Chapter and won the Crowd Favorite Prize and $100 for GO2 for Lung Cancer.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 22of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:41:36 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1888 Terri Ann DiJulio transformed from a cancer survivor to a cancer warrior. She told the story of her journey at MISSION Story Slam 8 and won the Crowd Favorite Prize. She tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. Terri Ann DiJulio transformed from a cancer survivor to a cancer warrior. She told the story of her journey at MISSION Story Slam 8 and won the Crowd Favorite Prize. She tells us more on The MISSION Story Slam Podcast with Michael Schweisheimer. No MISSION Story Slam - Angela Brown-Vann, Winner, MISSION Story Slam 8 1 1 21 21 MISSION Story Slam - Angela Brown-Vann, Winner, MISSION Story Slam 8 full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:64c83192087c41240895f672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76286249 A self-described “preacher-at-heart,” Angela Brown-Vann certainly can tell a story. She won MISSION Story Slam 8 and $250 for Power Interfaith with the story of her ever-expanding resume and career as a serial career-changer. Her advice to know when to get out of a bad job is an important message for many in the job market today.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 21 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> A self-described “preacher-at-heart,” Angela Brown-Vann certainly can tell a story. She won MISSION Story Slam 8 and $250 for Power Interfaith with the story of her ever-expanding resume and career as a serial career-changer. Her advice to know when to get out of a bad job is an important message for many in the job market today.

She spoke with PWPvideo Exexcutive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about this and more on Episode 21 of The MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:11:30 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2071 Serial Career-Changer Angela Brown-Vann shared with us the secret of her ever-expanding resume and the meandering path that led her to win MISSION Story Slam 8. Serial Career-Changer Angela Brown-Vann shared with us the secret of her ever-expanding resume and the meandering path that led her to win MISSION Story Slam 8. No MISSION Story Slam - Zakya Hall, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia 1 1 20 20 MISSION Story Slam - Zakya Hall, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:64498acaf57a345d306d8bfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/197e3530 We met Zakya Hall during the COVID scramble to keep nonprofits alive and active during the lockdown when she was working to keep services flowing in Philadelphia neighborhoods at PACDC. We asked her to tell a story at MISSION Story Slam 6 and she told a great one about life in her Strawberry Mansion neighborhood winning the Crowd Favorite Award. Over one year later we wrangled an interview with Zakya about her story and her new work at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> We met Zakya Hall during the COVID scramble to keep nonprofits alive and active during the lockdown when she was working to keep services flowing in Philadelphia neighborhoods at PACDC. We asked her to tell a story at MISSION Story Slam 6 and she told a great one about life in her Strawberry Mansion neighborhood winning the Crowd Favorite Award. Over one year later we wrangled an interview with Zakya about her story and her new work at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:36:40 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2005 Zakya Hall is former Communications Director of Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. Currently she is Communications & Content Manager for Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. She talks with Michael Schweisheimer about her work improving the lives of Philadelphians and her love of her Philadelphia neighborhood, Strawberry Mansion. Zakya Hall is former Communications Director of Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. Currently she is Communications & Content Manager for Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. She talks with Michael Schweisheimer abou No MISSION Story Slam - Pamela Elaine Nichols, Muddy High Heels Entertainment 1 1 19 19 MISSION Story Slam - Pamela Elaine Nichols, Muddy High Heels Entertainment full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:63bdadb4a9573c31b5e17455 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c336b2b Our first MISSION Story Slam back Live and In-Person at Yards Brewing was a celebration. So much had changed since we last gathered to share stories. So many great stories shared that night, but the winner was from Pamela Elaine Nichols, Executive Director of Muddy High Heels entertainment. She spoke about their mission to bring healing and resilience to mothers of color who have experienced abuse. Pamela spoke in-depth with PWPvideo Executive Producer, Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Our first MISSION Story Slam back Live and In-Person at Yards Brewing was a celebration. So much had changed since we last gathered to share stories. So many great stories shared that night, but the winner was from Pamela Elaine Nichols, Executive Director of Muddy High Heels entertainment. She spoke about their mission to bring healing and resilience to mothers of color who have experienced abuse. Pamela spoke in-depth with PWPvideo Executive Producer, Michael Schweisheimer.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:49:26 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2056 Pamela Elaine Nichols is the Executive Director of Muddy High Heels Entertainment whose mission is to help bring healing and resilience to mothers of color who have experienced abuse. Pamela was the winner of MISSION Story Slam 7: Thrive. Pamela Elaine Nichols is the Executive Director of Muddy High Heels Entertainment whose mission is to help bring healing and resilience to mothers of color who have experienced abuse. Pamela was the winner of MISSION Story Slam 7: Thrive. No MISSION Story Slam - Jamie J. Brunson, First Person Arts 1 1 18 18 MISSION Story Slam - Jamie J. Brunson, First Person Arts full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:639b7eac0aede904bedc9b7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0782f4a6 Jamie J. Brunson is the Executive Director of First Person Arts, an organization with a mission to transform the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art. Jamie discusses storytelling with MISSION Story Slam’s Michael Schweisheimer and how our stories connect us.

]]> Jamie J. Brunson is the Executive Director of First Person Arts, an organization with a mission to transform the drama of real life into memoir and documentary art. Jamie discusses storytelling with MISSION Story Slam’s Michael Schweisheimer and how our stories connect us.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:33:35 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1810 Award-winning playwright Jamie J. Brunson also helms First Person Arts, Philadelphia's premiere storytelling organization. Jamie speaks with Michael Schweisheimer about the importance of storytelling. Award-winning playwright Jamie J. Brunson also helms First Person Arts, Philadelphia's premiere storytelling organization. Jamie speaks with Michael Schweisheimer about the importance of storytelling. No MISSION Story Slam - Martha Sharkey, Today Is A Good Day 1 1 17 17 MISSION Story Slam - Martha Sharkey, Today Is A Good Day full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:6320be50f26d1f23cb3f622f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ea5b42f When the pandemic hit, MISSION Story Slam went online. And the winner of MISSION Story Slam 6 - over one year ago - was Martha Sharkey, Co-Founder and CEO of Today Is A Good Day, a nonprofit that helps parents manage the challenges of the NICU and premature birth. After so long, Michael Schweisheimer of PWPvideo caught up with Martha to talk about her story and her continuing mission on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast

]]> When the pandemic hit, MISSION Story Slam went online. And the winner of MISSION Story Slam 6 - over one year ago - was Martha Sharkey, Co-Founder and CEO of Today Is A Good Day, a nonprofit that helps parents manage the challenges of the NICU and premature birth. After so long, Michael Schweisheimer of PWPvideo caught up with Martha to talk about her story and her continuing mission on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:19:00 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1799 Martha Sharkey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Today Is A Good Day whose mission is to provide personal and financial support for families navigating the NICU journey with their premature babies. Martha Sharkey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Today Is A Good Day whose mission is to provide personal and financial support for families navigating the NICU journey with their premature babies. No This Is My Brave - Erin Gallagher 1 1 16 16 This Is My Brave - Erin Gallagher full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:630e215815dd24175f873b05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/beab536c Something a little different from MISSION Story Slam. In this episode we spotlight an organization we love and support, This Is My Brave, which uses storytelling to empower individuals to put their names and faces on their true stories of recovery from mental illness and addiction. Michael Schweisheimer talks with Executive Director Erin Gallagher about the upcoming This Is My Brave event and the Jaywalkers22 event coming up this month.

]]> Something a little different from MISSION Story Slam. In this episode we spotlight an organization we love and support, This Is My Brave, which uses storytelling to empower individuals to put their names and faces on their true stories of recovery from mental illness and addiction. Michael Schweisheimer talks with Executive Director Erin Gallagher about the upcoming This Is My Brave event and the Jaywalkers22 event coming up this month.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:55:14 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1855 Erin Gallagher is the Executive Director of This Is My Brave, a non-profit whose mission is to empower individuals to put their names and faces on their true stories of recovery from mental illness and addiction. Tune in to learn more about Brave's #JayWalkers22 challenge happening during the month of September, along with the upcoming Brave show taking place at the Ambler Theater outside of Philadelphia on October 9th, 2022. Erin Gallagher is the Executive Director of This Is My Brave, a non-profit whose mission is to empower individuals to put their names and faces on their true stories of recovery from mental illness and addiction. Tune in to learn more about Brave's #JayWa No MISSION Story Slam - Jared Fenton 1 1 15 15 MISSION Story Slam - Jared Fenton full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:612d8fbe2eb5d632e4ea7a6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6498832d This episode was over a year in the making. Like so many other things it was put on hold by COVID, then rescheduled, then postponed again. Here, finally is Michael Schweisheimer’s (second) conversation with Jared Fenton, founder of The Reflect Organization and winner of MISSION STory Slam 5: #Stay Home Edition

]]> This episode was over a year in the making. Like so many other things it was put on hold by COVID, then rescheduled, then postponed again. Here, finally is Michael Schweisheimer’s (second) conversation with Jared Fenton, founder of The Reflect Organization and winner of MISSION STory Slam 5: #Stay Home Edition

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:01:06 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2429 Jared Fenton is the Executive Director and Founder of The Reflect Organization\, a non-profit that fosters mental wellness on college campuses. Jaed was the winner of MISSION Story Slam 5 #Stay Home Edition in 2020. Jared Fenton is the Executive Director and Founder of The Reflect Organization\, a non-profit that fosters mental wellness on college campuses. Jaed was the winner of MISSION Story Slam 5 #Stay Home Edition in 2020. No MISSION Story Slam - Anuj Gupta 1 1 14 14 MISSION Story Slam - Anuj Gupta full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5e6593c1190266288c6c4a90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4b596d8 Download

ANUJ GUPTA

Former Attorney, Anuj Gupta has been serving the people of Philadelphia in City Government, as the Executive Director of the Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market and now, as Chief of Staff for Congressman Dwight Evans. Anuj was a judge at the first MISSION Story Slam and was so inspired, he insisted on telling a story as well. He returned to tell a story at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy.

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ANUJ GUPTA

Former Attorney, Anuj Gupta has been serving the people of Philadelphia in City Government, as the Executive Director of the Mt. Airy Community Development Corporation, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market and now, as Chief of Staff for Congressman Dwight Evans. Anuj was a judge at the first MISSION Story Slam and was so inspired, he insisted on telling a story as well. He returned to tell a story at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:13:01 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2363 Anuj Gupta is the manager of Philadelphia's famed Reading Terminal Market. He's also a veteran MISSION Story Slam storyteller and judge. He talks with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer about helping people find common ground over shared meals. Anuj Gupta is the manager of Philadelphia's famed Reading Terminal Market. He's also a veteran MISSION Story Slam storyteller and judge. He talks with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer about helping people find common ground over shared meals. No MISSION Story Slam - Dave Davies 1 1 13 13 MISSION Story Slam - Dave Davies full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5e408d87c0b99148443ba66e https://share.transistor.fm/s/59358d88 Download

DAVE DAVIES

Veteran Journalist and Broadcaster Dave Davies has spent his career reporting on Philadelphia politics. He recently retired as Senior Reporter for WHYY after working as Bureau Chief for KYW News Radio and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. He is currently the guest host for Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air.

Dave won Crowd Favorite at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy telling a story about covering Congressman Bob Brady and Philly Machine Politics. He donated his prize to 1812 Productions, Philly’s all-comedy theater company.

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Dave and Patsy Talk Philly Politics

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DAVE DAVIES

Veteran Journalist and Broadcaster Dave Davies has spent his career reporting on Philadelphia politics. He recently retired as Senior Reporter for WHYY after working as Bureau Chief for KYW News Radio and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. He is currently the guest host for Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air.

Dave won Crowd Favorite at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy telling a story about covering Congressman Bob Brady and Philly Machine Politics. He donated his prize to 1812 Productions, Philly’s all-comedy theater company.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Dave and Patsy Talk Philly Politics

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:50:27 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2021 Veteran Journalist and Broadcaster, Dave Davies of NPR's Fresh Air joins Michael Schweisheimer on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast to talk about Philly politics, journalism and much more. Dave was the Crowd Favorite Storyteller at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy. Veteran Journalist and Broadcaster, Dave Davies of NPR's Fresh Air joins Michael Schweisheimer on the MISSION Story Slam Podcast to talk about Philly politics, journalism and much more. Dave was the Crowd Favorite Storyteller at MISSION Story Slam 2: Sav No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - G. Benjamin Bingham 1 1 12 12 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - G. Benjamin Bingham full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5dfbe43e560cbb19703cc9a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be501379 Good Luck or Bad Luck? Who can tell? G. Benjamin Bingham, CFP talks with Michael Schweisheimer about the future of investing with an emphasis on making the world a better place.

]]> Good Luck or Bad Luck? Who can tell? G. Benjamin Bingham, CFP talks with Michael Schweisheimer about the future of investing with an emphasis on making the world a better place.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 03:04:23 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1782 Ben Bingham is a Certified Financial Planner and CEO of 3 Sisters Sustainable Management LLC talks with Michael Schweisheimer about sustainable investment and good luck. Ben Bingham is a Certified Financial Planner and CEO of 3 Sisters Sustainable Management LLC talks with Michael Schweisheimer about sustainable investment and good luck. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Corinne O'Connell 1 1 11 11 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Corinne O'Connell full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5dca67d540f34372cd9bcd1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/10f2832d PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer talks with Corinne O’Connell of Habitat For Humanity to talk about how she uses storytelling to help build homes and lives in Philadelphia.

]]> PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer talks with Corinne O’Connell of Habitat For Humanity to talk about how she uses storytelling to help build homes and lives in Philadelphia.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:33:49 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1865 Corinne O'Connell of Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia talks with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer to talk about storytelling and building homes and lives. Corinne O'Connell of Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia talks with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer to talk about storytelling and building homes and lives. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Laura Lacy 1 1 10 10 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Laura Lacy full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5da7278cffea006e2c580310 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60a7eb64 PWPvideo Executiver Producer Michael Schweisheimer talks with MISSION Story Slam 4 winner (and Crowd Favorite) Laura Lacy. Laura and her husband Todd are the founders of Attic Brewing in Germantown Philadelphia. Laura talks about building a brewery that not only serves great beer, but serves the community as well.

]]> PWPvideo Executiver Producer Michael Schweisheimer talks with MISSION Story Slam 4 winner (and Crowd Favorite) Laura Lacy. Laura and her husband Todd are the founders of Attic Brewing in Germantown Philadelphia. Laura talks about building a brewery that not only serves great beer, but serves the community as well.

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:36:38 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1407 Laura Lacy winner of MISSION Story Slam 4 and co-founder of Attic Brewing sits down to talk about building a brewery and a community in Germantown, Philadelphia. Laura Lacy winner of MISSION Story Slam 4 and co-founder of Attic Brewing sits down to talk about building a brewery and a community in Germantown, Philadelphia. No MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Chris Satullo 1 1 9 9 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Chris Satullo full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5d631f57d8046300013c92f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/919009ba Veteran journalist Chris Satullo sits down with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer to discuss journalism, hosting MISSION Story Slam, and the inspiration that drives him to slay the gerrymander with Draw The Lines PA.

]]> Veteran journalist Chris Satullo sits down with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer to discuss journalism, hosting MISSION Story Slam, and the inspiration that drives him to slay the gerrymander with Draw The Lines PA.

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:24:11 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2208 MISSION Story Slam Emcee Chris Satullo sits down (for a minute or two) with Michael Schweisheimer to discuss journalism, storytelling, hosting and drawing the lines. MISSION Story Slam Emcee Chris Satullo sits down (for a minute or two) with Michael Schweisheimer to discuss journalism, storytelling, hosting and drawing the lines. Yes MISSION Story Slam Podcast LIVE - Ashley Tobin 1 1 8 8 MISSION Story Slam Podcast LIVE - Ashley Tobin full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5d38776ac61c110001b14ae7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aeb9f544 MISSION Story Slam Podcast goes Live from Indy Hall CoWork for the Philly Podcast Festival. Michael Schweisheimer's guests include Ashley Tobin of Connecting Coffee and MSS Producer, David Winston. Sponsored by PWPvideo

]]> MISSION Story Slam Podcast goes Live from Indy Hall CoWork for the Philly Podcast Festival. Michael Schweisheimer's guests include Ashley Tobin of Connecting Coffee and MSS Producer, David Winston. Sponsored by PWPvideo

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:52:38 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 3028 MISSION Story Slam Podcast goes Live from Indy Hall CoWork for the Philly Podcast Festival . Michael Schweisheimer's guests include Ashley Tobin and David Winston MISSION Story Slam Podcast goes Live from Indy Hall CoWork for the Philly Podcast Festival . Michael Schweisheimer's guests include Ashley Tobin and David Winston Yes MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Kelly Offner 1 1 7 7 MISSION Story Slam Podcast - Kelly Offner full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5ce0616e3e267200018d81b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54e90d8e Kelly Offner, Executive Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful talks with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about her MISSION Story Slam-winning story, cleaning up 600,000 pounds of tires from America’s waterways, and the challenge ahead.

]]> Kelly Offner, Executive Director of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful talks with PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer about her MISSION Story Slam-winning story, cleaning up 600,000 pounds of tires from America’s waterways, and the challenge ahead.

]]> Sat, 18 May 2019 21:19:30 +0000 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1793 Kelly Offner of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful talks with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer about her MISSION Story Slam-winning story and cleaning up 600,000 pounds of tires from America's waterways. Kelly Offner of Keep Philadelphia Beautiful talks with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer about her MISSION Story Slam-winning story and cleaning up 600,000 pounds of tires from America's waterways. Yes MISSION Story Slam - Karen Singer 1 1 6 6 MISSION Story Slam - Karen Singer full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5c9e92817817f7d7ccadd226 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ec8e906 Artist Karen Singer won the first MISSION Story Slam last May. On the MSS Podcast she talks with Michael Schweisheimer about getting out of an abusive relationship and moving on with her life with the help of Women In Transition.

]]> Artist Karen Singer won the first MISSION Story Slam last May. On the MSS Podcast she talks with Michael Schweisheimer about getting out of an abusive relationship and moving on with her life with the help of Women In Transition.

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2019 15:17:57 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1954 MISSION Story Slam 1 Winner, Karen Singer sits down with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling and domestic abuse and how Women In Transition changed her life. MISSION Story Slam 1 Winner, Karen Singer sits down with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling and domestic abuse and how Women In Transition changed her life. Yes MISSION Story Slam - Mara Nissley 1 1 5 5 MISSION Story Slam - Mara Nissley full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5c7c14879b747a0e60a66c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc2b0803 Subscribe on iTunes GooglePlay Stitcher Spotify

MISSION Story Slam 1 - Mara Nissley MISSION Story Slam Download

MARA NISSLEY

Mara Nissley is the Communications and Events Manager for the ALS Hope Foundation. Her work honors her beloved Grandfather who passed away from ALS in 2000. In her story, Mara tells us of the connection between her Grandfather’s gentle teaching and her desire to make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS. Mara’s story won 2nd Place and the $100 prize for ALS HOPE at the first MISSION Story Slam.

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MISSION Story Slam 1 - Mara Nissley MISSION Story Slam Download

MARA NISSLEY

Mara Nissley is the Communications and Events Manager for the ALS Hope Foundation. Her work honors her beloved Grandfather who passed away from ALS in 2000. In her story, Mara tells us of the connection between her Grandfather’s gentle teaching and her desire to make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS. Mara’s story won 2nd Place and the $100 prize for ALS HOPE at the first MISSION Story Slam.

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]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:29:33 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2485 Mara Nissley's Grandfather taught her that if you want to swim, you have to get in the pool. His battle with ALS led her to jump in the fight against ALS by working the the ALS Hope Foundation. Michael Schweisheimer talks storytelling and ALS with Mara and gets the story behind her winning MISSION Story Slam story. Mara Nissley's Grandfather taught her that if you want to swim, you have to get in the pool. His battle with ALS led her to jump in the fight against ALS by working the the ALS Hope Foundation. Michael Schweisheimer talks storytelling and ALS with Mara No MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy - Grace Palladino 1 1 4 4 MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy - Grace Palladino full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5c323e331ae6cfe5e9e0c8da https://share.transistor.fm/s/71da3f39 PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer speaks with veteran educator Grace Palladino about the aftermath of the 2016 election and how it led to the creation of Civics On Tap, her monthly humorous history lessons at the National Mechanics bar in Philadelphia

]]> PWPvideo Executive Producer Michael Schweisheimer speaks with veteran educator Grace Palladino about the aftermath of the 2016 election and how it led to the creation of Civics On Tap, her monthly humorous history lessons at the National Mechanics bar in Philadelphia

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:34:07 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 2077 Grace Palladino is a veteran educator, having taught History and Civics in the Philadelphia School District for over a decade. Currently, she is the School Coordinator for Committee of Seventy’s Draw The Lines initiative and is teaching at Temple University. Grace is writing the book, Civics On Tap for Temple University Press based on her long-running series of humorous bar lectures held monthly at National Mechanics in Philadelphia. Grace Palladino is a veteran educator, having taught History and Civics in the Philadelphia School District for over a decade. Currently, she is the School Coordinator for Committee of Seventy’s Draw The Lines initiative and is teaching at Temple Universi Yes MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy Jamie Bogert 1 1 3 3 MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy Jamie Bogert full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5c069cb14fa51a5fb80967c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fcf5669

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 MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy - Jamie Bogert MISSION Story Slam   Download

JAMIE BOGERT

Jamie Bogert is Managing Editor and Audience Engagement Coordinator at the Philadelphia Citizen, a non-profit, nonpartisan media organization that emphasizes solutions and promotes active citizenship in the Philadelphia region. Jamie is also a newly-minted Democratic Committee Person of Philly’s 27th ward, 5th Division in West Philadelphia. She also sells pickles at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market.

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The Horn & Hardart Coffee Can of Democracy Facebook Page

The Philadelphia Citizen: Vote. Then Do More.

The Philadelphia Citizen: How I Ran For Office And Barely Won

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 MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy - Jamie Bogert MISSION Story Slam   Download

JAMIE BOGERT

Jamie Bogert is Managing Editor and Audience Engagement Coordinator at the Philadelphia Citizen, a non-profit, nonpartisan media organization that emphasizes solutions and promotes active citizenship in the Philadelphia region. Jamie is also a newly-minted Democratic Committee Person of Philly’s 27th ward, 5th Division in West Philadelphia. She also sells pickles at the Rittenhouse Farmers Market.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

The Horn & Hardart Coffee Can of Democracy Facebook Page

The Philadelphia Citizen: Vote. Then Do More.

The Philadelphia Citizen: How I Ran For Office And Barely Won

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:56:52 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1856 Jamie Bogert of The Philadelphia Citizen told a story at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy about 2016 rage and running for Democratic Committeeperson in Philadelphia. Jamie Bogert of The Philadelphia Citizen told a story at MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy about 2016 rage and running for Democratic Committeeperson in Philadelphia. Yes MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy Winner Lawrence Husick 1 1 2 2 MISSION Story Slam 2: Saving Democracy Winner Lawrence Husick full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5bde22e103ce642d249bbba3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/feed337d Lawrence Husick of Fair Districts PA talks gerrymandering and storytelling with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer

]]> Lawrence Husick of Fair Districts PA talks gerrymandering and storytelling with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer

]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:59:16 -0100 MISSION Story Slam MISSION Story Slam 1947 Lawrence Husick talks gerrymandering and storytelling with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer Lawrence Husick talks gerrymandering and storytelling with PWPvideo's Michael Schweisheimer No MISSION Story Slam Podcast Premiere Episode: Charles Szoradi 1 1 1 1 MISSION Story Slam Podcast Premiere Episode: Charles Szoradi full 5b1aedacf93fd44d70ca2249:5b9aee204d7a9ccfbedc3781:5b9b017e0ebbe8e89b7eee44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89e1f4af Charlie is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Independence LED Lighting, LLC. He is also Founder of GREENandSAVE, LLC and has been working for decades on sustainable living and cost-savings for property design and remodeling.
Charlie tells us more about his First Light Project and Green And Save LLC as well as the experience of telling stories at MISSION Story Slam.

]]> Charlie is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Independence LED Lighting, LLC. He is also Founder of GREENandSAVE, LLC and has been working for decades on sustainable living and cost-savings for property design and remodeling.
Charlie tells us more about his First Light Project and Green And Save LLC as well as the experience of telling stories at MISSION Story Slam.

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:01:00 +0000 Michael Schweisheimer with Charles Szoradi Michael Schweisheimer with Charles Szoradi 1336 Charlie is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Independence LED Lighting, LLC. He is also Founder of GREENandSAVE, LLC and has been working for decades on sustainable living and cost-savings for property design and remodeling. Charlie is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Independence LED Lighting, LLC. He is also Founder of GREENandSAVE, LLC and has been working for decades on sustainable living and cost-savings for property design and remodeling. No