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The Visibility Project Podcast

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We see you. We hear you. Together we are making a difference. The Visibility Project is an initiative of the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition, using a storytelling podcast with the goal of creating a more connected, empathetic and inclusive community by listening to and learning from individuals whose stories are too often unheard. Have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JUbJBKjFKwxY2XQR9 Questions? Email us: thevisibilityprj@g ...
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Raheef Alturkmani shares his experience as a Syrian living and thriving in Midland, MI along with the hurdles along the way. Raheef is an ambassador to the Muslim faith and a pillar in the community.โดย The Visibility Project Podcast
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Hear from employees of 1016 Recovery Network and listen to some personal stories surrounding substance abuse and its effect on families.โดย The Visibility Project Podcast
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Episode 25 of The Visibility Project discusses Life after Incarceration with Rob Worsley and Aaron Falkowski. Aaron grew up in Midland Michigan. He has worked for the Ten16 Recovery Network for 4 years, and has been sober for 6 years. Aaron started going to the Midland Community Former Offenders Advocacy & Rehabilitation ( MCFOAR ) foundation immed…
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Jenna is from Bay City, MI and has been married to her husband Bryon since 2018. She has two daughters. Her step daughter, Harmony, is 13 and their adopted daughter, Zoey, is 6. Jenna notes that however motherhood comes to you, it is a miracle and she continues to share her adoption journey in hopes of igniting a spark in others’ hearts. DeLois is …
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In this month’s episode, we will be joined by Adam Muszynski and Barb Smith as we focus on the topic of suicide and suicide prevention. Our two guests will share their deeply personal experiences along with their expertise in suicide prevention. Adam Muszynski was born and raised in Metro Detroit and is a graduate from Central Michigan University. …
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In this month’s episode, we will meet with Liz Westerman and JodiAnn Stevenson to talk about dominant social norms related to health and body sizes, the myths of diet culture, and body positivity. Both guests open up about their personal history with eating disorders, their interactions with health professionals, and navigating society’s expectatio…
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In this month’s episode, we will be focusing on the voices of the indigenous community and the Anshinaabe community in particular. We will be exploring their history and culture with Sierra Clark who serves as the lone full time Ingenious Affairs Reporter in Michigan. Sierra is Kitchi Wiikwedongsing (Wik wee dong sing) Odawa, from the Grand Travers…
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“Loser”, “dead beat”, “druggie”... How do you see homelessness? Our guests give us a lens to see the reality of an invisible population. People who are homeless are individually unique and deserve our empathy and dignity. Renea Pettinger and Marty from Open Door and Renee Deckrow representing Midland’s Midtown area share stories and information to …
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Are you brave enough to face the truth? Are you able to face the fear when you learn something new and it causes you to question? In the middle of discourse creating division are you willing to consider another’s perspective, educate past ignorance and ask yourself why you think or feel the way you do? Eric Krause did and continues to embrace the u…
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In this episode, we will hear about the older population's experiences living alone in senior apartments or assisted living facilities, especially during the pandemic. We found out that the gifts of connection, friendship, and time are priceless. As we emerge from isolation and into understanding one another, our guests speak plainly from the heart…
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The stigma of addiction (substance use disorder) leads to miss information and understanding. Substance use disorder impacts family members, co-workers, and communities. What you don’t know is the image of the junky on the ‘bad side’ of town is not the only picture of substance abuse. Kindly listen to the brave stories in this episode of the impact…
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With the Great Lakes Bay Pride Month in June, we will be speaking with three guests on the topic of LGBTQ+ youth. We want to encourage support for Pride Month. You can learn more at greatlakesbaypride.org. Today, our guests are Andy Grossmeyer and Madi Brooks who are a couple and Amy McDonald who is a therapist with expertise in support for LGBTQ+ …
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This month, we will be speaking with two guests on the topic of autism and cognitive disabilities. We will be talking with Hollie Kayden who has autism as well as her mother, Trisha Fenby, who is an advocate for the disability community not only for her daughter but for the entire community. We will begin our episode today with a short segment of a…
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This month, we will be speaking with two guests who both have to overcome physical disabilities on a daily basis. They are both extremely talented and intelligent people who will shed light on their own physical disabilities and the stereotypes and discrimination they have faced. One of our guests is Bart Maxon who is a scientist at Dow. The other …
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In this episode of the Visibility Project, our focus is to break stigmas associated with domestic violence and build empathy for those who have lived through these traumatic experiences. One of our guests is a domestic violence survivor who will share her personal story. Our second guest is a professional who helps provide hope and healing to survi…
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In our first podcast of 2021, we will be continuing the conversation around the topic of Islamic faith, stereotypes Muslims face, and the responsibility all of us hold for creating a more inclusive community. We will be chatting with two of our neighbors who will share their stories and experiences as practitioners of Islam: Julie Christensen who c…
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This month, we will be shifting gears and speaking with two very talented and knowledgeable Muslims. We will be discussing common misconceptions people hold about Islam, differences between culture and religion, life during the winter holidays, and their activism in the community and in the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our guests are R…
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Welcome to the Visibility Project Podcast! This month, in light of the recent election and the upcoming holiday season, we are going to talk about how to better communicate with those who have different opinions and views than our own. You will hear from two of the founders of the Visibility Project: Dr. Gina Wilson and Sarah Weisbarth.These two ha…
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Welcome back to the Visibility Project Podcast! Our last two episodes have been focused on issues related to the Black Lives Matter movement and racial justice. We will be shifting gears to focus on issues related to the LGBTQ community in this month’s podcast. You will hear our guests talk about important legislation, the importance of voting, the…
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In our inaugural episode, we discussed the Black Lives Matter movement, anti-racism, and the history of systemic racism. Our guests were two individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience as they are both African-Americans from an older generation that lived through the Civil Rights Era. This month, we will be continuing the conversation but…
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Our first conversation explores the history of racism and slavery in our country and how it has institutionalized a biased system and leads us to today’s Black Lives Matter movement. Our guests Kimberly Houston and Kevin Kendrick share a lifetime of experiences and observations including how we can challenge ourselves to have hard conversations and…
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This is the inaugural episode of The Visibility Project. A podcast meant to help create a more connected, empathetic, and inclusive community through the power of storytelling. We’re here to provide a platform for individuals whose stories are too often unheard.In this first episode, you’ll meet the series host, Jeremiah Lee of Northwood University…
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