The Story Forge

Learn a little more about Brett Keirstead here >> Or pick up a copy of his book WE'RE ALL SALES, PEOPLE here >> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Institutions are important to communities. And Coogan's was a vital institution in the New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights. Through violent upheaval and regrowth from a very tough stretch of city history, Coogan's persevered and welcomed everyone. COVID-19 put an end to Coogan's Run, but the stories and traditions are remembered.

You can see Dawson's work in a variety of places, but if you'd like to pick up a copy of his latest book, you can do that here>> Or you can see some of his other work at The Nib >> Or you can pick up his first book, F reddie & Me: a coming of age Bohemian Rhapsody here >> It's great stuff and they all make great gifts for the holidays! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Resentment in a famous millionaire is a powerful thing. It can break things. It has broken things in the past. Sometimes that power can break things for good. But most of the time, especially when it’s borne out of resentment, it can break things other people love. And that hurts. Even when those broken things were flawed at the start. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An accomplished pianist, jazz musician, singer, songwriter, session man, and recording artist, Jody teaches and performs regularly in Nashville (when health crises don't impact the calendar, that is) and has recorded a number great albums you can order for yourselves on line at jodynardone.com. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We chatted with Dr. Carter about what she's doing to remain optimistic, protect her employees and still serve her patients through this very difficult time when the necessary response to the Coronavirus pandemic is closing doors and opening hearts. Learn more about Dr. Carter and her work at https://cartersmilellc.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Learn more about Jason Steinhauer and his work: https://www.jasonsteinhauer.com/ Twitter: @jasonsteinhauer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sunshine runs or co-runs several businesses and is regularly heard and read on several podcasts and blogs. Here's some of what she does: The Sunshine Gals - a hospitality industry marketing firm. ERC Provider - a firm dedicated to helping companies who kept their employees on board through the COVID crisis take advantage of every benefit they can. Marketing Sunshine - her independent consulting fi...

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Melissa Joy also creates video tutorials on all things clothing, costuming, and seamstressry. See her YouTube channel - MissHauntCouture here >>>  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Learn more about Spoonabilities and Carlos and Geoffrey here >>> And be sure to visit their Instagram, the photos are awesome and they're here >>> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What else does Dr. Arun Sharma have going on? See what's going on at Sharma Lab >>> Listen to The Stem Cell Podcast >>> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You can see the latest Michael Graves Designs products at your local CVS, or you can visit the firm's direct to consumer website to see what else they've been working on here >>> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

To learn more about what Sung has going on and to order a copy (or copies) of his books, visit his website at sungjwoo.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Infection reigns and we're keeping the wolves at bay. Two years on and we finally had COVID-19 in the house last week. And now we're over it. And still feeling the effects. But happy to be healthy-ish again and to understand that the vaccines seem to be working as designed.

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Susan Kingsley Kent is the author of The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919: a brief history with documents .  The 1918 Flu Pandemic is the only historical event we have that's remotely comparable to what's going on today during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Kent, a prolific author and professor at the University of Colorado gave us a truly global perspective on that moment in history and what elements of...

Learn a little more about Brett Keirstead here >> Or pick up a copy of his book WE'RE ALL SALES, PEOPLE here >> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today's conversation is a group chat among four people on opposite sides of the country who met, got to know each other, became friends, and connected with each other every week for 76 weeks running all during the COVID pandemic. Heather and Lyle Smith, Sarah Little and Jim Ridgway discuss what they've done and why they consider it important. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"Our house has a heart and a soul and eyes to see us with; and approvals and solitudes and deep sympathies. It is of us and we are in its confidence and we live in its grace and in the peace of its benediction... we cannot enter it unmoved." - Mark Twain Learn more about Heartworks here >> See some the Heartworks story in action on Mike Rowe's show >> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

What drives a consummate New Yorker to find a new nest somewhere else? And beyond that, choose to stay there? The COVID-19 global health crisis has driven people to make decisions for themselves they may never have considered before. Jordan Cohen and his family chose to move to Maine and have embraced every moment as he grows his own business from there every day. See what's he's up to here: https...

In this next evolutionary step of The Story Forge Podcast, we've discovered truly what it was we were trying to explore in our initial conversations and evolved to a new focus on what is important in our work, important to our guests in their work and goals, and important to you, those of us interested in what these people make and do. Give us a listen. They're forging great stories for themselves...

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Pre-order a copy of Dr. Peggy's awesome book FEELING GOOOD - 35 Proven Ways to Happiness Even in Tough Times. Pre-order here >> ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Learn more about Dr. Peggy and order her book at her website - drpeggydelong.com >> IT comes with a year's free companion membership in her online community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★