In this episode we talk with Noelle Archibald, the co-owner and Director of Education at Lamplighter Roasting Company. Noelle tells us the story of her struggle to create a DIY cable access soap opera called "Grace Street" and what it taught her about resilience. 

http://lamplightercoffee.com/

Orphaned Stories Episode 17 - Noelle Archibald

In this episode we chat with Bill Martin, Director of The Valentine, a museum and history center in Richmond VA. Bill talks about his bout with a cancer that nearly took his life. He talks about how history played a role in his recover, and the lessons he's learned from his illness. 

Photo credit: David Corle

Bill Martin - Orphaned Stories

On this episode we talk to Sam Reed, the force behind Sam Reed Syndicate, a Richmond VA based soul, funk and rock influenced project. 

Sam tells us her Orphaned Story about how her father inspired her to be the hustler she is today, and how his influence was a conscious choice in her life. 

Sam Reed - Orphaned Stories

In this episode we speak with The Mighty Joshua, a reggae musician based in Richmond Virginia. Joshua tells us about an injury he suffered that changed his perspective on his life, his music and his future. Joshua also shares a few lessons he learned in the process of getting back on his feet.  

Photo credit: Kenneth L  Howard Photography


Mighty Joshua - Orphaned Stories

This episode was done live at Glave Kocen Gallery for the WRIR Local Voices Live event. We spoke with, painter and musician, Ed Trask about his 17 years working in the service industry.

Ed Trask - Orphaned Stories Live

In this episode we talk with Ashley Hawkins, Executive Director of Studio Two Three. Ashley tells us her story about how she learned a hyena will most likely not each your face, and how that lesson encouraged her to adopt the mantra of "panic later." 

Ashley Hawkins - Orphaned Stories

Too often we define ourselves by "what we do."

This show is dedicated to telling the stories that have been abandoned and don't have a home in these narrow definitions of ourselves. The stories we don't often have time to tell, but make us who we are. 

Hosted by Josh Epperson, @Josh_Epperson
http://www.orphaned-stories.com/
