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Sinking, Swimming, and Surviving: How Fenton Reese Found His Way
At nine years old, Fenton Reese nearly drowned in a public pool, an experience that left him with a lifelong fear of water. Years later, in a cruel twist of irony, he found himself on the waves…
Riding Life’s Waves: Linda Altman on Survival, Love, and Letting Go
After decades of corporate life, Linda Altman had a plan: escape to Thailand, sit in a cave, and find peace. But life, as it often does, had other ideas. A spontaneous change in direction led her to…
Hands That Heal: Melanye Rodriguez’s Journey from Curiosity to Purpose
Melanye Rodriguez never expected to find her calling in the back of an old car with a bottle of scented lotion—but life has a way of leading us exactly where we need to go. A childhood spent…
Riding Life’s Waves: Madalina Tanase’s Story of Strength and Survival
Madalina Tanase thought surfing in Hawaii would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience—until a rogue wave took her under, reminding her that control is often an illusion. Years later, on the cusp of…
From Head to Heart: John Chappelear’s Journey to Meaning and Impact
As a six-year-old, John Chappelear found freedom skating through the marble halls of the U.S. Capitol—until a police officer caught him, again. As a young man, he built a thriving business, only to…
Augustus Wolfe Barnes on Addiction, Recovery, and Unexpected Connections
In this episode of Untold Stories, storyteller Augustus Wolfe Barnes reflects on the waves that have shaped his life—navigating school, experimenting with drugs, and searching for direction. Through…
Hide and Seek: Jaiquan Tyre's Journey of Light and Darkness
In this episode of Untold Stories, Jaiquan Tyre transports us to the sweltering summer days of his youth in Jacksonville, Florida. Through vivid memories, he explores the balance between light and…
The Life I Didn’t Plan: Thony Aiuppy's Artistic Journey
Thony Aiuppy takes us on a deeply personal journey, starting from a chance encounter in an art gallery that sparked a 19-year love story, to his struggles in balancing family, art, and career…
From India to America: A Lifelong Mission to Help Others with Sunil Ancha
This episode of Untold Stories features Sunil Ancha, a long-time software engineer and dedicated volunteer, sharing his transformative journey from childhood in India to his passion for helping…
Renay Diagle is Difficult But Worth It
Join us for another episode of Untold Stories, featuring Renay Daigle, a Jacksonville resident with over 35 years of local ties. In this lively and humorous story, Renee takes us back to the summer…
S3 The Seasons of Motherhood and Self-Discovery With Kelli Suzanne
Join Kelli Suzanne as she takes us through the transformative summers of her life in this episode of Untold Stories. From meeting her husbands to raising her children and finally reclaiming her…
S3 Redefining Home: A Story of Resilience With Amaris DeLeon
This episode contains discussions of abuse and domestic violence.Amaris DeLeon takes us on an emotional journey from her tumultuous childhood to finding a sense of belonging at the University of…
S3 Haley Tinkle: The Art of Girlhood
In this episode, we delve into the life of Haley Tinkle, a third-generation Jacksonville resident deeply involved in her community. From her early days napping at her grandparents' house to managing…
Behind the Lens: Adam Madrid’s Rise in Filmmaking
In this episode of Untold Stories, recorded live at the Florida Theatre, filmmaker Adam Madrid takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his career. After facing rejection from Florida…
S3 Think Globally, Act Locally: Native Sun's Aaron Gottlieb's Journey
Join us in this episode of Untold Stories as Aaron Gottlieb, the founder of Native Sun Natural Foods Market, takes the stage to share the compelling narrative behind his Jacksonville-based business.…
S3 A Second Chance: Mike Favo's Life-Altering Accident
Join us for a compelling episode of Untold Stories, where Mike Favo recounts his incredible journey from surviving a devastating car accident to rebuilding his life. After a drunk driver collided…
S3 Life’s Fourth Quarter: Mary Strickland’s Bold Moves
In this episode of Untold Stories, Mary Strickland takes us on a compelling journey through her life, from her childhood in the 1950s to her present-day challenges. Growing up in a large family in…
S3 From Jacksonville to Jamaica: A Caregiver's Tale
In this powerful episode of Untold Stories, Alexis Alexander shares her deeply moving journey of caregiving, from supporting her mother through terminal illnesses to donating a kidney. She recounts…
S2E4 Fish Out of Water, Part 2
Untold Stories. A WJCT Public Media and Florida Threatre Production.(Morgan Gesell, Rain Henderson)In "Fish Out of Water, Part 2," "Untold Stories" brings a rich tapestry of personal narratives, each…
S2E3 Fish Out of Water, Part 1
Untold Stories. A WJCT Public Media and Florida Threatre Production.(Morgan Gesell, Rain Henderson)Dive into the profound and unexpected journeys of four remarkable individuals in "Untold Stories:…
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Untold Stories has published 20 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
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