About this episode
The episode features stories of self-discovery and survival from Aunvada Being and Jilnar Mansour.
In our first story, From a childhood crush to a series of unexpected turns, Aunvada Being shares her story following her lifelong journey of self-discovery and the difficult choices she made along the way. Listen to Aunvada as she navigates societal expectations, personal struggles, and ultimately, finds her true self amidst unforeseen losses. Aunvada calls her story “Skittles”. photo: kmr studios Aunvada Being. Aunvada was blessed with a creative Western spirit. She was born in and has lived in Montana for 35 of her 37 years. She is keenly aware of the vast history of all the lands we walk and is deeply grateful to walk them. She picked magical Missoula as her home after spending a year living off grid near the Garden of the Gods in Colorado. In our next story, Jilnar Mansour, a Lebanese American volunteer in the volatile heart of a Palestinian refugee camp, confronts the harrowing realities of a strict curfew set by the Israeli Defense Forces. Amidst chaos and desperation, she recounts an extraordinary act of quick thinking and unexpected alliance, leading to a moment where vulnerability became a powerful tool for survival. Listen to Jilnar share the difficult choices…
People in this episode
Guests: Aunvada Being, Jilnar Mansour
Topics covered
- self-discovery
- personal struggles
- societal expectations
- refugee experiences
- vulnerability
- survival
Keywords
- self-discovery
- personal struggles
- refugee camp
- vulnerability
- survival
- societal expectations
- Lebanese American
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Israeli Defense Forces
Places: Montana, Missoula, Garden of the Gods, Lebanon, Palestine
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