From the tombs of Pharaohs and Vikings to shows like MTV's Cribs, we have always been fascinated by the stories behind the items that people own.
In "Your Most Precious Thing", the host Claudia Henock will chat with regular, everyday people about the extraordinary stories about what they own.
TW: Mentions of child death
Quick historical note: I got The Great Migration and the Westward Expansion confused in this episode, so just as a heads up, when you hear references to the Great Migration in this episode, we are technically talking about Westard Expansion because that more accurately describes the time period that Andrea’s family lived through.
Andrea Luce does fundraising at a small local nonprofit that does taxes for low and moderate-income individuals. In her spare time, she is a facilitator at a mental health support group and volunteers by encouraging reading for elementary school kids. Outside of that she still reads the newspaper and is always listening to the newest dark techno beat that she can find.
During this episode, you will hear Andrea talk about:
How she came in possession of a unique part of her family’s past
Her family’s connection to the history of the Westward Expansion
How she plans to keep the story of her family alive for the next generation
The importance of knowing your family’s stories to pass them along
You can follow Andrea on her Instagram at @whiskfern.
You can follow me at @claudiahenock on Instagram and Twitter (https://twitter.com/claudiahenock) and Claudia Henock on LinkedIn.
Check out the transcript for this episode here!
You can also follow You Most Precious Thing through my official website (http://claudiahenock.com/), in addition to anywhere, you listen to your podcasts!
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Your Most Precious Things Episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
5 Oct 2023
Gail Piner - A Pitcher from a Good Mother
Gail Piner is a retired academic who is finally pursuing the career she thought she’d have when she was twelve. She doesn’t recommend waiting as long as she did to pursue your dreams. Gail is interested in strong women, resilience, and the humor and hope that can help us get through difficult times. Her first novel, A High Courage, is about all those topics and is based on the best example she has known personally—her grandmother. Gail lives on the coast of North Carolina, where her main forms of exercise are dodging beach traffic, hurricanes, and alligators.
During this episode, you will hear Gail talk about:
How she received a special pitcher from her grandmother, and how she discovered how old it was
What led her to write her grandmother’s story in her novel, “A High Courage”
The unique circumstances that her grandmother dealt with to save her family in the face of tragedy
How her grandmother handled this question: What makes a good mother?
If you want to find out more about Gail online, you can check out the links below:
Official Website - gailpiner.com
Amazon Link - A High Courage
Barnes & Noble - A High Courage
You can follow me at @claudiahenock on Instagram and Twitter (https://twitter.com/claudiahenock) and Claudia Henock on LinkedIn.
Check out the transcript for this episode here!
Please note after this episode, all upcoming episodes of the podcast will premire every first Thursday of each month!
You can also follow You Most Precious Thing through my official website (http://claudiahenock.com/), in addition to anywhere, you listen to your podcasts!
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Your Most Precious Things Episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
21 Sept 2023
Amber Cygan - Comfort from a Dignified Teddy
Amber Cygan loved video games, and is always being drawn to survival and post apocalyptic themed titles. She sought to turn her passion for interactive entertainment into a rewarding career by moving to Florida to pursue a degree at Full Sail University and beginning her career at Universal Creative. There she helped teams create immersive theme park experiences across the globe. She is now a Producer in the gaming industry, playing a crucial role in bringing games to life and loving every second of it.
During this episode, you will hear Amber talk about:
Her favorite stories that she has of her beloved teddy bear, Mr. Teddy
The weirdness that comes up when your childhood is considered vintage by today’s standards
The importance of reconnecting with your younger self
If you want to find out more about Amber online, you can check out the link down below:
LinkedIn
You can follow me at @claudiahenock on Instagram and Twitter (https://twitter.com/claudiahenock) and Claudia Henock on LinkedIn.
Check out the transcript for this episode here!
You can also follow You Most Precious Thing through my official website (http://claudiahenock.com/), in addition to anywhere, you listen to your podcasts!
Music: Synapse by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Your Most Precious Things Episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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