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The Story with CharuWomen in GamingVideo game director Jennifer Estaris talks about how the role of women in the development of games has changed - and where it’s headed.Jennifer Estaris (she/her) is a game director at ustwo games, a B Corp studio known for Monument Valley and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure. At ustwo games she directed Monument Valley 2's DLC The Lost Forest and is game directing the next Monument Valley. She has worked in the game industry for the past 15 years at SYBO, Nickelodeon, and Disney, among others, and has spoken at a number of conferences (GDC, SXSW, PG...2022-12-1523 minThe Story with CharuThe Journey to her SonCarla Carlisle fell in love with her son in an instant, but he was placed back with his birth mother and for several years suffered in traumatic situations.The process led her to write and speak about her work.In this interview she talks about how everybody can benefit from being trauma informed.Carla Carlisle is TEDx speaker, multiple award-winning author, trauma expert, and child advocate. A proud boy mom, she has dedicated her life to informing the world about the impact of trauma and how we can excel beyond it. Carla is a p...2022-12-0830 minThe Story with CharuThe Search for SasquatchThe legend, the myth, the theory - whatever you want to call it - of Big Foot has captivated our imaginations for generations.In her new book journalist, podcast host and author Laura Krantz breaks down the science and the myth of the legendary creature for the middle school set (or anyone else who is just curious…)https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthinghttps://www.npr.org/2022/10/11/1127485114/bigfoot-book-searching-for-sasquatchwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFi...2022-12-0122 minThe Story with CharuEating LocalJohn Dabrowski is co-creator of Local, Eat, Drink, Celebrate, a Pawley’s Island, SC restaurant noted for creating inspired dishes using local sourced ingredients served in an inclusive environment.That welcoming nature to all people has its detractors.. as Dabrowski talks about in this interview.https://www.pawleyslocal.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us on social media:https://www.ins...2022-11-1723 minThe Story with CharuBlack Women HeroesKelly Dunbar is the Gilder Lehrman American History Teacher of the Year, representing North Carolina.Kelly Dunbar comes on the show to talk about her area of research and fascination - Black women pioneers in North Carolina right after the American Civil War.Dunbar’s Research Presentation:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wgds3aOKSYxvKzQ6m3zW_AgVNmfASurJDAQZiU-6b2c/editMust Reads from Dunbar:Mary Othella Burnette, Lige of the Black Walnut TreeDarwin J. Waters, "Life Beneath the Veneer: The Black Community in Asheville, North Carolina from...2022-11-1032 minThe Story with CharuIt’s not you.. it’s colonization…It’s well known among people of color, type 2 diabetes runs in our families. Often thought to be due to diet or lack of exercise, now research shows that if your ancestors faced famine or food insecurity you may be at risk.In this interview Dr. Ananya Banerjee, Assistant Professor and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIAR) Lead at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health School of Population and Global Health at McGill University talks about her work in the field. She helped create the South Asian Health Research Hub.www.southasianhealthresearchhub.com2022-11-0333 minThe Story with CharuBlack Motherhood, Trauma to TriumphDoula and co-founder of SistasCaring4Sistas Cindy McMillan talks about her experience losing an infant in an extreme act of medical neglicance that is too common for Black patients.Cindy McMillan was born in Chicago, Ill and spent most of her teenage and adulthood in the Sunshine State of Florida. Cindy became a resident of Asheville NC in 2012. She’s an amazing mother of four who has experienced infant loss, trauma, PTSD, and SDOH shortly after the birth of her twin boys in 2002 and the death of her husband in 2018. She is currently a DONA Certified Birth Do...2022-10-2731 minThe Story with CharuGilmer & Gilmer 3 of 3Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a rural medical practice, replacing Dr. Vince Gilmer who is serving time for killing his father.It doesn’t take long for the new Dr. Gilmer to start wondering what happened to the other Dr. Gilmer, what caused him to snap?In this 3 part look into the case, journalist Charu Kumarhia re-examines her own encounter with Vince Gilmer and Benjamin Gilmer talks about his relationship with a man suffering the effects of Huntingdon’s disease.More info:https://benjamingilmer.comhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/re...2022-10-2030 minThe Story with CharuGilmer & Gilmer 2 of 3Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a rural medical practice, replacing Dr. Vince Gilmer who is serving time for killing his father.It doesn’t take long for the new Dr. Gilmer to start wondering what happened to the other Dr. Gilmer, what caused him to snap?In this 3 part look into the case, journalist Charu Kumarhia re-examines her own encounter with Vince Gilmer and Benjamin Gilmer talks about his relationship with a man suffering the effects of Huntingdon’s disease.More info:https://benjamingilmer.comhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/re...2022-10-1328 minThe Story with CharuThe Stories You Cover, Gilmer & Gilmer 1 of 3Almost two decades ago a young reporter is sent to cover a brutal homicide of a man, detectives suspect his physician son. In this season premiere Charu Kumarhia remembers that evening and her first impressions of Dr. Vince Gilmer.https://www.thisamericanlife.org/492/dr-gilmer-and-mr-hydewww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl...2022-10-0614 minThe Story with CharuRest to ReSetAfter 9 seasons, 80 plus episodes content creator/writer/journalist/speaker Charu Kumarhia talks about the show going on a hiatus.www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/CharuKhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VqE2HKl-9oNDnhz_xP9dg2021-12-1616 minThe Story with CharuStruggle & Success Battling AddictionKaren Petersen always knew there was a problem she needed help with, in 2002 she was ready to do something about it.Growing up with an alcoholic father she was familiar with the disease. Alcohol became a way for her to cope with other anxieties but soon she realized she was addicted.In this interview she shares her story and how others may be struggling as well.Petersen wrote this blog post in 2021 about her struggle and success:https://minndixiemom.wordpress.com/If you are someone you know needs help with alcohol:h...2021-12-0929 minThe Story with CharuDecoding Ancient IndiaRoopa Pai is one of India’s best-known writers for children. The Bangalore-based author has written over 25 books and given countless talks and lectures related to heritage.Her two most popular books are the award-winning Indian national bestseller “The Gita For Children” and its prequel “The Vedas And Upanishads For Children.”She recently co-authored fitness evangelist and supermodel Milind Soman’s memoir – “Made In India.”In this conversation Pai and Kumarhia talk about the spirtual wisdom of ancient India and how to understand it today.Check out her popular Tedx Talks:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2021-12-021h 02
The Story with CharuIn the Kitchen with Chef Billy DWilliam Dissen is a renowed chef with 3 popular restaurants in North Carolina. He’s also known for his efforts to be sustainable.In this interview Kumarhia and Dissen talk about the love of food, cultural traditions and how to celebrate Thanksgiving without the myth of its origin.Find out more about Dissen here:https://marketplace-restaurant.com/chef-william-dissenhttps://haymakerclt.com/team/william-dissen/https://billydschicken.com/https://twitter.com/chefbillyd?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/chefbillyd/?hl=enWatch William going head to...2021-11-1835 min