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Shaping Our Story

Shaping Our Story

Auteur(s): Louise A Krikorian
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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.


Please follow us here and on the Shaping Our Story FaceBook page or watch our videos on YouTube. Share which leader’s success story and questions you’d like to hear.

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  • Nancy May Food Podcaster

    Nancy May Food Podcaster
    Feb 4 2026

    Show Notes

    Recorded 01/26/2026 31 MIN

    Released 02/04/2026

    Episode 6 Nancy May Food Podcaster

    This is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive. This week's guest is award-winning leader and podcaster Nancy May, who shares how kindness drives corporate governance, elder care leadership, and the meaningful stories that begin at the dinner table. Please like, subscribe, comment, and share to inspire others.

    Connect with our guest online

    Podcast: Family Tree, Food & Stories

    Book: My Family Tree, Food & Stories
    Facebook Group @FamilyTreeFoodStories

    Instagram Stories @FamilyTreeFoodStories

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    https://www.facebook.com/louise.krikorian/

    https://www.facebook.com/LAKrikorianProductions/

    https://www.facebook.com/ShapingOurStory/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekrikorian/

    https://www.youtube.com/user/louisekrikorian


    Information

    Louise Krikorian’s outline of questions comes from her years of researching the psychology of learning, motivating students, and researching Dr. Angela Duckworth’s work on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, 2016). For more information on Dr. Angela Duckworth, you can visit https://angeladuckworth.com/.


    Creator: Louise Krikorian

    Years Active: 2025

    Episodes: 6

    Rating: Clean

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    31 min
  • Whitney James Jazz Singer

    Whitney James Jazz Singer
    Jan 28 2026

    Show Notes

    Recorded 01/22/2026 14 MIN 55 SEC

    Released 01/28/2026

    Episode 5 Whitney James Jazz Singer

    This is Shaping Our Story where I talk with exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive.

    Today, our guest, Whitney James, is a jazz vocalist celebrated for soulful storytelling, polished musicianship, and deeply expressive performances that connect instantly with audiences. She’s also a full professor teaching commercial music at Dallas College in Texas, and she’s a DJ, jewelry designer, a shoe lover, and proud dog mom

    Information

    Louise Krikorian’s outline of questions comes from her years of researching the psychology of learning, motivating students, and researching Dr. Angela Duckworth’s work on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, 2016). For more information on Dr. Angela Duckworth, you can visit https://angeladuckworth.com/.

    Connect with our guest online

    Website

    http://www.whitneyjames.com/

    FB

    https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyJamesSings/

    IG

    Whitney James (@whitneyjamesjazz)

    https://www.instagram.com/whitneyjamesjazz/?hl=en

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    FB Louise Alice

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    Creator: Louise Krikorian

    Years Active: 2025

    Episodes: 5

    Rating: Clean

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    15 min
  • Kimberli Cummings Pottery

    Kimberli Cummings Pottery
    Jan 21 2026

    Show Notes

    Recorded 01/16/2026 15 MIN 35 SEC

    Released 01/21/2026

    Episode 4 Kimberli Cummings Pottery

    This is Shaping Our Story where we talk to exemplary leaders about their success to inspire others to thrive.

    Today, our guest, Kimberli Cummings, is an accomplished ceramic artist whose work has been shaped by renowned mentors and international exhibitions. She is a very proud founding member of the Tampa Tour De Clay. She just retired after 19 years of successful shows and continues to work tirelessly creating more custom work, but her passion for pottery didn’t begin until she was in her thirties after she was acting in Los Angelas and working with Jane Fonda and Jane Seymour.


    Information

    Louise Krikorian’s outline of questions comes from her years of researching the psychology of learning, motivating students, and researching Dr. Angela Duckworth’s work on Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, 2016). For more information on Dr. Angela Duckworth, you can visit https://angeladuckworth.com/.


    Connect with our guest online

    https://kimberlipottery.com/


    Links

    WEDU Arts Plus Kimberli Pottery

    https://www.pbs.org/video/1026-kimberli-cummings-e38cen/

    Tour de Clay

    https://tampatourdeclay.com/

    Stageworks Theatre

    https://stageworkstheatre.org/

    Pearl’s Instagram

    #pearlthesquirrel2023


    Acting Class with Mary Rachel Dudley and Eugenie Bondurant

    https://www.facebook.com/Station12Studio?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=xOhqPxE989SFOtKM&share_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fshare%252F17q27JXCsT%252F%253Fmibextid%253DwwXIfr&checkpoint_src=any#

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    FB Louise Alice

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    Creator: Louise Krikorian

    Years Active: 2025

    Episodes: 4

    Rating: Clean

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    16 min
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