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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.com
2022-11-0333 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_xP9dg
2021-12-1616 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...
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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...
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The Story with CharuRepairing the Mother/Daughter RelationshipFamily therapist Ann Dillard has built a following among folks who want to better their parent/child dynamic - no matter the age of the child.She offers conversation prompts for parents, especially mothers, who are eager to listen and repair generational patterns of trauma and neglect.In this interview, content creator Charu Kumarhia and Dillard talk about being raised in immigrant households and how to do the work of mending relationships.Dillard also wrote the Amazon #1 Bestseller Unchain My Legacy and has contributed to several other publications.You can find more about Dillard and h...
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The Story with CharuShooting the Spirtual Breeze w/ Ainsle MacLeodAinsle MacLeod is a past life psychic who never wanted to believe in psychics. His path has led him to work with famous clients (he often has a waiting list) and in front of Oprah Winfrey for her Soul Sunday podcast.In this interview, the second he’s done with creator Charu Kumarhia, the two talk about a soul’s mission and about the general basic stuff that makes up the life of a famous psychic.https://ainsliemacleod.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we shoul...
2021-11-041h 13The Story with CharuBress ‘N’ Nyam: Bless & Eat w/ Matthew RaifordMatthew Raiford was winning accolades in the food world, traveling, writing amazing cookbooks, meeting other foodie folks - but something was drawing him back to Georgia.His family has owned and operated Gilliard Farms in Burnswick, GA for centuries. For context, this is the same part of the southeast where Ahmaud Arbery was brutally killed while jogging, the crime covered up until the public outcry grew to a zenith. Food, culture and activism combine in Raiford’s talents and efforts.In this interview creator Charu Kumarhia and Raiford talk about their love of history and food.
2021-10-2857 minThe Story with CharuMirabelle ForeverMichael Muller was a first grade teacher and a man committed to creating and supporting things of beauty in this world.. then came along a furry little rascal that was full of personality - Mirabelle.Mirabelle was a Boston Terrier gifted to him, soon she was inspiring him to create children’s books. The Adventures of Mirabelle was born.In this conversation, Charu Kumarhia and Muller talk about their shared love of the breed and why it was so important to find things of joy over the last few years. https://www.theadventuresofmirabelle.com...
2021-10-2128 minThe Story with CharuThe Creative Activist ArtistSunya Folayan ventured into something new in 2003. After working as a family and marriage therapist she decided to follow her heart and work as an artist. She especially wanted to explore fabric and processes used across the globe.In this interview she talks about how keeping these ways alive relates to her work as an activist.Find out more about Folayan here:https://www.sunyafolayan.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us o...
2021-10-1431 minThe Story with CharuTiny Love: Yvonne Liu’s StoryYvonne Liu could not stop herself from writing and her best work is when she tells her own story.She was found on a Hong Kong staircase as a baby and then spent the next several months in an orphanage. A Chinese-American couple adopted her but her childhood was full of emotional and physical abuse.In 2021 she submitted a brief synopsis of her story to the New York Times Tiny Love Stories section. Even though it was a tiny love story, it captivated many readers.In our interview Liu talks about the healing power of writing and...
2021-10-0724 minThe Story with CharuBlack Folks Camp TooEarl B. Hunter Jr. started Black Folks Camp Too after years in the RV and outdoor recreation industry. After going on a backpacking trip with friends in 2015, he fell in love with the great outdoors and wondered why more African Americans weren’t out there too. He knew all too well the fears and stigma associated with “the woods” for Black Americans.His company’s goal is to ensure the woods is a place where all people feel safe and at ease. In this interview host Charu Kumarhia and Hunter talk about their shared love of the woods and h...
2021-09-3039 minThe Story with CharuThe Culture TreeAnu Sehgal grew up in India and moved to the United States more than 20 years ago. She realized quickly that keeping one’s language skills strong in the melting pot that is America is hard. Once she became a mother, the lack of quality and authentic Indian programs and classes became even more evident. Sehgal believes an awareness of one’s heritage, culture and language is key for children to become self-aware and confident individuals. That’s why she started The Culture Tree, a New York based company that offers language and culture classes for students i...
2021-09-2336 minThe Story with CharuDown with the ConfederacyOn August 4, 1910 these words were said in connection to a statue erected to honor the Confederacy in Cornelius, North Carolina:“… to love home and its purity, protect from taint the Saxon blood that courses in your veins.”Complete Speech here:http://archive.org/details/idealconfederate00burw/mode/2up?view=theaterConfederate statues were erected at a time when Civil War Veterans were dying and when American Blacks were asking to be included in the society they helped build. The speech above glorifies the Confederate soldier - whom some white southerner...
2021-09-1634 minThe Story with CharuFighting for Children’s RightsLandon Eustache is a high powered corporate attorney with a soft spot for kids.Years ago he started doing pro bono work for the Charlotte based Council for Children’s Rights. The Mecklenburg County based non profit envisions a community committed to standing up, speaking out, and acting to ensure every child’s right to be safe, healthy, and well-educated. The group works across various aspects of society to defend and champion the rights of children to be supported and treated with fairness, compassion, and respect, regardless of personal obstacles.You can find more a...
2021-08-2623 minThe Story with CharuMister Kay Saves the DayCharu Kumarhia talks to JT Kaltreider about how the pandemic inspired the edcuator to find a new way to reach children and let them know they matter.JT Kaltreider, or most famously known as Mister Kay, is an elite early childhood educator with over a decade of experience in the field. He currently is in Drexel University’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Management program with a concentration in Global & International education. Mister Kay also received his K-12 Principal Certificate from Drexel and a Master of Education with a specialization in Special Education from The Pennsylvania State University. He...
2021-08-1930 minThe Story with CharuBlack Southern Belle: Southern Bred, Soul InfusedMichiel Perry is a South Carolina girl who loves all things Southern and stylish. When she started plannng her Charleston wedding and decorating her first home she realized that there was not enough out there about being Black and Southern - even though most African-Americans can trace their roots in the American South.That spurred her to create the digital lifestyle brand Black Southern Belle. Black Southern Belle has been featured on HGTV, Essence, Black Enterprise, Draper James, Apartment Therapy, Brides, Today, Levo League, AOL Lifestyle Collective, and more. They’ve also done marketing campaigns with Pure Leaf...
2021-08-0536 minThe Story with CharuLiving History: The Robert Smalls StoryMost of us did not learn about the story of Robert Smalls, which is shocking when you look at what he accomplished.In short, Smalls, enslaved in Beaufort, South Carolina is credited with stealing a Confederate ship and delivering it to Union forces in 1862. He went on to serve in the South Carolina legislature and the US House of Representatives. He founded what became the first public education system for all.In this interview his great, great grandson discusses his life and why we are still working on social justice issues today.More in...
2021-07-2946 minThe Story with CharuSpice, Spice BabyDr. Kanchan Koya is on a mission to demystify spice, food and the way we eat.The Harvard. trained molecular biologist is also the author of Spice, Spice Baby - 100 receipes for your family table.Find more about her amazing work here:https://www.spicespicebaby.com/about/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...
2021-07-1533 minThe Story with CharuSoul Essence & Other Spiritual TalkTamanna Raisinghani is a software enginneer who has a side hustle of being a spirtualist. From a young age, she found herself asking questions and seeking answers.Her musings have found an audience online. In this conversation she and journalist Charu Kumarhia talk about their shared history growing up as Hindus and how it relates to spritual understanding.Here are some of Raisinghani’s articles:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/souls-resonance_b_8427392https://www.huffpost.com/entry/post_10009_b_8180898 https://indiacurrents.com/decoding-mindfulness/ https://indiacurrents.com/do-you-work-2/ ht...
2021-06-2433 minThe Story with CharuGrowing Up GullahVictoria Smalls grew up on St. Helena, South Carolina. St. Helena is a barrier island on the coast of of the eastern United States. It’s home to many descendants of slaves brought from Africa to grow rice, sea island cotton and other crops.In this interview she talks about her Gullah heritage and the famous Penn School set up to educate newly freed slaves.www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:http...
2021-06-1747 minThe Story with CharuOverthrowing the ColonizersDr. Jennifer Mullan trained as a psychologist but quickly realized that so much of what we call therapy doesn’t get to the root of systematic oppression. That realization led her to start Decolonizing Therapy. In this interview she talks about that work.Find more here:https://www.drjennifermullan.com/Dr. Jennifer Mullan creates spaces for people and organizations to heal. She believes that it is essential to create a dialogue to address how mental health is deeply affected by systemic inequities and the trauma of oppression. Dr. Mullan has earned her Doctorate of Psychol...
2021-06-1049 minThe Story with CharuBlack Food Arts with Therese NelsonChef Therese Nelson’s culinary career began in 2004 after graduating summa cum laude from Johnson and Wales University, with degrees in Food Service Management and Culinary Arts. Her training spanned throughout the East Coast, where she worked her way through the kitchens of major hotel groups such as the Hilton, Marriott, Orient Express, and Four Seasons. In 2006, she joined the all-female team of The Get Em' Girl Inc., using her culinary expertise as a recipe consultant for the company's two branded cookbooks, The Get Em' Girl's Guide to the Power of Cuisine and The Get Em Girl's Guide to th...
2021-05-2045 minThe Story with CharuSophia’s Voice CarriesNatalie Weaver became a sudden advocate for those with facial deformations, the profoundly disabled and the medically fragile when her own daughter (who suffered from all three) was at risk of having medical benefits cut. The journey has taken her to congressional hearings and meetings with other activists around the country.It has also made her the target of online trolls.In this interview she talks about becoming a mom to Sophia and finding her voice and purpose thru that bond. Sophia passed away in 2019. While her decade on earth was brief, the impact is profound.
2021-05-1351 minThe Story with CharuHealing the “Mother Wound” with MoMoshitadi Lehlomela is a counselor and life coach based in South Africa. She launched Temple Beautiful, a service to help men and women heal their mother wound so they can live their best lives in 2017.Lehlomela had no idea when she started her work the impact she would have, and the interest from people outside of her own African culture.The “mother wound” is a theory in psychology that states if a mother is not able to meet the needs of her child - she will create long lasting wounds that often keep getting passed down thru g...
2021-05-0630 minThe Story with CharuOdd Kidneys, Part 2Brad Stoehr has always liked helping people, but becoming a kidney donor wasn’t necessarily on the list.That all changed when he saw a social media post about a high school friend in need of a kidney.On January 25, 2021 Stoehr gave Petra Herzog (part 1 of this story) a kidney.The process lead them both to create the non profit Odd Kidneys. In this interview he talks about what in his life lead to the living kidney donation. Find out more about the group and Type 1 Diabetes here:https://www.oddk...
2021-04-2928 minThe Story with CharuOdd Kidneys, Part 1Petra Herzog developed Type 1 Diabetes as a child and has struggled with the harsh effects of this disease for decades. In 2020 as the Covid pandemic raged across the globe, Herzog was hospitalized because of the effects from the disease. That’s when she found out she’d have to be on dialysis until she could get a kidney transplant. After months of tests - high school friend Brad Stoehr was approved as a match. On January 25, 2021 Stoehr gave Herzog a kidney. In this interview she talks about how it all happened.The process led to the creatio...
2021-04-2239 minThe Story with CharuA Survivor StoryAnnesa Tabassum’s message is a simple one - “just one survivor trying to help the other”. She has turned her story of domestic abuse into a huge social media following on Instagram and TikTok - where she helps others see the way out. Go to @thestorywithcharu on Instagram to be linked.Some links for more information: http://www.ncdsv.org/ncd_linksasian.htmlhttps://www.thehotline.org/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFi...
2021-04-1532 minThe Story with CharuThe Best Advice of Season 6The best advice the guests of this last season had to offer...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_xP9dg
2021-03-2531 minThe Story with CharuUnbothered, Isis Bey’s StoryIn this interview, Isis Bey talks about how to come at the world from a place of power.More info on the community center she started:www.harmonyhealthpllc.com How to support Harmony Health:https://www.gofundme.com/f/harmony-health-mental-health-fundhttps://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/a-lot-pain-charlotte-woman-shares-her-journey-surviving-sexual-abuse/QBYLQXZWPFFBTEKHLCPE427JNU/Bey’s Bio:Isis Bey is the founder and owner of Harmony Health Therapeutic Services and an Adjunct Professor with multiple Universities. Bey is also an NC Supervisor for Clinical Social Workers and currently completing her credits to supervise LCMH...
2021-03-1841 minThe Story with CharuSegregation to Gentrification: The Story of Ron PottsRon Potts grew up in Smithville, a historic Black section of Cornelius, North Carolina. Cornelius is a town north of Charlotte, they share the same county. For decades Smithville was not incorporated into the mostly white town. Right now, it is the largest - still in tact - historic Black community in Mecklenburg County, NC.Potts went off to college, worked in other parts of the country and even served in the Vietnam war. He came back home and has been an active community activist and organizer. In this interview he talks about how the last...
2021-03-1137 minThe Story with CharuThe Village Witch Talks Healing America’s SoulByron Ballard grew up wild and “unchurched” in the mountains of rural western North Carolina. That lack of religious structure allowed her to grow her own spiritual practices - which later she would identify as Paganism/Wicca, a collection of earth based spirtual practices. Such beliefs manifested around the world with similar ideas. Ballard is a folklorist specializing in the cultural history of the Scotch/Irish who immigrated to the Appalachian mountains. You can find more about her here: https://www.myvillagewitch.com/If you order her latest book from Malaprops you can g...
2021-03-0442 minThe Story with CharuGrowing Up Black in a White ChurchDara King, who is Black, grew up in an all consuming white experience. Her family became active in an evangelical white church when she was a child. She attended several times a week, even going to the church school. Hearing racist interpretations of the Bible and cruel things from other members started to wear thin on King, who (even at a young age) was Black and proud.In this interview - she talks about the last 4 years in America, what she thinks the future holds and how she has used her business savvy to cultivate a br...
2021-02-2543 minThe Story with CharuThe Woman Who Couldn’t Vote for HerselfPatsy Keever is a school teacher turned political servant. She was a county commissioner and state legislator in North Carolina for years.In 2010 Keever ran for Congress. That year North Carolina’s political districts were so out of whack, her district was redrawn and gerrymandered to the point that she couldn’t vote for herself (even though she had lived in that district for decades). In 2019 a 3 judge panel would rule that the state’s maps were so gerrymandered that it violated the state’s constitution. Republicans had drawn the maps to benefit the GOP with “surgic...
2021-02-1831 minThe Story with CharuFrom LBJ to CNN - The Many Stories of Tom JohnsonTom Johnson has had an interesting career. Starting out at a local newspaper in Macon, Georgia to working for President Lyndon B. Johnson to heading up CNN in its early years. (Full bio below)In this interview - writer Charu Kumarhia talks to Johnson about his career, his thoughts on politics and journalism today - and why everyone should have a dog. Tom Johnson is also candid about his struggles with depression.Follow @thestorywithcharu on IG for photos from Johnson’s life.He also shared these tips:The most important "rules" I wa...
2021-02-1152 minThe Story with CharuSpirituality & Politics with Ainslie MacLeodAs a young child, MacLeod would experience premonitions then be stunned that they would come true. He says he would also see spirits. Later, after years of being an atheist and non believer (and after a rather in your face encounter with a deceased relative at a Borders bookstore) he embraced his talent for communicating with “spirit guides”.MacLeod embraces the concept of reincarnation - the idea that your soul is born and born again in different ways (an idea prevelant in eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism).In this episode he and Charu Kumarhia discuss...
2021-02-041h 23The Story with CharuSmall Business Soul SearchingBrittany Kelly’s family has been part of the Rock Hill, South Carolina community for generations - the good and bad parts of its past.Rock Hill is the small southern town were civil rights icon and former Georgia congressman John Lewis was beaten and bloodied by members of the KKK.Kelly returned to her hometown and married another local. In 2018 they opened The Mercantile, a local retailer that sells all sorts of cute goodies - and a dose of history. The store and the Kellys have become a source of activism, organzining and building comm...
2021-01-2849 minThe Story with CharuFinding Joy - Creating Stories w/ Hannah HasanIn this episode writer, speaker and preformer Hannah Hasan talks about how the last part of 2020 is still affecting most of us and how we all go forward from here, especially since we may not be able to find common ground. Hasan feels one of the most actionable things we can do is find joy in everyday activities and in small random acts that bring joy to others we love.You can find out more about her here:https://www.facebook.com/epochtribe/and on Instagram:@iamhannahhasan@epochtribew...
2021-01-2139 minThe Story with CharuFrom Comedy to Tragedy - The Story of Kelly RoweKelly Rowe was a comic booking emcee and hosting gigs across the country when she met and married the love of her life, Terran Walker. Then they received the news of his cancer diagnosis. The next several years she dropped out of an extroverted life to help him manage until his death in March of 2019. Rowe who never believed much in spirtual things says she started receiving signs through the process that haven’t stopped. She took up sky diving to help heal her heart and mind and is working on a book about PTSD and healing throug...
2021-01-1440 minThe Story with CharuNew Year, New Intention - Just Keeping It TogetherJournalist Charu Kumarhia talks about how the lofty goals many of us set at the beginning of each new year might be kept more in check at the start of 2021.For great mental health care tips Kumarhia recommends:https://www.nedratawwab.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr.marielbuque/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/southasiantherapists/?hl=enhttps://www.sylvestermcnutt.net/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:...
2021-01-0711 minThe Story with Charu2020 Ends - But Are We Really Done With It?Season 5 of The Story with Charu podcast wraps up with the host’s thoughts on the oddest year in most people’s lives.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_xP9dg
2020-12-1714 minThe Story with CharuUnlocking Our PastJournalist Charu Kumarhia talks to Tammy Gibson who works to fund her travel passion. She uses those travels to educate those who follow her about Black and African culture.Find out more about Sankofa TravelHer here:Tammy Gibson, Entrepreneur, Travel Historian & AuthorPurchase my book: https://www.sankofatravelher.com/book-honoring-the-legacySankofa TravelHerBlack History Traveler & Blogger"Black History Is More Than 28 Days"Website: http://www.sankofatravelher.comF...
2020-12-1029 minThe Story with CharuIndian Food Gives Me LifeArchna Malhotra Becker grew a passion for home cooked, authentic Indian meals into a family business, and then a personal business.Her restaurant Bhojanic is wildly popular in the Atlanta area - and has grown to include cooking classes, a food truck and other avenues. Find more about the chef here:https://www.bhojanic.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us o...
2020-12-0341 minThe Story with CharuTalking to Murph - The Bonus TrackFilmmaker, documentarian and friend Frederick Murphy and Charu Kumarhia talked about the killing of George Floyd - here is that conversation.More information about Murphy’s project- History Before Us can be found here:https://www.historybeforeus.com/At History Before Us, we understand the importance of history to our collective humanity and we are committed to collecting and preserving it. We are born from many years of family research and a passion for preserving the oral stories taken from the people before us who were part of certain periods of history. With car...
2020-11-2034 minThe Story with CharuMoving Forward from the ElectionFilmmaker and amateur historian Frederick Murphy talks about how black and brown people can find peace of mind moving forward after a divisive election.Find more about Murphy, including a link to his latest documentary here:https://www.historybeforeus.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.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=enhttps://twitter...
2020-11-1936 minThe Story with CharuHealing from Trauma, Leaving the DramaCharu talks with Diana Moscoso, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) about how her own experiences in childhood shaped her career choice.She grew up in Columbia, South American which at the time had a huge problem with narcotics trafficking. She also is a survivor of child abuse.Moscoso works at Sanctuary Counseling Group. You can find more information about their practice here:https://www.sanctuarycounselinggroup.org/More on her therapy work can be found here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/diana-c-moscoso-davidson-nc/704744 www.charukumarhia.com...
2020-11-1224 minThe Story with Charu2020 Election Recap (Thus Far)What a strange trip it’s been.In today’s episode actor, writer and novelist J. Shawn Durham and Charu Kumarhia discuss the 2020 election results and what we know thus far.It’s a lighthearted talk that promises to make you laugh and think.Check out Durham’s latest work The Great Recession Podcast - more information can be found here:https://thegreatrecessionpodcast.com/story/Attention-craving billionaire Richard J. Spade, a man known for “speaking first and thinking later” launches a bid for the U.S. presidency and plays to Americans’ lowest and most base impulses by being crude, racist, sexist and booris...
2020-11-0543 minThe Story with CharuNo Shame in this Surrogacy GameJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks to her sister - Pooja Kumarhia Patel about her efforts to become a mother. Patel was selected to contribute to this year’s Brown Girl Magazine’s published anthology. She talks openly about her journey thru infertility, miscarraige, losing a son born through an emergency c-section - and the birth of her daughter through a surrogate earlier this year.More information about the anthology can be found here:www.browngirlmagazine.comwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should...
2020-10-2930 minThe Story with CharuBeing “Good”Charu and guest Sarah Hosseini talk about what it means to be a good wife and a good daughter how that often tears at one’s inner psyche. They also talk about what it means to break free. Sarah Hosseini is a writer and speaker. She delivered the powerful Tedx Talk "Not Sorry" about women finding and harnessing their unapologetic voices. She has written reported features and essays published in/on CNN, Harper's Bazaar, The Washington Post, VICE, HuffPost and many more. Sarah is also a journal therapist who helps women gain clarity, identify blocks, and be empo...
2020-10-2228 minThe Story with CharuWorking Together to Get Out the VoteJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks to Chavi Khanna Koneru and Olivia Zalecki about their efforts with NCAA Together. The non profit works to create an inclusive democracy built by drawing on the strength of diverse traditions, common values and community togetherness. Find more information here: https://ncaatogether.org/Chavi Khanna KoneruExecutive Director, Chavi@ncaatogether.orgChavi Khanna Koneru is co-founder and Executive Director of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT). Koneru moved to North Carolina in 1989 and has spent the majority of her life living in the st...
2020-10-1521 minThe Story with CharuMental Wellness in the South Asian CommunityIn today’s show, Charu talks to Gunjani Patel - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults, children, couples, and families. She received post-graduate training at The Village Family Service Center, a community mental health counseling center in Grand Forks, ND, where she worked with adults, couples, families, and children. Trained in both psychodynamic as well as family systems psychotherapy, she worked with families to identify overall family dynamics, including healthy and unhealthy patterns of interacting, roles, various communication styles, boundaries, and power structures. Gunjani was able to help couples and families by building on thei...
2020-10-0828 minThe Story with CharuA Comic & Journalist Talk about the 3rd Eye OpeningRuss Green is a DC area based comic, writer, husband and father. He’s written for B.E.T. and other publications. His work aims to make us all think and laugh. Find out more about Green on his Instagram @russ_jokes and here:http://russjokes.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.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=en
2020-10-0147 minThe Story with CharuYoung South Asian ActivismIn this show Charu speaks to Vandana Pawa. Pawa is a community focused thought leader, writer, and educator whose passion lies in transforming institutions to create equitable spaces for learning, development, and civic participation. In creating these equitable spaces, those with barriers to success have the capacity to thrive in their work. She has held a variety of meaningful roles that have expanded her passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Civics focused work, including overseeing the Center for Community Action and Research at Pace University and the CommUNITY Education Program at Indiana University Bloomington, serving as the Scholarship, Leadership, an...
2020-09-2420 minThe Story with CharuHousing Equity, Environmental Justice and Black Lives MatteringIn this conversation Charu talks to Willie Jones, a community organizer and ordained minister in the Charlotte area.In September 2014, Willie M. Jones retired from his position as Senior Vice President and Director of The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) after nearly 29 years with the organization. Mr. Jones was responsible for new project and program development across 16 states and the District of Columbia. He produced several thousand units of affordable urban housing while at TCB valued at approximately $500,000,000.During his tenure at TCB, he led teams in securing and deploying six HOPE VI Grants exceeding $25 million. In 2009...
2020-09-1730 minThe Story with CharuBreaker of Chains, Breaker of CyclesIt’s not just a Game of Thrones reference, breaking chains and cycles that hold our society back is the work of the most brave among us.As Season 5 of The Story with Charu starts - we talk about what are the things we need to work on ending. 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...
2020-09-1013 minThe Story with CharuThe Pandemic SummerPeriodically I like to talk to my kids about what’s up and their thoughts. It’s a record for them to listen to decades later since they are also living thru history. In this episode they tell me how the summer went, their thoughts on sheltering in place thru Covid-19 and about returning to a virtual school.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...
2020-08-2713 minThe Story with CharuBack to “School”Across the country kids are returning to “school” - most in a way none of us are too thrilled about. As the strain of keeping kids focused and still working stresses families - women shoulder most of the burden. Working mother of 4, Jessica Milicevic talks about the mess and stress of motherhood. Check out her heart felt story here:https://www.businessinsider.com/type-a-mom-have-it-all-mental-breakdownAnd more about her business here:https://www.mavenmediaclt.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: ...
2020-08-1325 minThe Story with CharuSlave SleepoverJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia interviews Joe McGill, the founder of the Slave Dwelling Project.McGill became interested in spending the night at former slave cabins and dwellings thru his work as a Civil War re-enacter. The work allows him to share the story of his own ancestors before the tales are lost forever. He’s stayed at dozens of slave quarters across the country and aims to represent all of American history to the public.Find more about the Slave Dwelling Project here: https://slavedwellingproject.org/Other articles/work about Joe McGil...
2020-08-0632 minThe Story with CharuSouth Asians Uplifting Black LivesJournalist Charu Kumarhia talks with Swati Rayasam, an Indian activist based in the San Francisco/Bay Area about the intersection of South Asian identity and support of BLM. You can find more on Rayasam’s work as a co-coordinator with Alliance of South Asians Taking Action here:https://www.asata.org/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:
2020-07-3031 minThe Story with CharuThe Waving ManMike Knox has been sitting on his front porch in his small town waving at people for decades. The suburb of Charlotte may be growing, and traffic may be increasing but Knox still tries to sit out and wave hello to drivers going by daily. In this episode he talks about how the global pandemic has affected people and the changes he has seen over the past several years.www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:...
2020-07-2312 minThe Story with CharuHistory Before Us, Part 2Frederick Murphy, known to those lucky enough to know him “Murph”, calls himself a gatekeeper in capturing, preserving and advocating for history. He’s especially adept at those parts of history most of us don’t know much about...In this interview (part 2 of a 2) Journalist Charu Kumarhia talks to Murph about how while exploring his own history, he became a documentarian and a filmmaker.Follow Murph on Instagram: @historybeforeuswww.historybeforeus.comwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywit...
2020-07-1633 minThe Story with CharuFighting Cancer During CovidJournalist Charu Kumarhia interviews Jessica Boesmiller, a Charlotte, NC resident whose battle with cancer started years ago with a diagnosis of ocular melanoma. Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer that is clustered in the Lake Norman area.In this interview, Boesmiller talks about how her treatment plans and travel to and from those treatments, has changed due to the global pandemic.Find more information about Boesmiller here:https://www.facebook.com/UpdatesonJessica/For more information about Charu Kumarhia here:www.charukumarhia.comFollow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram to find photos o...
2020-07-0925 minThe Story with CharuPapa KumarhiaThe Story with Charu is back with all new stories this season - starting with a fresh interview with Pradeep Kumarhia.I last saw him in late February when we went to Atlanta to see the newest grandchild. Covid-19 was starting to show up across the country and sadly we have not been able to see family in person since then. I wait and worry and sometimes I freak out thinking the worst. Enjoy this interview with Papa - where we talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Happy Belated Fathe...
2020-06-2537 minThe Story with CharuHaving Grace & MercyA few hours drive north of Charlotte, North Carolina is a quiet place over the crest of a hill, off a gravel road called The Well of Mercy, or by those who are lucky enough to have visited “The Well.”Started by two Catholic sisters as a place where people could simply sit with their own thoughts and be, The Well feels like the most comfortable home you’ve ever been in.In this interview, journalist Charu Kumarhia talks to Jane Motsinger, Sandra O’Brien and Sister Donna Marie Vaillancourt about the amazing things that come to...
2020-06-0433 minThe Story with CharuCreate Art, Not FearSherry George was a single mom when she launched a paint your own pottery studio. Decades later - it’s a family business! In this interview, she talks to writer Charu Kumarhia about how she used a very unconventional way to fund her venture.While the studio is adapting to Covid-19, they are offering more online options here: https://www.meg-art.com/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/
2020-05-2129 minThe Story with CharuThe History Before Us, Part 1Frederick Murphy, known to those lucky enough to know him “Murph”, calls himself a gatekeeper in capturing, preserving and advocating for history. He’s especially adept at those parts of history most of us don’t know much about...In this interview, Journalist Charu Kumarhia talks to Murph about how while exploring his own history, he became a documentarian and a filmmaker.Follow Murph on Instagram: @historybeforeuswww.historybeforeus.comwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.com...
2020-05-1427 minThe Story with CharuYou’re Doing it Wrong - Mothers & Mutha’sJournalist Charu Kumarhia talks to Dr. Margaret Quinlan about modern motherhood.Margaret M. Quinlan is an associate professor in the department of communication studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She explores how communication creates, resists and transforms knowledges about bodies. She critiques power structures in order to empower individuals who are marginalized inside and outside of healthcare systems. She authored approximately 40 journal articles, 17 book chapters and co-produced documentaries in a regional Emmy award-winning series. She co-authored You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, Media, and Medical Expertise (Rutgers) with Bethany Johnson.Twitter: https://tw...
2020-05-0725 minThe Story with CharuTime to WineWhen lawyer Lindsey Williams gave up the pressures of her corporate job to pursue one of her passions (wine) - she had no idea that a global pandemic might cause a disruption. Her small business has had to adapt like so many and shift to online ordering and curbside pickup. In my interview with her she talks about the urban winery concept. https://davidsonwineco.com/about/#our-wineswww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us...
2020-04-3017 minThe Story with CharuAcceptable Art, According to a 6 year old.Writer and journalist Charu Kumarhia interviews her daughter, who turns 6 this week about her art and why she wishes her mom would stop putting black barrettes in her hair.To see some of her art, follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagramwww.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...
2020-04-2309 minThe Story with CharuFaith Instead of FearCharu Kumarhia interviews the Rev. George Slaton. Slaton worked for years as a pastoral counselor in the Presbyterian Church. He hopes during this time of crisis - his fellow Christians will turn to facts and faith instead of fear.Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram to see photos of Slaton.For more information on Charu see: www.charukumarhia.comwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us online:https://charukumarhia.com/Find us...
2020-04-0933 minThe Story with CharuKids & CovidLast minute changes, going with the flow, deciding that an interview with my kids would be a great historical document about the times we are all in. It’s been wild.A helpful article for us all:https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-griefFollow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram www.charukumarhia.comwww.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...
2020-04-0218 minThe Story with CharuHow to Live After DeathAmanda Brutus-Phillips was always interested in yoga and healing but when her husband died suddenly she fell into her true calling - helping people process death while living fully in the present.For more information about her work see:https://holybadassliving.com/https://www.sacredlifetransitions.com/aboutwww.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...
2020-03-2630 minThe Story with CharuKeep Calm & Carry On, Adapt & Overcome, Settle In & Suck It UpThis keeps coming back to me as Covid-19 spreads across our nation and we look at what other countries have had to do to control the spread. I am tempted to talk about science and epidomolgy but I’m not a public health scientist or a doctor - I’m a journalist by training - and that makes me a jack of all trades. I know enough to be scared. I’m concerned about what I’m seeing - a lack of organization or awareness. I feel anxious because I know I can only control so much. Here is what I am...
2020-03-1916 minThe Story with CharuSay My Name, Say My NameI lobbyed early on in my marraige for Indian first names for the kids. I was eager to give them a piece of my heritage, knowing that I had no control over what would remain of that within a few generations. I wanted names that could be pronounced easily and not abbreviated into something “American” sounding. We had considered Akshay for our son, but I was afraid that would become “Shay.” I wanted it to be Indian enough so it would always be a part of them. In my life the thought of saying my name to somone for the fir...
2020-03-1213 minThe Story with CharuTalking to PapaA grown woman and her dad talk about their love of food, grocery stores and grocery shopping and growing up in India.Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram for pictures of the handsome Dad in this story.www.charukumarhia.comwww.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...
2020-03-0531 minThe Story with CharuThe Doctor is InCharu Kumarhia sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Chasity Adams about the power one’s mind has on everything we do. https://www.drchasityadams.com/Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram!Find out more about Charu here:www.charukumarhia.comwww.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=en
2020-02-2731 minThe Story with CharuBooks & BusinessJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks to the owner of Main Street Books in Davidson, NC about the ins and outs of running a small business with an iconic history. Adah Fitzgerald speaks about taking care of the itty bitty details of running her dream book store but also keeping her passion alive for her love of books.https://www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/https://libro.fm/mainstreetbookshttp://takenote.space/www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us:
2020-02-2029 minThe Story with CharuHow Stories Can Affect SocietyCharu Kumarhia sits down with speaker, storyteller and poet Hannah Hasan for one of the most uplifting and interesting conversations you’ll ever listen to. She talks about how she came to her current line of work, being courageous and her faith and growing up as a Black Muslim in a small North Carolina town.Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram to see Hannah Hasan and find out more about her work. Hasan is on IG as @iamhanahhasan.www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us...
2020-02-1349 minThe Story with CharuAn Italian Enlightens an Indian, Part 2Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia and the award winning memoir author Gilda Morina Syverson had so much fun talking the first time they had to do it all again. In this episode, Syverson talks about an upcoming project in the Charlotte area she’s excited about. See link below for “Seeking Refuge: How Stories Can Save Us”:https://sensoria.cpcc.edu/event/795/For more information on Syverson’s work:https://gildasyverson.com/And don’t forget to follow The Story with Charu on Instagram @thestorywithcharuwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot...
2020-02-0624 minThe Story with CharuAn Indian Interviews an Italian, Part 1 of 2Charu Kumarhia talks to award winning writer Gilda Morina Syverson about her memoir “My Fathers Daughter.” The two discuss shared experiences navigating two cultures and the search to find out more about one’s family history.More information on Syverson can be found at:https://gildasyverson.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.instagram.com/thestorywithcharu/?hl=en
2020-01-3026 minThe Story with CharuThe Boy Saves the DayAfter an interview cancels and the week goes crazy, Charu Kumarhia’s son steps in to talk about what it’s like to be a newly 8 year old boy.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_xP9dg...
2020-01-2324 minThe Story with CharuAn interview with MummyJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia interviews her mother, Ruchi, who for some reason decided to drop her voice to just above a whisper. Maybe in an effort to appear demure? One may never know. Rather than not air the episode, the decision was made to keep it since there are some interesting bits in the story. The opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by Charu Kumarhia. www.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us onlin...
2020-01-1629 minThe Story with CharuYour Highest Aim: Goals with IntentionSeason 2 of The Story with Charu kicks off with the idea of the New Year’s Resolution and a better way to think of it. Just some of the people offering free content (on youtube or in the form of a podcast, etc.) to help you along (or that I like):Nedra Glover Tawwab, https://www.nedratawwab.com/Cait Allison, https://www.caitallison.com/Terri Cole, https://www.terricole.com/Donald Currie, https://www.donaldcurrie.com/There are so many more so I encourage you to search as well!Also a little...
2020-01-0917 minThe Story with CharuFeel Like Havin’ a Little ChurchWhat does a Hindu know about Christianity? Turns out a lot! In this season finale, writer and journalist Charu Kumarhia talks about this special time of year and the hope it can offer all humanity. 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/cha...
2019-12-1917 minThe Story with CharuParty Over Here!Whether it’s a small group getting together for dinner or a big cocktail it’s that time of year again. We’ve got tips and secrets on hosting no matter what the season! Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram and check out charukumarhia.com for more of Charu’s work. Check out this carefully curated playlist to use for your next party:https://open.spotify.com/user/1257402438/playlist/6zEbxrzOslpbzBexeridXm?si=P4RN4ZEjQLCOTJviQbPklwwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.comGot a story we should share? Email us: thestorywithcharu@gmail.comFind us o...
2019-12-1216 minThe Story with CharuPart 3: Race & Identity, Who Are We?The last episode in a 3 part series on race and cultural identity in the United States. Out of our differences a strength can emerge if we want it.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_xP9dg
2019-12-0512 minThe Story with CharuPart 2: Race & Identity, Being UncomfortablePart 2 of a deep dive on race and identity in America, journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia considers the things we don’t talk about when it comes to race. Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram, visit charukumarhia.comwww.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/UC3VqE...
2019-11-2117 minThe Story with CharuPart 1: Race & Identity, My StoryIn this first part of a 3 piece series on race and identity in America, Charu Kumarhia looks on her own life. Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram!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_xP9dg
2019-11-1414 minThe Story with CharuThe One About the CamperJournalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks about how she reluctantly got into “camping” and how the Japanese art of Shinrinyoku is something we all need.Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram! 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_xP9dg
2019-11-0710 minThe Story with CharuLearn to DiscernSo many sources are available to us as readers, viewers and listeners looking for news or any kind of information. Today’s show is all about tips and what to look for when looking at a news story... and in other situations in your life too! Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram for the helpful infographics mentioned in this show.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 medi...
2019-10-3110 min
The Story with CharuEpisode 1 - Why now? Why Diwali?Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks about why she chose to launch the new podcast “The Story With Charu” on Diwali. Diwali is Hindu new year and a great time to start something new. Follow @thestorywithcharu on Instagram or visit www.charukumarhia.comwww.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/CharuKht...
2019-10-2406 min