This podcast started out as an oral history project in the summer of 2022, when I became curious about the history of the guest ranch where I've worked for the past six years. More so, I was interested in the volumes of photo albums they have dating back to the 1950’s. Who were these people and what was their story?
The significance of the podcast title, Souvenirs, stems from a recent trip to France, where I discovered the meaning of the word Souvenir in French, is to remember. And of course in English we know it as something kept as a reminder, something we collect from places we visit. So isn’t it fitting that the stories we tell are actually something we give to the listener, a gift, a souvenir. "Stories are like souvenirs from the heart."
Souvenirs podcast is my way of honoring the stories of everyday people and encouraging connections through storytelling.
The stories we tell are timeless glimpses into the places we’ve explored and the people who have touched our lives. I love listening to people’s stories, whether it’s someone I’ve just met or a lifelong friend sharing childhood memories. This is how we connect with one another, through storytelling.
These days we could use a lesson or two how to be better listeners. I mean real intentional listening, which is why podcast audio format invites us to pay attention to what's being said, with no visual distractions. Let's get back to our roots to a simpler way of connecting, real conversations. Relying so much on our digital devices to guide us through the day, we’ve become so disconnected from each other and from ourselves, so let’s reconnect.
May you find these podcast interviews inspiring and informative, encouraging you to share your own stories with one another as a simple souvenir from the heart.
Souvenirs that don't cost a dime, just a little of our time.
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