en nonadult 1437444966 no Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit https://www.lpm.org/podcast/tough-and-universal 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. en-us StreamGuys Recast © Louisville Public Media Louisville Public Media 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. false serial Louisville Public Media podcasts@louisvillepublicmedia.org https://lpm-rss.streamguys1.com/tough/20190801142958-1538074707artwork.jpg Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit https://www.lpm.org/podcast/tough-and-universal struggle,overcoming,success,louisville,hope https://feeds.lpm.org/toughanduniversalpodcast 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. +

]]> ad3167d2-1bee-445a-8448-77a793ab44c5 Louisville Public Media Asia Ford weighed 507 pounds. Then she realized — if she wanted to make sure to be around for her kids, she would have to make some changes. Asia Ford weighed 507 pounds. Then she realized — if she wanted to make sure to be around for her kids, she would have to make some changes. Tough And Universal: After Health Scare, Asia Ford Lost Nearly Half Her Body Weight 7 full no 00:11:49 7 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0400 Tough And Universal: After Being Shot, Former Football Star Herb Henry Takes Up Wheelchair Basketball “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, former U of L football star Herb Henry talks about his life after being shot during his freshman year of college. Now, he's a wheelchair basketball player who owns his own sportswear apparel company and is passionate about healthy living.

]]> e5eb042d-3e72-41e5-9bdb-81953d2337fd Louisville Public Media Herb Henry says he was "lost" after a shooting during his freshman year at the University of Louisville led to him losing the use of his legs. Today, he's got much more direction. Herb Henry says he was "lost" after a shooting during his freshman year at the University of Louisville led to him losing the use of his legs. Today, he's got much more direction. Tough And Universal: After Being Shot, Former Football Star Herb Henry Takes Up Wheelchair Basketball 6 full no 00:09:14 6 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:35:00 -0400 Tough And Universal: For Sally Evans And Paige Harlow, Reconciling Faith And Identity Was A Long Journey “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, married couple Sally Evans and Paige Harlow talk about how they reconciled their conservative Christian upbringing with their sexual orientation, and how becoming parents deepened their faith.

]]> 88173082-0acd-46c6-a4bf-7f2349ee84fb Louisville Public Media Sally Evans and Paige Harlow are married, churchgoing, and the mothers of twin girls. Their faith has changed and deepened a lot over the years. "Being a Christian means that you carry a lot of shame, especially with regards to being gay," Paige said. Sally Evans and Paige Harlow are married, churchgoing, and the mothers of twin girls. Their faith has changed and deepened a lot over the years. "Being a Christian means that you carry a lot of shame, especially with regards to being gay," Paige said. Tough And Universal: For Sally Evans And Paige Harlow, Reconciling Faith And Identity Was A Long Journey 5 full no 00:16:25 5 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:28:00 -0400 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.

]]> 48a804ed-abb5-499f-bb9f-012188d2c27e Louisville Public Media Catherine Talbott is 73 years old, and learned a lot from 27 years of teaching. "I was able to really see that every child has something special,” she said. “But we have to provide the setup." Catherine Talbott is 73 years old, and learned a lot from 27 years of teaching. "I was able to really see that every child has something special,” she said. “But we have to provide the setup." Tough And Universal: Longtime Educator Catherine Talbott Is Still Passionate About Teaching 4 full no 00:13:07 4 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:44:00 -0400 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.

]]> 52f651f1-df50-4c8f-8cae-31d17cb28d45 Louisville Public Media Carlos Hernandez Ocampo has done a lot since defecting from Cuba and arriving in the U.S. when he was 11 years old. He's earned degrees in law and art, had two kids and served in the U.S. Navy. Carlos Hernandez Ocampo has done a lot since defecting from Cuba and arriving in the U.S. when he was 11 years old. He's earned degrees in law and art, had two kids and served in the U.S. Navy. Tough And Universal: Law School Graduate Carlos Hernandez Remembers Journey From Cuba To Louisville 3 full no 00:18:48 3 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:00:00 -0400 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 program run by Chef Edward Lee for women in the industry.

]]> d88034c6-c4a7-4bf5-9086-1e78e3e74998 Louisville Public Media Louisville cooking instructor Nikkia Rhodes calls herself “lucky.” A lot has changed in her life since grappling with parental incarceration and substance abuse when she was a kid. Louisville cooking instructor Nikkia Rhodes calls herself “lucky.” A lot has changed in her life since grappling with parental incarceration and substance abuse when she was a kid. Tough And Universal: Cooking Instructor Nikkia Rhodes Remembers Smoketown Childhood 2 full no 00:13:06 2 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 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 we cannot live without and know we cannot live within,” Baldwin wrote. “I use the word ‘love’ here not merely in the personal sense but as a state of being, or a state of grace — not in the infantile American sense of being made happy but in the tough and universal sense of quest and daring and growth.”

The experiences our subjects talk about are tough — and like the love Baldwin describes, many are also universal. You’ll hear stories about growing up with parents challenged by addiction and incarceration, difficulties conceiving a child, failure, racism, gun violence and poverty. But you’ll also hear about love, triumph, success and hope.

]]> bdddc22d-0868-4bd4-b9a1-bd589e353370 Louisville Public Media 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 we cannot live without and know we cannot live within,” Baldwin wrote. “I use the word ‘love’ here not merely in the personal sense but as a state of being, or a state of grace — not in the infantile American sense of being made happy but in the tough and universal sense of quest and daring and growth.” The experiences our subjects talk about are tough — and like the love Baldwin describes, many are also universal. You’ll hear stories about growing up with parents challenged by addiction and incarceration, difficulties conceiving a child, failure, racism, gun violence and poverty. But you’ll also hear about love, triumph, success and hope. 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 we cannot live without and know we cannot live within,” Baldwin wrote. “I use the word ‘love’ here not merely in the personal sense but as a state of being, or a state of grace — not in the infantile American sense of being made happy but in the tough and universal sense of quest and daring and growth.” The experiences our subjects talk about are tough — and like the love Baldwin describes, many are also universal. You’ll hear stories about growing up with parents challenged by addiction and incarceration, difficulties conceiving a child, failure, racism, gun violence and poverty. But you’ll also hear about love, triumph, success and hope. Tough and Universal - A New Podcast from WFPL and IDEAS xLab 1 trailer no 00:01:15 1 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:58:00 -0400