Proud to Be
To embrace PRIDE, you often need to define yourself in your own way. Srilatha's world turned upside down when she discovered the hidden 'A' in LGBTQI_+; queer stage and film director Kevin receives a time capsule gift from their late grandfather; and Jamie takes us on a 20-year journey of transition and self-love. Three storytellers, three interpretations of PROUD TO BE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
Episodes
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Flourishing in the Desert
S7 E1 - 26m 34s
The Southwest is hot and dry, but for millions of people, it’s a place to thrive. After her divorce, Lisa, a writer, redefines herself in the great outdoors; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities; and after leaving California, Shareé wonders if she can find home. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FLOURISHING IN THE DESERT, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
Extras + Features
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Flourishing in the Desert | Preview
S7 E1 - 30s
The Southwest is hot and dry, but for millions of people, it’s a place to thrive. After her divorce, Lisa, a writer, redefines herself in the great outdoors; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities; and after leaving California, Shareé wonders if she can find home. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FLOURISHING IN THE DESERT, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
Schedule
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Tuesday
Jul 16
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Tuesday
Jul 16
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Thursday
Jul 18
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Friday
Jul 19
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Friday
Jul 19
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Hell or High Water
Friday
Jul 19
30 Minutes
A woman describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba; a boy catches his first fish; an international love affair is tested. -
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Stories from the Stage
Into the Wild
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
Avesha's love for the outdoors is instilled by her father; Antonio turns a chaotic whale-watching trip into a memorable family adventure; Jenny chronicles her run across America. -
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Stories from the Stage
Taking Flight
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
A woman confronts her worst fear -- flying; a man splurges by purchasing a plane; a woman learns the difference between curses and kindness during a bumpy flight. -
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Stories from the Stage
Adventure Ahead
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
Jynelle rediscovers the joys of adventure through her mother's eyes; Arctic terns help redefine Mark's understanding of perseverance; Shannon steps up to the plate in a Beep Baseball showdown. -
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Stories from the Stage
Experience
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
Tellers relay their stories. -
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Stories from the Stage
Fish Out of Water
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
Making sense of the unknown with Shweta Bhatt, Jenny Herzog and Carol Carson. -
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Stories from the Stage
First
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
In many cases, first times are game changers and serve as unforgettable lessons for life; with Erin Baker, Dylan deNapoli and Ali Abdullatif. -
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Stories from the Stage
One Way or Another
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
Storytellers discuss how dealing with challenges showed them strengths they didn't know they had; with Brandon Kazen-Maddox, Sara Kaminski and Jeff Belanger. -
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Stories from the Stage
Love Me, Love Me Not
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
A surprise marriage proposal; a woman's broken heart is held together by 100 women in Colorado; a man embraces his wife's spirit. -
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Stories from the Stage
Love Me, Love Me Not
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
A surprise marriage proposal; a woman's broken heart is held together by 100 women in Colorado; a man embraces his wife's spirit. -
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Stories from the Stage
Pets
Sunday
Jul 21
30 Minutes
"Music for Cats" helps Kendra Dawsey live through COVID-19 with a feline in heat; Suzanne Simmons' hen Emily takes a ride that ends up saving two roosters; Tracey Strain's shih tzu accidentally escapes and becomes a hero. -
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Stories from the Stage
Into the Wild
Monday
Jul 22
30 Minutes
Avesha's love for the outdoors is instilled by her father; Antonio turns a chaotic whale-watching trip into a memorable family adventure; Jenny chronicles her run across America. -
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Stories from the Stage
Taking Flight
Monday
Jul 22
30 Minutes
A woman confronts her worst fear -- flying; a man splurges by purchasing a plane; a woman learns the difference between curses and kindness during a bumpy flight. -
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Stories from the Stage
Adventure Ahead
Monday
Jul 22
30 Minutes
Jynelle rediscovers the joys of adventure through her mother's eyes; Arctic terns help redefine Mark's understanding of perseverance; Shannon steps up to the plate in a Beep Baseball showdown. -
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Stories from the Stage
Experience
Monday
Jul 22
30 Minutes
Tellers relay their stories.
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