Live and Learn - Anh Vu Sawyer Photo By Mike Nyman

“Poverty robbed us the dignity of our humanity. It makes us afraid to make big dreams.”

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Live and Learn

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In this hour, stories of lessons for real life. Navigating young love, learning to live in the moment, and how to drive stick shift. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."
Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead up to the birth of her son. 
Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.
Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 
Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.


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Stories in this Episode

06:13
Swing Time!

by Sam Bolen

Sam Bolen works on Broadway during the "season of the understudy."

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07:32
Not in the Plan

by Meg Ferrill

Meg Ferrill uses her skills as a project manager in the lead-up to the birth of her son.

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05:30
Shifting Gears

by Grace Topinka

Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.

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09:16
Young Love

by Michael Maina

Michael Maina has no idea how to handle his first crush. 

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12:43
Auntie Anh Dreams Big

by Anh Vu Sawyer

Anh Vu Sawyer challenges the youth she works with to apply to college—but they in turn challenge her right back.

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Extras From This Episode

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Sam Bolen

Sam Bolen
Sam Bolen 1

Grace Topinka

Mrh2024 Grace Topinka Extra 1
Mrh2024 Grace Topinka Extra 2

Michael Maina

Michael Maina Circled In His Class Photo

Michael circled in his class photo.

Anh Vu Sawyer

Anh And Youth At Moon Festival 2019

Anh and her youth at Moon Festival 2019.

Youth And Anh At 2016 Asian Festival

Youth and Anh at 2016 Asian Festival.

Poster Featuring Anh For The Give Liberty A Hand Gala

Poster featuring Anh for The Give Liberty a Hand.