The Story Seat

Some stories begin with loss — and become something far greater. In this episode of The Story Seat, Carilyn Marrero takes the seat and shares a deeply personal journey shaped by displacement, resilience, and transformation. From rebuilding her life after Hurricane María to confronting the hidden truth behind “looking successful but feeling stuck,” her story reveals what it really means to move fro...

What happens when you let go of the idea that home has to look a certain way? In this episode of The Story Seat, I sit down with Alison Gieschen, who shares the story behind her decision to leave traditional living behind and build a life on a boat with her husband. What began as a bold and unconventional choice has become a deeply intentional way of living—one rooted in freedom, simplicity, and c...

What happens when the person who shaped both your life and your work is suddenly gone? In this deeply reflective episode of The Story Seat, Taryn LaRae Gordon takes the seat to share a story rooted in loss, transformation, and the courage to rebuild from within. After the passing of her father—her parent and lifelong business partner—Taryn found herself in a season that demanded not just external...

What happens when life forces you to slow down? In this episode of The Story Seat, Lolita Guarin takes the seat and shares how a personal health crisis became a powerful turning point in her life. What began as a moment of overwhelm and uncertainty evolved into a deeper understanding of stress, resilience, and the importance of self-trust. Although we begin by getting to know Lolita and her journe...

In this powerful episode of The Story Seat, host Splendour sits down with Rick Hill, a remarkable man whose life story challenges what many believed was possible. Diagnosed with cancer in 1974, Rick’s journey became one of the most extraordinary long-term survival stories ever recorded. More than five decades later, Rick reflects on the moment his life changed, the difficult road that followed, an...

Episode 1 of the Story Seat introduces you to the world of real, human stories. Join host Splendour as we explain what the Story Seat is all about — a space where voices are heard, stories matter, and listening is everything. Get ready to discover a podcast where every episode brings a new story, a new perspective, and a chance to see the world through someone else’s eyes. Subscribe and take your...

"Welcome to the Story Seat — a podcast where voices are heard and stories come alive. In this trailer, get a glimpse of what’s coming: a space where real people share real stories — funny, inspiring, emotional, or unexpected. Step into the Story Seat and experience the power of storytelling, one story at a time