Storyburgh

The Pittsburgh Convos by Storyburgh

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Each episode, the host chats with fellow Pittsburghers from the city’s 90 diverse neighborhoods and beyond to share their unique personal stories. From the rolling hills of Mount Washington to the mature trees of Highland Park, from the diverse culture of North Side to the tight-knit area of Regent Square, guests reveal what brings them joy, what brings them to tears, and everything in between. The conversation is guided by the host and the guest’s curiosity and lived experiences, delving into each other’s origins and the journey that led them to Pittsburgh or who they are now.

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Ep.7 - Kelsey Grushecky, librarian from Observatory Hill: former nomad but remains xenophile 10.11.2023 1:16:10

During her time as a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, Kelsey Grushecky shared her personal story in the "Collectors' Items" series hosted by Storyburgh . Her tale was a heartfelt account of her experiences and deep connection with the city and people of Gifu, Japan. In this particular episode, she recounts her previous adventures during her time in Czechoslovakia and...

Ep.6 - Pamela Monk from Perry South: the creator and ringleader of The Demilitarized Zone "DMZ" 31.10.2023 19:25

The overall goal of Storyburgh is to build community and understanding through storytelling and there are many ways to tell own stories. In addition to regular published articles published on www.storyburgh.org, we also have "The Convos" where informal conversations take place in a private studio setting that are then broadcasted through various platforms. In this episode, we have a conv...

Ep.5 - Samson Johnson, mentor from Regent Square: Orthodox Jewish family, religions and philosophy 31.10.2023 1:30:04

Samson Johnson, who was adopted as a toddler and raised by an Orthodox Jewish family in Swissvale, had the unique opportunity to learn about other religions too, including Christianity and Islam. This experience emphasized the value of understanding and respecting diverse belief systems. Despite not pursuing formal higher education, Samson’s intellectual curiosity led him to explore complex philos...

Ep.4 - Margo Hinton, teacher (almost retired) from Troy Hill: racism incl. witnessing cross burning 31.10.2023 59:48

In our third episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with the ever-energetic Margo Hinton from Troy Hill. We delve into a variety of topics that she previously shared at The Demilitarized Zone community storytelling event. This event took place at the Tripoli Street Community Center on September 1st, 2022, and our discussion serves as a follow-up to the intriguing narratives she presented there....

Ep.3 - Mary Beth Spang, Psy.D. candidate from Southside: mental health, OCD, (iterated) diagnosis 31.10.2023 1:05:55

“The Convos,” a podcast series by Storyburgh , is hosted by its Founding Director, Will Halim. In the second episode, we are joined by Mary Beth Spang from Southside, and the discussion covers a range of intriguing topics: Mary Beth’s connection with Pamela Monk, the ringleader of StoryburghLive!, and their collaborative efforts in the Storyburgh project. Her journey as a working therapist dealing...

Ep.2 - Amber Thompson from Sharpsburg, founder of de-bias: racism, equity, nonprofit, accountability 31.10.2023 1:44:59

“The Convos,” Storyburgh ’s podcast series, is hosted by Will Halim and this second episode features Amber Thompson of Sharpsburg, covers her experiences and insights on transparency and challenges living in Pittsburgh. We discuss issues such as racism, misogyny, and the struggle for equity in education and the workforce as well as the challenges of non-profit organizations and the need for measur...

Ep.1 - Josh Lucas, founder of Work Hard and Tandem: philanthropy, AI, transparency & accountability 31.10.2023 1:37:04

“The Convos,” Storyburgh ’s podcast series, is hosted by Will Halim and in this inaugural episode features Josh Lucas, the dynamic and inspiring leader of Work Hard Pittsburgh, covers the following topics: the challenges of philanthropy, technological advancements, and societal changes the impact of technology, potential challenges for the future, and the importance of open dialogue the need for t...