Moth Stories
Recorded September 16, 2015It’s Not What You Wear
Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.
Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.
Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.
After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community.
Iris Luz Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.
Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.
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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information.
Host: Ana Stern
Storytellers:
Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life.
Iris Hernandez takes a trip to Puerto Rico.
The Moth Story Lab is a free workshop program for high-school students grades 10-12. If you’re in NYC it’s in person, and if you’re anywhere else in the country, it’s a virtual workshop. For 8 weeks, participants develop, practice, and share their personal narratives, with coaching, games, and a final telling that can be open to friends and family.
Go to themoth.org/education for more information.. The deadline to signup is September 22nd.
Daisy Joy Rodrigo is a mother, wife, runner, and educator. On the weekends, you can find her writing, watching her kids’ basketball games, track meets or walking her goldendoodle “Jack Bow Wow” (named after Jack Bauer from the show 24.) Daisy, daughter of immigrant parents, spends her days as a school principal in the same Bronx district she once lived in as a young child. She believes in Bronx brilliance and that all children deserve a high-quality education––no matter where they live.
BRIAN JEANSONNE is a proud native of New Orleans, where he resides with his wife, Kristy, and their five children – four sons and one daughter. An avid athlete, Brian's life took an unexpected turn in 2019; during a routine morning workout, he noticed his left foot dragging unnaturally. Now, four years post-diagnosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has significantly impaired his neuromuscular capabilities. Brian has recently completed his memoir, an 80,000-word narrative, written using only his eyes. Online, you can follow Brian and his family, @theJeansonne7.
Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner.
Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.
Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.
Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.