Caring, the act of showing up for others and letting them know they’re seen, is one of the most impactful things we can do for someone.

The bar can be “the place” where memories are made, friendships blossom, and stories live forever. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Dasha Kelly, Kristia Wildflower, Shep Crumrine, and Katelyn Nye. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

Throughout our lives, we benefit from being around people of different ages and learning from various perspectives.

Birth. We all go through it, but not always in the same way.

Sometimes we bottle things up, and it can get unhealthy for us. Often, it's better to just let it out.

At some point in life, you understand that your peace, joy, and success begin with releasing what holds you back.

Technology is usually meant to help us. Often, it does—eventually.

Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground.

Sometimes when we lose someone special to us, we latch on to akeepsake or a customor a quest—something that helps us honor that person’s memory.

Dance is the art of movement, expression in one of its freest forms.When you dance, you're connecting with yourself and the people around you.