Impact Stories
The Power of Sharing Your Story: Friends With Disabilities
Our community grows stronger when people have the opportunity to tell their own stories. When Friends with Disabilities partnered with Public Media Network, they learned the power of telling their stories. Paul Mayfield, previous program director at Friends with Disabilities,…
What if nobody was there…?
What would happen if nobody was there to record the government meetings? At first, it might not seem like such a huge deal if nobody recorded our local government meetings. After all, who has time to watch those, anyway? That's…
How Linda and Fritz are taking action
Have you noticed how our communities have changed over time because of the loss of local news, information, and connections? Fritz and Linda MacDonald have - and they're taking action to make things better! "Our democracy is suffering due to…
The Joy of being understood
Have you ever felt misunderstood, or like someone wanted you to act or look a certain way? In my experience, it’s incredibly frustrating when you feel like you can't be your authentic self. Well, a little bit ago, I was…
“The things I feared most bring me joy”: Tina’s story
The first time Tina walked into Public Media Network, she wasn’t there for a class or a project. She was attending Meaningful Conversations, a local group that uses PMN as a meeting space. But the moment she stepped inside, something shifted.…
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…