VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

  In the latest podcast episode, listeners journey through poignant and heartwarming stories highlighting maternal love's complex and beautiful facets, the profound impact of maternal figures in our lives, the resilience they instill in us, and the cultural traditions that shape our identities. It celebrates the diversity of human experience, the strength we derive from our roots, and the surprising joys that family and food bring to our lives. The episode begins with a powerful personal narrative shared by Virginia, the show's producer. She recounts her transformative decision to leave an abusive relationship on Valentine's Day, turning a day typically associated with romantic love into a symbol of self-love and independence. This sets the stage for a broader conversation about how holidays can unexpectedly influence our lives and the importance of personal growth and storytelling in healing. As the episode progresses, the discussion turns to the resilience required when f...

  In the latest episode of our podcast, we were privileged to have Ted Young, a scholar with a deep passion for literature and language, share his insights on the interplay between fate, narrative, and the course of history. Young, who began his academic journey with the intention of pursuing law, experienced a pivotal twist of fate that led him to a career in academia, specifically in literature and language studies. His story is a testament to the serendipity that often defines our life paths and highlights the profound impact of narratives on personal and societal transformation. The discussion then sails into the complex relationship between history and storytelling. Young, drawing on the work of Hayden White, illustrated the selective nature of historical narratives. The craft of storytelling is not just a passive retelling of events but a creative act of inclusion and exclusion, shaping how we perceive and understand the past. This editorial choice in crafting history demonst...