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Ex Fabula
Real Stories MKE HostsThe hosts of Real Stories MKE are Joel Dresang and Kim Shine.
Joel, who has a background in print journalism, got involved in Ex Fabula as a volunteer and storyteller. He then joined Ex Fabula's coaching team in 2015.
Kim is a storyteller and a journalist. She told several stories at Ex Fabula Slams before joining the team of teaching artists in 2021.
The show is edited by Sam Woods, a reporter and podcast producer who first got involved with Ex Fabula as a Public Ally in 2018.
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Everyone could use a little more understanding. It's a product of empathy, tolerance and forgiveness and the glue that connects us all
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Money can be a source of temptation, corruption and greed. But it can also be a boon and a gift for those who truly need it.
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Taking care of your inner child is important. Recognizing your inner child can be a path towards healing, reconciliation, and self-actualization.
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Love can show up in our lives in different shapes and forms. All these forms of love are of equal importance and can be found in abundance!
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Though there are reasons for stranger danger, sometimes strangers end up becoming our best friends.
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As mammals, hair is something we all have in common - more or less. It's part of how we see ourselves and how we see one another. And, it is something we can control - more or less.
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Storytellers, Jerome Flogel, Tarik Moody, Sarah Beth Nelson and Tuesday Morn recall the moments where they realized they needed to redirect themselves.
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Storytellers, Anya Janssen, Dorothy Malone, and Mia Noel. share their experiences of supernatural encounters.
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Storytellers, Mark Rice, Angela Cunningham and Alondra Garcia share about three different systems that have impacted their lives.
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Housing is an essential aspect of human life that can also be complex. Storytellers Rae Johnson, Dianne Pratt and Heidi Wegleitner share their experiences centered on and involving housing.