Stories From The Stage

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Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist.

For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.

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English

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S7 · E31
Today · 8 min
Social Work with "Show Me the Money" Dreams | Harry Harding's Story
Harry ditches the world of sports agents for a more compassionate calling.
S7 · E30
Friday · 9 min
My First (Seasick) Sail | Anne Bryant's Story
After a trip to the Caribbean, Anne sails into a life of adventure.
S7 · E27
Thursday · 8 min
Flying Into My Heart | Warren Holleman's Story
A lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family.
S7 · E28
Wednesday · 10 min
This Hamster Wheel Called Life | Bill Harley's Story
Bill goes above and beyond to try and save the life of his son’s hamster.
S7 · E26
Tuesday · 9 min
Flocking Together | Alta McDonald's Story
Alta finds inner peace by swimming with a loon.
S7 · E26
October 5 · 7 min
Guiding My Heart and My Sight | Lina Coral's Story
The love of two dogs enriches Lina’s life after she is left blind.
S7 · E24
October 2 · 9 min
My Shih-Tzu Saved a Life | Tracey Starin's Story
Tracey’s shih-tzu accidentally escapes and becomes a 12-pound hero.
S7 · E23
October 1 · 9 min
An Alley Cat Became My Best Friend | Yunus Quddus's Story
Yunus Quddus finds an unlikely best friend in a small alley cat who helps him survive a lonely adolescence.
S7 · E21
September 30 · 8 min
A Senior Dog with Cat Vibes | Theresa Okokon's Story
Through a bout of loneliness during the pandemic, Theresa Okokon searches for love and finds her furever companion.
S7 · E17
September 29 · 9 min
My Language Was No Barrier | Claritza Abreu's Story
Claritza prepares for her first job in the U.S. by reading the phone book.
S7 · E16
September 28 · 8 min
Latin-ness Is More Than Speaking Spanish | Daniel Gonzalez's Story
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel struggles with linguistic dualities
S7 · E15
September 25 · 8 min
My Culture Between the Pages | Raúl The Third's Story
Raúl moves from El Paso to Boston and finds his artistic voice.
S7 · E14
September 24 · 9 min
Learning to Play Football Changed My Life | Paul Francisco's Story
Paul’s vacation from Honduras to Boston expands into a new life.
S7 · E13
September 23 · 8 min
A Fantasia-tic Friendship | Rosanna Salcedo's Story
Rosanna discovers that friendship can cross all borders.
S7 · E11
September 22 · 8 min
A "Red-Headed, Freckle-Faced, Pale-Skinned Puerto Rican" | Michele Carlo's Story
Michele turns lemons into lemonade when she gets busted moonlighting.
S7 · E11
September 21 · 9 min
"We Are Getting out of Cuba" | Ana Hebra Flaster's Story
Ana describes her last night at home before leaving Cuba forever.
S7 · E9
September 18 · 8 min
Seeking a Life to Be Proud Of | Alexis Muñoz's Story
Alexis Muñoz transforms from a struggling student into a guiding mentor, finding his path through education and eventually helping others.
S7 · E10
September 17 · 8 min
Making It Back to School | Crystal Williams's Story
Crystal Williams climbs the ladder of higher education with help from unexpected supporters along the way.
S7 · E8
September 16 · 7 min
Her Disability Became Her Ability to Graduate | Mahboba Akhtarzadah's Story
Mahboba Akhtarzadah journeys to her classroom in Afghanistan against all odds, determined to continue her education despite extraordinary obstacles.
S7 · E7
September 15 · 9 min
"Tough Guy Teacher" Learns to Soften | Richard Cardillo's Story
Richard Cardillo learns that sometimes the best teacher is a student, reflecting on an experience that changed the way he understood teaching.

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