Impact Stories
Inspiration comes in many forms: Bruce’s story
When Bruce attended PMN’s Narrative Lab workshop to share his thoughts on climate change, he wasn’t sure what to expect. But what he found was a welcoming space where his voice - and his message - could truly be heard.…
Who are you waiting for?
Never underestimate the power of the story you tell yourself. You've heard me talk about the power of stories before. Stories have the power to inspire, to educate, and more than that - to change the narrative. What do I…
From intern to reporter: Tatianna’s Story
From intern to fellow to reporter - Tatianna knows the power of public media from more angles than most! "I was back in Kalamazoo for my final semester of college and looking for a place to do an internship in…
What if you missed the concert?
Hours spent poring over sheet music, practicing rhythms at home, time spent in sections honing melodies, and finally putting everything together and working a song with the full band. It takes a lot of time and skill for the musicians in…
Colin’s Journey: Impact Spotlight
A couple years ago, Colin thought he was going to go into animation. Then he thought maybe film was the route for him. Attending classes at Public Media Network gave him the space and freedom to explore his creative passions…
An outlet for our community
If you needed to get a message out to your community, where would you go? If you wanted to make a change, how would you convince people to make that change? If you needed to be heard, who would you…
People get to think about it: Impact story
Gun violence is a problem in Kalamazoo, and Ashley Lanting set out to discover the root causes of it directly from people in our community with lived experiences. Her short documentary, titled "Trigger Warning", features the stories of Big B…