Guests & Friends
Learn more about each of the voices you have heard on the podcast and some you haven't!
Each of these people has helped to make Stories Lived. Stories Told. a welcoming place for us and our stories. They do a lot of other cool things and you can get connected to them here.
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Guest (Ep. 2)
Robbie Williford
Robbie is a writer, educator, and storyteller. He is a co-founder of Brave the cycle, which is an educational consultant, teaching individuals and businesses to cultivate belonging.
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Guest (Ep. 5) & CMMI Steward
Dr. barbara Mckay
Barbara is a systemic psychotherapist, supervisor, and teacher. She has served on the Board of trustees for the Association for Family Therapy. Barbara works with social work leaders to enhance their systemic and communication abilities.
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Rev. Sara hayden
Sara is the host of New way, the 1001 new worshipping communities podcast, which explores the connections between people, their communities and the ways that context shapes faith.
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Guest (Ep. 22) & CMMI Fellow
alex jagiello
alex Jagiello is a recent graduate of the Columbia university teachers college. She is the founder of the art exchange and a program coordinator for the harlem children's zone. She is passionate about pursuing meaningful, intelligent, and loving connections.
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Guest (Ep. 25)
miriam Kashia
Miriam is a former psychotherapist, peace corps volunteer, and current "climate action warrior." She walked the Great March for Climate Action, visited standing rock 3 times, has been arrested 4 times, and is a member of 100Grannies for a Livable Future.
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Stephanie Higgs
Stephanie is a gifted educator, Differentiation coach, and the 2021 Tennessee teacher of the year. She shares resources, ideas, and advice with fellow educators on Instagram and
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madison gonzalez
Madison is the executive director of morning light inc., the author of dear mirror (a collection of poetry), and a public speaker and storyteller. Morning Light Inc. is a nonprofit in Indiana that provides end-of-life care to those in hospice at the abbie hunt bryce home.
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guest (Ep. 38 & 39)
dr. michelle colpean
Dr. Michelle Colpean is a professor, parent, and griever living in Cincinnati, OH. When she’s not teaching communication classes, she is probably playing with her daughter, working on a memorial project for her son Sami, or crafting grief charms for her Etsy shop.
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Marit Eikaas Haavimb, (CQSW, Cand.Mag., MABPSS)
Marit is a partly retired social worker, educator, and a lifelong learner. She is a co-developer of CosmoKidz. She has written books and chapters on self-development and communication.