Big Little Stories
Big Little Stories is a place for conversations that inspire, educate and build community. It’s where no story is too small, and no impact is too big. The show celebrates how every little stroke in the story of our lives paints a bigger picture - and can ultimately shape the world around us in meaningful and positive ways.
Episodes
42 episodes
Big Little Stories (Episode 210) Matilde Hernandez Author, Beyond these Walls
Matilde Hernandez, author of Beyond These Walls and founder of Dare 2 Lift It, talks about her journey through incarceration, the power of self-forgiveness, and how she rebuilt her life from the inside out. She shares the lessons she’s learned ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 209) Patrice Picard CEO, Cornerstone Family Programs
Patrice Picard, CEO of Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House, talks about her journey from corporate leadership to leading a nonprofit with more than 200 years of history, and how CFP provides critical support to childre...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 208) Julia Carias-Linares CEO, Freedom Studios
Julia Carias-Linares, CEO of Freedom Studios and co-host of the new series Fix Mi Casa, talks about her journey from producing major unscripted television shows to launching her own production company and how she’s now using storytelling and de...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 207) Ande Richards Diversity of Voices, NJ
Ande Richards, Managing Producer of Diversity of Voices for NJ.com, talks about the importance of inclusivity in storytelling and it leads to more accurate and impactful news coverage. Hosted by...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 206) Holly Moscatiello Founder, The Balance Project
Holly Moscatiello, Founder of The Balance Project, talks about learning how to build a healthier relationship with technology, setting boundaries around screens and social media, and finding balance in a world that’s always on. Hosted by ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 205) Gwendolyn Love President & CEO, Lunch Break
Gwendolyn Love, President and CEO of Lunch Break, talks about her journey from growing up in public housing to leading one of New Jersey’s most impactful nonprofit organizations, and how dignity, respect, and compassion shape meaningful ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 204) Sarah Hammill Therapist/Content Creator
Sarah Hammill, therapist and content creator, talks about sharing her personal life online - from love and loss to everyday joy - and how showing up authentically has helped foster a community rooted in connection, vulnerability, and growth. Ho...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 203) Joetta 4x Olympian/Motivational Speaker
Four-time Olympian and motivational speaker, Joetta, talks about what it means to keep showing up through years of training, competition, and performing in front of global audiences…and how that work shaped the way she helps other people think ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 202) Khoa Le CEO of Sutudu Pictures/Filmmaker/Entrepreneur
Filmmaker and entrepreneur Khoa Le talks about his inspiring journey from a young refugee to the head of several successful creative companies, and how he’s using his newest venture - Sutudu - to help artists gain access, agency and possibility...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 201) Mary Madeiras Author, “The Akashic Way”
Three-time Emmy®-Award winning director Mary Madeiras talks about turning the lens inward, exploring intuition and purpose, and writing The Akashic Way. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. Follow on Instagram: @biglittlestoriesshow ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 132) Barnet Bain Author/Award-Winning Filmmaker
Barnet Bain, award-winning filmmaker and author of How to be a Friend (in an unfriendly world), talks about the nature of friendship, the power of our interactions, and how meaningful connection can make the world a better place. Hosted by Ivy ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 131) Stacie Sherman Journalist/Autism Mom
Journalist and advocate Stacie Sherman shares her journey as a mother of two children with autism, and how her experience transformed her voice, her purpose, and her fight for understanding and inclusion. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.Follow on ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 130) Lia Papamarkou Community Relations Manager, Bank of America
Lia Papamarkou, Community Relations Manager at Bank of America, talks about the power of service, from volunteering across the globe to strengthening communities here at home, and how a commitment to giving back has shaped her life. Hosted by I...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 129) Ashlee Keating Billboard-Charting Artist
Billboard-charting pop sensation Ashlee Keating talks about growing up in New Jersey, finding her voice, and the exhilarating journey she’s on as her music reaches new audiences. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz Follow on Instagram: @biglittlestoriesshow...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 128) - Ella Hilsenrath, Board Certified Art Therapist
Ella Hilsenrath, Clinical Art Therapist at Allaire Community Farm, shares how she uses creativity and trauma-informed care to help people heal and find resilience. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.https://allairecommunityfarm.org/
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Big Little Stories (Episode 127) Monica Lawson Managing Director, BOND Creative Advancement Project
Monica Lawson, Managing Director of BOND Creative Advancement Project talks about the importance of access and opportunity for young creatives. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. https://bondbcap.org/
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Big Little Stories (Episode 126) Tom Bergeron Founder & Editor, BINJE
Tom Bergeron, founder and editor of BINJE, talks about launching a new digital news platform and the importance of local news, innovation, and the core principles of journalism. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. BINJE.com
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Big Little Stories (Episode 125) Eric LeGrand Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker
Eric LeGrand, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, talks about the upcoming 15th annual A Walk to Believe, and shares how he channels resilience and purpose into building businesses and inspiring people everywhere. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 124) Dr. Liz Nissim, Child Psychologist
Dr. Liz Nissim, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, shares how she helps children and families navigate mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and strength. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. ...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 123) Ben Feller, Author, “Big Problems, Little Problems”
Ben Feller, former Chief White House Correspondent for the Associated Press, shares how spending years covering presidents shaped his approach to storytelling—and how a simple parenting moment inspired his heartfelt children’s book, Big Pro...
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Big Little Stories (Episode 122) John Bathke, Entertainment Reporter
Award-winning entertainment journalist John Bathke talks about the power of a performance to unify an audience - and reminds us why covering culture is more important than ever. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz. Instagram: @johnbathke
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Big Little Stories (Episode 121) Carlos Medina Executive Producer/Host, “Que Pasa NJ”
Carlos Medina, Executive Producer and Host of Que Pasa NJ, shares how storytelling, culture, and community drive his mission to uplift Hispanic voices and inspire the next generation of leaders. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 120) Varsha Waishampayan Founder & CEO, WINGS for Growth
Varsha Waishampayan, Founder and CEO of WINGS for Growth, talks about why she left a high-powered career on Wall Street to help women find mentors, embrace leadership, and build lasting change. Hosted by Ivy Charmatz.
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Big Little Stories (Episode 119) Diane Young Unman Author, Motivational Speaker & Breast Cancer Survivor
Diane Young Unman, aka Princess Diane von Brainisfried, author of Bonjour, Breast Cancer—I’m Still Smiling, shares how humor, positivity, and purpose helped her navigate a breast cancer diagnosis and how she’s now using her story to up...
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