Beyond Borders | Contemplations on Family & Global Identity

About this episode

Audrey Ledford discusses her journey with the Snorri Program and its impact on her connection to her Icelandic roots.

Audrey Ledford, a Seattle native and recent Georgetown graduate, wrote a reflective piece titled Meditation on Family and Home - Snorri 2024 for our blog. In this episode, Jack connects with Audrey—now teaching in Spain—to explore her journey with the Snorri Program and its impact on her connection to her Icelandic roots. Through their conversation, Audrey shares how walking the landscapes of her ancestors helped her better understand the bonds between family, heritage, and identity. She discusses how this experience reshaped her sense of place, deepening her connection to both her Icelandic heritage and her own family, both past and present. With a B.S. in Foreign Service, Audrey offers insights into the intersection of heritage, geopolitics, and identity, exploring how these forces influence personal connections to history and home. Takk fyrir.

People in this episode

Host: Jack

Guest: Audrey Ledford

Topics covered

• family
• heritage
• identity
• geopolitics
• Icelandic roots
• personal connections

Keywords

• Icelandic heritage
• family bonds
• identity
• geopolitics
• Snorri Program
• Seattle
• Spain

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgetown, Snorri Program

Books & works: Meditation on Family and Home - Snorri 2024

Places: Seattle, Spain

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