Episode 128: Waging Peace – with Diana Oestreich
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05/10/21
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Diana Oestreich is an activist, veteran, nurse, and relentless practitioner of peace. She is the founder of the Waging Peace Project, a movement activating everyday peacemakers to commit acts of courage for the sake of justice, rooted in relentless love. In her first book, "Waging Peace," she shares her experience serving in Iraq as a combat medic and her choice to wage peace during wartime and after returning home.
During this episode, Diana shares:
- What it was like being deployed at age 23 to the "War on Terror," as part of the Army National Guard
- What her daily life was like in Iraq as a combat medic
- The critical moment of conflict between her faith in God and her duty as a soldier that changed her forever -- and compelled her to wage peace in a place of war
- How her friendship with a local Iraqi woman changed how she thought about the "enemy"
- The challenges she faced after returning home, and why she was silent for many years about her experiences in Iraq
- How she learned to wage peace at home in the face of racism, violence and fear -- and how we can all wage peace in our communities to make a more beautiful world possible
You can learn more about Diana on her official website www.dianaoestreich.com, where you can buy an autographed copy of her book, "Waging Peace," read her Waging Peace Manifesto and learn more about hosting a book club with Diana.
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Episode 127: A multi-creative career journey -- with Kevin Allen
April 26, 2021
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Kevin Allen is a classically trained pianist, music producer, math teacher, guest speaker, entrepreneur and YouTuber. From spending 12 years working in the corporate world, to becoming a middle school math teacher, to really diving into music and content creation, Kevin has had a diverse and multi-creative career journey. He has been making music for about 15 years and just recently decided to begin sharing his content with the world through his podcast and YouTube channel.
During this episode, you will hear Kevin talk about:
- How he started making music as a young child, then rekindled his passion for music as an adult
- Why he created his YouTube channel, K_AL Experience
- The story behind his corporate career -- how he got his first job while still in college, the different roles he held, and his decision to move on to pursue teaching
- How he balances his teaching, tutoring business, and YouTube channel
- How networking has been critical to growing his career
- The multi-creative "dream guests" he'd like to interview on his show
You can find out more about Kevin and his work on his YouTube channel K_AL Experience, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and on his official website www.kalexperience.com.
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Episode 129: Asian Women for Health – with Chien-Chi Huang
May 24, 2021
•21m
Chien-Chi Huang is the founder of the Asian Breast Cancer Project and the Executive Director of Asian Women for Health, a peer-led, community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women's health and wellbeing through education, advocacy and support.
During this episode, you will hear Chien-Chi talk about:
- How her personal experience with breast cancer inspired her to start the Asian Breast Cancer Project
- How Asian Women for Health has helped Asian women speak out about their experiences with racism and isolation during the pandemic
- Her own experience with racism – and how it led her to create the "Racism is a Virus" public service announcement video
- Her career journey in Taiwan and the United States, through advertising, video production and motherhood
- How "The Three Cs" method can help people interrupt their negative thinking and support their mental well-being
On June 5, 2021, join Chien-Chi at the Asian American Mental Health Forum! The event is free and open to all. Register at http://bit.ly/AAMHF2021
To find out more about Chien-Chi and Asian Women for Health, check out the resources below: Website: www.asianwomenforhealth.org Email: info@asianwomenforhealth.org "Racism is a Virus" PSA (video) and other anti racism resources
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