A Song To Start A Revolution | Episode 9

Every person is dynamic, complex, and rich in stories. We often tell ourselves we can't be interviewed because we won't have anything interesting to say. Bryan and I started our podcast and business to prove that idea wrong. And Season 3 of the KTPod is all about that goal.

Today we talk to Pamela (Pam for short) about her lifetime of dance. Not because she is a premier dancer or famous choreographer, but because she loves it. Hearing Pam's story we learn how dance is in her blood, in her family history, and is the practice that ties her family together. Pam is inspiring, frank, and funny while she shares the details of her life with dance.

Enjoy this beautiful story and remember that your hobby, your passion, is a part of what makes you, you. It doesn't need to be your career, you don't need to be the best. You just need to love it.

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Welcome back to Kinship Tales, it's Bryan and Kelly here. This episode isn't just another story. Today, we're your guides on a journey that's going to push the limits of how we tell stories. Get ready for an adventure into storytelling that's both innovative and deeply human. Let's dive in.

The Idea: We stumbled into a concept that could change how stories are shared, merging the intimacy of audio with the vibrancy of visual art. It's a leap from the traditional, and we're excited to guide you through our thought process and the birth of "The Rock Star Experiment."

Behind the Scenes: Our journey wasn't straightforward. There were hurdles, unexpected twists, and moments of doubt. But, the magic happened when we combined our skills with Hannah's photographic genius. We'll share insights into the challenges we faced and how we transformed them into the core of our new service.

Your Sneak Peek: This episode isn't just talk; it's a showcase. We're giving you exclusive snippets of our project. It's a blend of storytelling and photography that we believe can redefine personal narratives.

Join the Adventure: The excitement doesn't end with just listening. We're launching a giveaway! It's your chance to be part of this innovative experience. Tune in for the details on how to enter and what you could win.

Connect With Us:

• Event: Join us at the Seattle Wedding Show on January 27th and 28th. We'd love to meet you in person, share our stories, and maybe even hear yours.
• Hannah's Work: Hannah's photography is a cornerstone of our project. Check out her portfolio to see why we're so thrilled to collaborate with her. (Hannah's Portfolio)
• Stay Updated: Follow us on our social media for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more from Kinship Tales. 
• Learn More: Curious about "The Rock Star Experiment" and other services? Visit our website to dive deeper. KinshipTales.com

We can't wait for you to join us on this journey. It's more than a new episode; it's a new way of seeing and sharing stories. See you there!

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Welcome back to another episode of Kinship Tales, the podcast that explores the many facets of relationships and community. As the autumn leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, Fall presents us with a poignant reminder to slow down and reconnect with our kin. Whether it's the simple joy of gathering around a bonfire or participating in seasonal activities like apple picking and hayrides, this season offers countless opportunities to nurture our bonds with loved ones. So grab a cozy sweater and your favorite hot drink, and join us in celebrating the beauty and significance of this incredible season. Heads up: Season 3 is just around the corner! We have some amazing conversations lined up that you won't want to miss. If you enjoy our show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for being a part of our community.

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On this day in 2022 Mahsa Jina Amini died due to wounds inflicted by the morality police in Iran. Her death sparked a reckoning and revolution that continues to this day. In honor of the anniversary of her death we are reposting our episode from November 2022 that profiles four women from Iran who are now Washington residents and activists fighting for a safer and more open Iran.

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Kelly and Bryan were lucky enough to participate in the 2023 Rainbow Hop event (celebrating Pride Month) in the Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods of North Seattle and spoke to kids and adults about why they love Pride!

If you want to talk about Pride and LGBTQIA2S+ topics with your kids, check out these resources to answer questions and guide discussions.

Talking about Pride:
https://www.care.com/c/talking-pride-lgbtq-with-kids/
https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2023/March/sharing-pride-month-with-kids-9-ways-to-celebrate-pride-month (scroll down a bit to get to the guide)

Talking about sexuality:
https://www.chla.org/blog/rn-remedies/talking-your-child-about-what-it-means-identify-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender#:~:text=Bisexual%3A%20A%20person%20who%20is,person%20regardless%20of%20gender%20identity.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/development/sexual-development/sex-education-children

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On this episode of the Kinship Tales podcast, Kelly and Bryan look back on the recent season to reflect on how their opinions of work and school have changed since the season started. They ask each other questions about the different topics and consider some unanswered questions about where the future will take all of us with respect to these institutions. 

This episode is a VERY different format from our usual immersive episodes where Kelly and Bryan interview regular people and capture ambient audio in the surrounding environment. If you enjoy this format, let us know by e-mailing us at storyteller@kinshiptales.com or DM'ing us on Instagram. 

And, of course, thank you for listening to our second season. We hope enjoyed it and stay tuned as we begin our next season in late June. 

Definitely visit our website if you want us to help you tell your life story. Our new vinyl album service is like nothing available today, so don't miss out on this unique opportunity to share your stories with family and friends. 

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Listen with good headphones! Join Kelly on an exploration of philosophy, science, and beauty.

A little history of plate tectonics:
https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/animation/plate_tectonic_theorya_brief_history

Fun stuff about epigenetics: 
https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritance#:~:text=Epigenetic%20inheritance%20is%20an%20unconventional,passed%20down%20to%20future%20generations.

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Education is facing pushback from different cultural forces at the moment. However, one very important shift is mostly going unnoticed by the public due to a lack of understanding: artificial intelligence (A.I.). New advancements in Large Language Models (LLM's) like ChatGPT and Bard have captivated the media and started a race between big tech companies like Microsoft and Google.

In this episode, Kelly and Bryan reveal how the frontlines of this race will soon be in our nation's classrooms.  Learn why teachers and students benefit from some technology, yet have major concerns about the new Generative A.I. taking over teachers jobs and students free will.

We share a new model for how to introduce and regulate technology in school so that teachers and students have data privacy and rights. This new technology is moving fast and may pose serious risks to the current generation of students. Shouldn't we question the motives of private corporations before we allow them to test new technology on our kids?

Episode Resources:

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/denmark-google-schools-data

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/07/books/review/jenny-odell-saving-time.html

https://www.humanetech.com/

https://ethics.harvard.edu/how-ai-fails-us

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What is it like to be a teacher? In this episode Bryan and Kelly relive their experience as teachers in a public high school. Aided by former colleagues and students they break down the realities of teaching, the purpose of school, and dream of what it could become.

A few terms to help you understand the episode:

A-G courses- The classes required to attend most colleges (4 years English, 3 years Math, 3 years History, 2 years Science, 2 years PE, 2 years Arts)

IEP- Individualize Education Plan, created for students with learning or other disabilities that impact their ability to access content

RSP- Courses that are only populated by students with special needs, IEPs, etc. There are RSP versions of nearly every subject

504- A plan to support a student that does not qualify for an IEP but needs extra accommodations

EL- a student that is learning English as a second language and not yet considered fluent

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Join Bryan and Kelly as we interview people in Seattle about how work is changing. Workers in the U.S. are less engaged, getting fired across Big Tech, and facing the prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence (A.I.).

On this episode, we ask different folks in Seattle what they think about worker productivity, trends around work, and what needs to change to protect workers from technology.

Episode Resources:
Microsoft & Open AI: New Search Engine
Nita Farahany: The Fight For Our Brain
Shoshana Zuboff: Surveillance Capitalism
Open AI: GPT 4
Child Labor: NYT Research
Worker Safety: Amazon Needs to Improve Worker Safety

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