In this narrative, bee researcher and beekeeper Melanie Margarita Kirby explores the selection of the queen bee and the significance of royal jelly. She emphasizes the crucial role of honey bees as pollinators and their historical connection to plants. Melanie aims to sustain pollination through queen bee breeding and seeks to reconnect with the origins of our food and its energy, particularly from the seed. Part 2.
Melanie Margarita Kirby shares her experience with the Peace Corps, focusing on her work with honey bees. In this first episode, she discusses the history of honey bees and her journey to becoming a sustainable beekeeper in Paraguay.
Jerry the Bear was Dad’s imagination. His imaginative bear was used to weave lessons through storytelling which began when Jerry was born in a cave and started living his adventures. Later Rozier Sanchez turned to philosophical lessons using navigation and constellations to teach the circle of life.
Jennifer Hunter is an award-winning artist celebrated for her storytelling through painting. Recently, she faced her fear of surgery due to a spinal cord injury, which may impact her ability to paint again.
Rhythm and blues pop singer-songwriter Christopher Marciano inspires others to connect and be a source of change. His song “Runaway” aims to create universal life changes through emotional lyrics that address important topics. Writing helps him heal from stress, and he hopes his music fosters recovery in others.
The episode “Mental Health Awareness: Recovery and Healing Using Lyrics” features R&B artists Rawiri James and Christopher Marciano. Rawiri, an advocate and recovering addict, shares his story through his song “Lost Boy,” emphasizing the value of storytelling. Christopher expresses his emotions in his lyrics, addressing important topics while maintaining a positive outlook as he moves forward each day.
Education is a never ending platform of agendas and disagreements of how to instruct students within schools. But where do parents fit in? With a background in special education Punam Saxena found that all parents need a better understanding of the academic needs of their child. A paradigm shift is needed in education. This shift is to empower parents to become partners in their child’s instructional development.
As the host of this podcast, it’s incredibly exciting to have my mom, Victoria Sanchez, share her positive influences, which embody our family values. She reflects on the importance of family togetherness and the principles that have united us.
Why is it important for people to be right instead of striving for what is right? We often take on leadership roles to inspire action but without answers to many of humanity’s questions. Dr. Michael Gerharz, an executive coach, is making a difference through his impactful words and actions.
What is your reality? Our realities change throughout life. People are rising to the challenge.