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Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit

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This limited-run podcast from WFPL — produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab — brings you first-person accounts from people in your community who’ve overcome some significant challenge and thrived despite the odds. They’re hopeful stories, in a world that’s often full of the opposite. From Louisville Public Media.
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Tough And Universal: After Health Scare, Asia Ford Lost Nearly Half Her Body Weight

“Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, Louisville mother Asia Ford talks about the moment that made her realize she'd have to dramatically change her lifestyle. At the time, she weighed 507 pounds. Since then, she's become a fitness enthusiast. +

Nov 02, 2018•12 min•Ep. 7

Tough And Universal: Longtime Educator Catherine Talbott Is Still Passionate About Teaching

“Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, longtime educator Catherine Talbott remembers being among the first students to integrate Louisville's Seneca High School, struggling to complete her education and the joy that 27 years of teaching brought to her life.

Oct 12, 2018•13 min•Ep. 4

Tough And Universal: Law School Graduate Carlos Hernandez Remembers Journey From Cuba To Louisville

“Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, recent law school graduate Carlos Hernandez Ocampo recalls his journey from Cuba to the U.S. when he was 11 years old. Since arriving in Miami as a child, he and his family have built a life in the U.S., and moved to Louisville in 2000. Since then, Carlos has earned a bachelor's degree in art and a law degree, and served in the U.S. Navy.

Oct 05, 2018•19 min•Ep. 3

Tough And Universal: Cooking Instructor Nikkia Rhodes Remembers Smoketown Childhood

“Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, cooking instructor Nikkia Rhodes talks about her struggles growing up in Louisville’s Smoketown neighborhood, including her mother’s struggle with substance abuse and her father’s incarceration. Despite these challenges, Nikkia graduated with a degree in culinary arts from Jefferson County Community and Technical College and was recently chosen to participate in a mentorship...

Sep 28, 2018•13 min•Ep. 2

Tough and Universal - A New Podcast from WFPL and IDEAS xLab

Beginning later this week, WFPL will air the first story in a new series: “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit.” These stories — produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab — are first-person accounts from people in your community who’ve overcome some significant challenge and thrived despite the odds. They’re hopeful stories, in a world that’s often full of the opposite. The series name is inspired by a James Baldwin quote from his book “The Fire Next Time.” “Love takes off the masks that we fear ...

Sep 26, 2018•1 min•Ep. 1
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