Shaping Our Story
Introducing a new interview podcast hosted by award-winning PBS TV and documentary film producer, Louise Krikorian.
Backstory: Why start a podcast called Shaping Our Story? When I was in college, my mentor, Dr. Maurice Elias, talked about human behavior in his Psychology 101 class. I liked this because I had always listened to family, friends, and co-workers' stories about their struggles and successes. As a teacher, I encouraged my students to find their purpose and thrive. Over the years of producing for NPR, AFN Radio Europe, and PBS TV, I've interviewed world renowned musicians, artists, filmmakers, and scientists who have realized their true talent. Shaping Our Story is a community of entrepreneurs, educators, and creatives who have become exemplary leaders and want to motivate others to realize their gifts and succeed.
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Episodes
18 episodes
Bill Lowe News Anchor, Airshow Announcer
Season 2 Episode 6 Bill Lowe News Anchor, Airshow Announcer Recorded: 4/23/26 Released: 6/10/26 Length: 27 Minutes 09 SecondsWe hope you enjoy this episode with the birds singing near Bill's front porc...
Jeanne B. de Sainte Marie Illustrator Watercolor Artist 🐝
Season 2, Episode 5 Jeanne B. de Sainte Marie Illustrator Watercolor Artist 🐝 Recorded: 4/16/26Released: 5/27/26Length: 23 MinutesWelcome to Shaping Our Story with host Louise Krikorian—where inspiring lea...
Chuck Owen Jazz Composer
Season 2 Episode 4Recorded 4/10/26Released 5/13/26Length: 32 MIN 37 SECWelcome to Shaping Our Story with host Louise Krikorian—where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and perseverance to help you...
Belinda West Womack Vocalist
Season 2 Episode 3 Belinda West Womack VocalistWelcome to Shaping Our Story with host Louise Krikorian—where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and perseverance to help you thrive.In this episode, we sit down with B...
Robert Gatenby Moffitt Cancer Center
Season 2, Episode 2 Robert Gatenby Moffitt Cancer CenterWelcome to Shaping Our Story with host Louise Krikorian—where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and perseverance to help you thrive.In this episode, we...
Adam Connors NetWorkWise
Recorded 03/16/2026 17 MIN 44 SECReleased 04/01/2026Season 2 Episode 1 Adam Connors NetWorkWiseThis is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive.What if the ...
TOP TWO at Shaping Our Story with Louise Krikorian & Tian Liu Tigertail Asian Film Festival
Top Two at Shaping Our Story—the short podcast where inspiring leaders share their passion, purpose, and the stories shaping their lives and communities.🎙️ In this short episode, we spotlight the Tigertail Asian...
Maurice Elias Transforms Education
Show NotesRecorded02/13/2026 MIN 37 SEC 35ReleasedDate 03/04/2026Episode#10 Maurice Elias Transforms Education Shaping OurStory shares exemplary leaders’ success to inspire you to thrive...
Jeffrey Multer The Florida Orchestra Concertmaster
Show NotesRecorded 02/08/2026 33 MIN 40 SECReleased 02/25/2026Episode 9 Jeffrey Multer The Florida Orchestra ConcertmasterThis is Shaping Our Story<...
Cher Hubsher Influencer
Show NotesRecorded 02/06/2026 26 MIN 45 SECReleased 02/18/2026Cher Hubsher on Passion, Perseverance & Reinventing Yourself | Brava & BusinessWhat does it take to reinvent yourself while staying true to...
Pete Caldera Journalism & Jazz
🎶 Pete Caldera — jazz vocalist, Yankees beat writer, and interpreter of Frank Sinatra–style standards — shares a remarkable journey shaped by music, mentorship, and purpose.In this episode, Pete reflects on discovering the Grea...
Nancy May Food Podcaster
Show NotesRecorded 01/26/2026 31 MINReleased 02/04/2026Episode 6 Nancy May Food PodcasterThis is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive. Th...
Whitney James Jazz Singer
Show NotesRecorded 01/22/2026 14 MIN 55 SECReleased 01/28/2026Episode 5 Whitney James Jazz SingerThis is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to th...
Kimberli Cummings Pottery
Show NotesRecorded 01/16/2026 15 MIN 35 SECReleased 01/21/2026Episode 4 Kimberli Cummings PotteryThis is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thr...
Paul Wilborn Palladium Theater
Recorded 01/09/2026 38 MINReleased 01/14/2026Episode 3 Paul Wilborn Palladium TheaterThis is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success. Today, our guest, Paul Wilborn, is a journalist, ...
Dalia Colon Multimedia Journalist
YouTube Link to this interview.https://youtu.be/vKEiYojpNIcTo learn more about Dalia Colon visitthezestpodcast.com (@thezestpodcast)
