The Story Connective

022-SB Magical Moments & Synchronicities

Sun, 05 May 2019 08:25:01 -1000

In this episode we start off with a tale about the hidden folk from Norway. The recording was done live with an audience of friends & regenerative farmers. After hearing the story, the group was inspired by the story of to tell tales from their own lives related to synchronicity & magic.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Colibrí, Emory, Winsome, Jennifer, Phyllis, & Adam

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021 Rhapsody and Loxley Talk Story About Their Travels and Inspirations

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:17:25 -1000

In this episode, Loxley & Rhapsody interview each other about what has inspired us to share stories, getting personal about our inspirations & motivations behind Story Connective. We share about some of the amazingly resilient & cooperative communities we got to experience during our Winter trip to Guatemala & Mexico. Then, we reflect on where we’ve been & where we are going as a podcast. We look forward to sharing our thoughts & ideas with you. Finally, we announce the winner of our latest Winter Fund Drive! Thank you to all our patrons who voted.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Manola Maldonado for helping us experience the beauty of Lake Atitlán, & to our non-profit umbrella organization E.L.L.S.S.A.

FIND OUT MORE:

In Grave Danger of Falling Food documentary,

Story Bridge website,

The World According to Sesame Street documentary,

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020-RM Songs For Change

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:40:28 -1000

In this episode, you'll hear how the children at an elementary school became rock stars. Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School has become a model for how to use the arts to inspire children to reach their highest potential in the classroom, in the community, & beyond. We sat down with 2 educators, Melinda Caroll & Rae Takemoto, & heard the stories about an innovative arts integration project that combines classroom learning, science, garden learning, & music. Together, with the school garden as the theme, Melinda & Rae lead the children of the school through the entire process of creating a CD, from songwriting, to professional recording, to sharing the music with the world. Melinda & Rae believe strongly in creative potential. They share with us fantastic stories about their experiences & observations of how the arts can be woven into schools with powerful results.

CREDITS: The songs from Pōmaikaʻi Elementary School featured in this podcast are Pulelehua and Lovely Lehua by 2nd grade students, The Living Earth by 4th grade, Nā Maka O Ka ʻĀina (Feat. John Cruz) by 3rd grade, E Kuʻu Māla ʻAi by the Pōmaikaʻi teachers, ʻOhana by 1st grade. All songs shared with permission from Inspire Media (all rights reserved).

SPECIAL THANKS TO: the students & teachers of Pōmaikaʻi School, Melinda Caroll of the When We Shine Network, Rae Takemoto of Friends of Pōmaikaʻi, Lehua Simon of Mālamalama Maui, John Cruz, & our non-profit partner E.L.L.S.S.A.

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019 Money-Wise Woman – Crystal Arnold

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:37:34 -1000

Crystal Arnold helps others define financial success in their own terms & cultivate true wealth. She is the founder of Money-Morphosis, the director of education at the Post Growth Institute, & is a money-wise woman & mother. Isn’t it odd that as important as money is in shaping our lives & the rules Western society, most people have a hard time talking about it? This has to do with our stories around money. In this interview Crystal talks about how she defines wealth, the ways in which our monetary system affects our world, local economies, not–for–profits, the role of women in shifting our economic story & more. Crystal inspires us to look at economy in new & resilient ways. We hope you find this interview inspiring too.

Special thanks to Crystal Arnold, The Post-Growth Institute, & our non-profit umbrella organization E.L.L.S.S.A.

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018-SB Grow Some Good – Story Bridge

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:02:18 -1000

Here are some stories that come straight from the garden – the school garden. We collected these stories when The Story Connective was invited to do a Story Bridge workshop with Grow Some Good, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences in schools. Our participants - garden coordinators, administrators, & board members - were prompted to talk about a time they experienced in the garden that a child will never forget. We can't wait to share with you the heartfelt stories that emerged.

Special thanks to Grow Some Good & the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for helping make this Story Bridge possible. And thank you to our tellers: Bradley, Jadda, Kathy, Maurice, Judy, & Cynthia. Special thanks as well to Richard Geer, the founder of The Story Bridge Method & Qinghong Wei, Story Bridge's executive director, & the Story Bridge Team for all your community & support. Find out more at StoryBridge.Space

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How To Think Like A Plant with Harriet Witt

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:41:59 -1000

Astronomer & primal scientist Harriet Witt presents us with a way to view the evolution of life on Earth through the lens of Hawaiian knowledge.

CREDITS: Story & narration by Harriet Witt at PassengerPlanet.com Audio recording, audio & video production by Loxley Clovis at StoryConnective.org SPECIAL THANKS TO: The wisdom of the Native Hawaiian people Harriet Witt at PassengerPlanet.com Greg A Dunn at GregADunn.com Our sponsor E.L.L.S.S.A. at Ellssa.org

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017-SB Stories of Food – Story Bridge

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:37:57 -1000

In this episode, we asked folks to talk about a significant moment in their lives around food, eating, & meals. We brought the Story Bridge Method to a local acting class for senior citizens in our community. Story Bridge is a community storytelling & performance method that has been used for decades all over the world to strengthen dozens of communities. The method guides a group of people to tell stories from their own lives & to deeply listen to other participants' stories. All the participants connected & laughed as they shared stories around this prompt: "Talk about a meaningful moment in your life that occurred in a kitchen, dining room, or cafeteria." The stories were first told in pairs, then in groups or 4, & ultimately, the participants selected some of these stories to be shared with the world via this podcast! The following four stories are true. Each of these stories cast a light – illuminating our shared human experience for everyone to see.

Special thanks to Maui Academy of Performing Arts & Mālamalama Maui for hosting this Talk Story Exchange gathering. Special thanks as well to Richard Geer, the founder of The Story Bridge Method & Qinghong Wei, Story Bridge's executive director, & the Story Bridge Team for all your community & support. Find out more at StoryBridge.Space

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016-RM Designing for Food Security with Common Ground Collective

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:57:59 -1000

A lot of land is legally zoned to be producing more food than it currently is. If these properties had the support to be in food production, they could literally add tons of food to the food system. Common Ground Collective is a non-profit that has been designed to make it easy for people grow more food on their own property. They will employ mobile farmers with the skills & passion to transform unproductive land into blossoming small farms, & they will also provide the administrative & marketing support to get the crops to buyers, & the profits to the landowners. Our guests today think in possibilities. Terese, Jen, & Nick have formed Common Ground Collective, a new non-profit run by an intelligent, determined young group of masterminds who are advocating solutionary ways of addressing the gaps in their local food system. Their mission is also to educate folks about regenerative land care practices, healthier lifestyles, & growing food. By helping small landowners produce more food on their land, Common Ground Collective is designed to yield multiple benefits for their community. We hope you enjoy this edition of our series of episodes called Re-envision Maui, about an ongoing transition on the island of Maui.

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015 Wild Wisdom, Wild Weeds - Katrina Blair

Sat, 05 May 2018 06:12:41 -1000

Katrina Blair is the author of The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, a forager’s guide to ultimate food security. Few people have sparked my imagination more about what it means to be resilient than Katrina Blair. In her book she identifies 13 global survival plants – commonly considered weeds in American Culture – that are nutritious, medicinal, improve soil health, & naturally grow in abundance with absolutely no human effort. These plants grow everywhere humans live– from the Arctic Circle to the dry hot desert, & are free & accessible to everyone. The book also has over 100 recipes for how to use these plants for food, medicine, & self care. At Turtle Lake Refuge Café in Durango, Colorado, Katrina & her friends serve up culinary dishes of wild-harvested, fresh, living foods. The proceeds from the café benefit Turtle Lake Refuge’s mission of celebrating the connection between personal health & wild lands.

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014-SB Story Bridge - Connecting Stories of Change

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:46:51 -1000

There is something really special about stories that come from our own geography - from the people with whom we share a culture of place. How amazing would it be if every town & city had a practice of gathering to share stories?! Well, for this episode, we used the Story Bridge Method to guide a group of people through a Talk Story Exchange in Wailuku, Maui. Participants were given a prompt: "Talk about a time when something radically changed in your home, yourself, or your community." Each person shared a story from their own individual lives & deeply listened to other participants' stories. This podcast is a selection of true stories we heard that night from members of our local community.

Special thanks to Maui Academy of Performing Arts & Mālamalama Maui for hosting & sponsoring this Talk Story Exchange gathering in Wailuku, Maui.

Special thanks as well to Richard Geer, the founder of The Story Bridge Method & Qinghong Wei, Story Bridge's executive director, & the Story Bridge Team for all your community & support. Find out more at StoryBridge.Space

013-FT The Nightingale - a story told by Rebecca Rhapsody

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 23:28:18 -1000

In this episode we tell you a lesser-known fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen about a melodious songbird during the Industrial Revolution. “The Nightingale” was originally published in 1843, as the machines of the Industrial Revolution were appearing in greater numbers around the world, & as engineers & philosophers were singing the praises of their advancement. In this story, Andersen masterfully juxtaposes the emergence of the machines of his time with this story about a modest melodious songbird. This story touches on themes & symbolism including life, death, nature, art & society, human progress, & -of course- resilience.

This is the first time on this podcast we are delving into myth, & folktale, & we’re pretty excited about it. Mythology & story symbolism can connect & inspire us in deep ways.

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012-RM Connecting Local: Music, Food, Community

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:38:47 -1000

This podcast episode is about music & how it can inspire a regenerative way of life. Enjoy the music & manaʻo (thoughts) of these amazing artists & farmers: Pat Simmons Jr, Paul Izak, & Evan Ryan. Learn about what inspires them, their community work, & about how Maui's Central Valley could be cultivated to benefit future generations.

This episode is one of a series called Re-envision Maui, about an ongoing transition on the island of Maui. If you would like more background on this series, we suggest you checkout the first episode entitled Re-envision Maui - Before and After Sugar.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Pat Simmons Jr – PatSimmonsJr.com

Paul Izak – PaulIzakMusic.com | PaulIzak.Bandcamp.com

Evan Ryan – PonoGrown.org | HawaiiHomeGardens.com

Additional musicians featured in this podcast include: Amber Lily (Young Roots verse), Kealiʻi Reichel (Mauna Mele oli - chant used with permission), & Sam Ites (Permaculture cajón & backup vocals).

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Cooperatives: Concern for Community

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 18:18:08 -1000

Curious about cooperatives? Annie Hoy has been outreach director at the Ashland Food Co-op for the last 20 years. The cooperative business model brings with it all sorts of possibilities for creating a resilient, thriving, local community. She & Rhapsody talk about how coops are enterprises by and for the people. She shares storied examples of how co-ops work, how they are governed, and how they serve community.

CREDITS: Interview by Rebecca Rhapsody at StoryConnective.org
Video, audio, & editing by Robert Pearson at www.MoonMan99.com SPECIAL THANKS TO: Annie Hoy, Outreach Director Ashland Food Co-op at AshlandFood.coop

The purpose of this video is for non-profit education, news, & commentary.

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011-SA Social Artistry - Past and Future

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 16:29:29 -1000

Social Artistry is a field of study & set of practices that evokes the potential of individuals & groups. Social Artists engage with others to create more resilience & possibilities in their community. You are about to hear a candid & delightful conversation between four Social Artists of different generations & backgrounds - Lisa Nelson, Elisha Christopher, Judith Milburn, & myself - Rebecca Rhapsody. We share our thoughts & experiences of Social Artistry, how it inspires creative connections, & how it can help us face the challenges of our time.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Lisa Nelson at JeanHoustonFoundation.org,

Elisha Christopher,

and Judith Milburn.

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010 Seeds of Inspiration - Don Tipping

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 18:47:55 -1000

Don Tipping is a leader in the movement of saving seeds and protecting genetic biodiversity for generations to come. Don talks about why he does what he does, and he shares real stories and useful suggestions for those that want to contribute to supporting the resiliency of life.

Don is a bioregional seedsman and owner of Seven Seeds Farm in Southern Oregon. He is the founder of Siskiyou Seeds, a fairly unique organic seed company which for over 20 years has grown much of its own seeds specifically selected for the improvement of important traits such as disease resistance, pest tolerance, climate adaptation, as well as nutrition and taste. Don has also helped start up multiple cooperatives.

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009 Amazing Is Your Birthright - Noah Rattler

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:10:08 -1000

Noah Rattler takes us on a journey into ourselves & beyond. We talk about everything from science fiction, to ancient Rome, to mental illness, to shifting society. Noah has some incredible ways of cultivating resilience in possibility in his own life. A few years ago he walked 1,800 miles from Houston to LA in the sweltering summer heat to raise awareness for homelessness, & to show his community & beyond how any human can do extraordinary things. We hear the story of his walk, his motivations & mindset, & how his life experiences & self education have changed his connection with himself, nature, & society.

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the flooding along the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Harvey. If you feel moved to help by volunteering or donating, look for a homelessness organization in the Gulf Coast region -or a local homelessness organization near you- by starting at the National Coalition for the Homeless: NationalHomeless.org

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What is Story Connective?

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:27:33 -1000

The Stories we see & hear shape what we think is possible. We tell inspiring stories of resilience, possibility & cooperation. We also tell myths & folktales that connect us with deeper ways of being. This video is a short description of what we are seeking to do with our content.

If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of bringing stories of resilience & possibilities to the world & would like to help our project, there are many ways you can help us:
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Support our crowdfunded project at https://www.Patreon.com/Storyconnective
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CREDITS:
Host:
Rebecca Rhapsody
at StoryConnective.org

Video / Audio recording & production by
Hollywood Bob
at MoonMan99.com

008 Free Food - a story by Rebecca Rhapsody

Tue, 30 May 2017 09:58:26 -1000

People come together & volunteer to feed the hungry free of charge in cities across the world based on idea that another world is possible. Rebecca Rhapsody of the Story Connective tells her experience with the Houston, Texas chapter involved in this global movement that shares donated food with people to address the issue of food waste. This telling took place in front of a live audience at the Tejas Storytelling Festival.

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SUMMER FUND DRIVE: All Story Connective donors & sustainers get to vote for which project will receive a portion of our contributions; visit this blog post to read more about this campaign including who you can vote for. This summer voting campaign ends on June 30th, so be sure to make your donation within the next month to cast your ballot!

007-RM Planting Forests: Growing Hope - Art Medeiros

Wed, 10 May 2017 18:26:27 -1000

Hear the inspiring story of a group of people working together to reforest part of the island of Maui. Art Medeiros & the Auwahi Forest Restoration Project are protecting tracts of highly endangered forest as biological and cultural sanctuaries. Hawaiʻi is home to some of the rarest plant species on earth. It is known as the endangered species capital of the world. With the help of volunteer tree planters, the project has begun to successfully restore some of this remarkable native habitat on the slope of Maui’s volcano Haleakalā. Art shares with us this story of resilience.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Auwahi Forest Restoration Project

auwahi.org

and Dr. Arthur Medeiros

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Abundance Circle

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:50:00 -1000

Vicki Levin is a champion of locally grown food & community. She gathers up excess food produced by her friends' & neighbors' gardens & distributes it among them all. It's called the Abundance Circle. For example, when one member of the Abundance Circle has too many ripe oranges from their tree for their own household, they contribute the extra fruit to the Abundance Circle. Vicki collects everyone's excess produce & distributes it to the group. In this way, the person contributing the excess oranges will get sunflower sprouts, kale, bananas, & more from the extra produce other Abundance Circle members give... free of charge! It's not a trade & it's not a barter. Even when a member's garden doesn't have anything to give for a time, they still receive. Everyone just contributes whatever they have excess of to the Circle Abundance, & everyone benefits. Vicki's dream is for everyone to have even a small garden in their backyard.

Stay tuned to Story Connective on YouTube & the Story Connective podcast for more on this series: Re-envision Maui.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Vicki Levin & her Abundance Circle members

kumukahi.org
‘Makamaluohonaokalani’
artwork by Marilyn Kahalewai
Used with permission from Kamehameha Schools

Juan Wilson
Moku & Ahupua’a map of Maui
‘Mokupuni O Maui’ - 'Maui island'
Used with permission
See more of his amazing maps at
IslandBreath.org If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the vodcast with friends, family, coworkers...
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006-SA Social Artistry Success Story - Joy Jinks

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 12:46:14 -1000

Joy Jinks used storytelling, community theater, & enthusiasm to help revive her rural town's economy.

Joy was concerned about all the young people leaving her beloved Georgia town & moving to the big cities for work. So she & her allies mustered up their strength & charming networking skills to keep their beloved town from becoming extinct. Things were looking bleak when industry after industry rejected their town... until she met the innovative theater director Richard Geer. The community of Colquitt, Georgia used a technique called Story Bridge Theater to collect & perform the stories of their town. 25 years later, stories are still being performed & celebrated, the town has a strong identity and a thriving Arts-Based Economy.

Joy Jinks has been deeply inspired by a method of community leadership called Social Artistry. Those who study Social Artistry, learn how to view & experience the world in ways that evoke the best possibilities for cooperation, joy, & empowerment in any situation. It’s intended to give people insights, tools, & creative leadership skills for our rapidly changing world

Joy is such a delightfully inspiring game changer. We hope you enjoy the interview.

Links:

JoyJinks.com CommunityPerformanceInternational.org SocialArtistryOdyssey.com JeanHoustonFoundation.org BccConference-ColquittGA.com SwampGravy.com StoryBridge.Space If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out: Share the podcast with friends, family, coworkers...
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005-RM What Jobs Can We Create Now? - Jenny Pell pt. 2

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 23:20:00 -1000

In pt. 2 of our interview with Jenny Pell, she focuses on the local food economy. We talk about what it could look like to create thrivelihoods for people - jobs & ways of life that are financially sustainable, while also in balance with our natural resources & the needs of the Maui community. Most of what Jenny talks about is very relevant to any community that wants to increase their local food production & resilience. In this episode, we hear more highlights from the Mālama ‘Āina Report, especially its sections on the economy. We talk about about the resiliency of cooperative models, affordable housing, farmers' markets & crafts markets, the opportunities of agritourism, & some of the challenges Maui faces in order to implement these ideas. This episode is one of a series called Re-envision Maui, about an ongoing transition on the island of Maui. If you would like more background on this series, we suggest you checkout the episode entitled Re-envision Maui - Before and After Sugar. If you support Story Connective's 501(c)(3) mission & vision of sharing inspiring stories of resilience & possibilities, please help us out:
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004-RM What Can We Grow Now? - Jenny Pell pt. 1

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:06:58 -1000

Now that Maui isn't growing sugarcane, could we grow food, soil, & jobs while making Maui’s central valley healthier & more productive than ever? Permaculture designer Jenny Pell has created a plan for the 36,000 acres of Maui’s central valley that could be bountiful agriculturally & economically. It could also meet Hawai'i’s food needs & make Maui more resilient.

Jenny Pell is an author of the Mālama ‘Āina Report which offers a comprehensive look at how to transition from large-scale monoculture sugarcane crops to diversified organic farming that prioritizes local food, creates profitable farm businesses & jobs for locals, & stewards the land for future generations. Jenny Pell has dedicated her career to helping her diverse clients be part of a resilient & abundant future.

In part 1 of our interview with Jenny, we take an in depth look at agriculture on Maui: from its ancient Polynesian roots, to the agricultural changes brought to Hawai'i by peoples from outside Polynesia, to mechanized monoculture, & finally to an inspiring vision for a possible regenerative farming future which combines the best practice techniques of the past & the future to build healthy soil & healthy ecosystems. We are really inspired by Jenny's work, & hope you will be too.

What do you think? We'd love to hear your feedback. Leave us a comment and we'll respond. And if you know anyone who would enjoy this podcast, please share.

The Mālama ‘Āina Report is available for free online for anyone to read.

This episode is one of a series called Re-envision Maui, about an ongoing transition on the island of Maui. If you would like more background on this series, we suggest you checkout the episode entitled Re-envision Maui - Before and After Sugar.

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003-RM Chef Turns Regenerative Farmer - James Simpliciano

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:44:08 -1000

We hear the story of chef turned farmer James Simpliciano. He is the founder of Simpli-Fresh Produce Farms in Lahaina, President of the Hawaii Farmers Union United Mauna Kahalawai chapter, & Vice President of Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Association.

In this second episode of the Re-envision Maui series, we learn about James' profound respect for Hawaiian culture, as evidenced by his focusing on growing canoe crops, the plant species brought to these islands long ago by the ancient Polynesians which for centuries formed the foundation for Hawaiian organic food self-sufficiency. His daily actions embody the Hawaiian value of Malama ‘Āina: care & respect for the land as though it was a family member. He tells us a fascinating story about the lo’i of ancient Hawai’i; the wet kalo - or taro - crops that were once the staple of the Hawaiian diet & are today experiencing a revival.

And join us as he introduces us to regenerative agriculture techniques such as Korean Natural Farming, hügelkultur, & permaculture - techniques he employs every day on the farm. This episode is one of a series called Re-envision Maui, about an ongoing transition on the island of Maui. If you would like more background on this series, we suggest you checkout the episode entitled Re-envision Maui - Before and After Sugar.

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002-RM Re-envision Maui - Before and After Sugar

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:53:35 -1000

We take an in depth look at Maui’s past, from its mythic origins & indigenous ways of life, through colonization, & finally to its modern incarnation.

The island of Maui is at a crossroads. Industrial sugarcane production on Maui has come to an end after 150 years & the future of tens of thousands of acres of land & billions of gallons of the island’s fresh water is now in limbo. What will be grown & built during this transition will impact Maui’s future over the coming centuries. If we can better understand what Maui looked like before sugar became such a big force on the island, we may discover insights about what Maui could look like now that sugar is no longer. The possibilities are inspiring. The people of the Maui community are paying attention to what is being planned, what is being said, what is going unsaid, & what is being done on behalf of the future of this precious island. The Story Connective is producing a series of episodes that will take you on a journey introducing you to voices that envision a resilient & thriving Maui. This episode, Before and After Sugar, is the first of the Re-envision Maui series.

CREDITS:

Story by Loxley Clovis & Rebecca Rhapsody

Audio recording & production by Loxley Clovis

Intro song is ‘Which That Is This’ by Doctor Turtle released under Creative Commons Attribution License

Ukulele of ‘Aloha ‘Oe’ performed by pomitsai released under Creative Commons Attribution License

Outro ukulele performed by Rebecca Rhapsody released under Creative Commons Attribution License

‘Ocean Waves and Wind’ by Binaural Soundscapes released under Creative Commons Attribution License

And birdsongs by Hawai’i Conservation Alliance released under Creative Commons Attribution License

Chant performed by Dr. Sam M. ‘Ohukani'ōhi'a Gon III, used with permission

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001 Cultivating Resilience in Schools - Doug Banner

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:18:03 -1000

Doug Banner is a long time Social Artist, with many stories to tell of his well lived, mythic life. He is an educator, researcher, woodworker, & more. He is the executive director of The Flow Project, which defines & studies the applications of the flow state of artists in their creative process. He also regularly trains teachers to be Social Artists in Aruba, co-teaching with fellow Social Artist Jan Sanders.

In this Episode you’ll hear a story told by Doug Banner, a veteran Social Artist, about how he helped transform a school & it’s community.

Social Artistry is a methodology for activating human potential sourced from global anthropology & humanistic psychology via the lifework of Dr. Jean Houston. One who studies Social Artistry learns to view & experience the world in ways that evoke the best possibilities for cooperation, joy, & empowerment in any situation. It’s intended to give people insights, tools, & creative leadership skills for our rapidly changing world.

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