The Age of Being Real
Stories about people of all ages following their unique path in life. They sometimes resist social and financial pressures from well-intentioned friends and family who encourage them to make "more reasonable" choices. The inspiration for "The Age of Being Real" is from the 1922 children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams, about a nursery toy that becomes a real rabbit, because he is "truly loved."
Podcasting since 2023 • 5 episodes
The Age of Being Real
Latest Episodes
Nashville barber prioritizes compassion during 37 years in business
The Nashville cottage that houses the Family Barber Shop is constantly buzzing as 63-year-old Patty Stelmaszak adds the finishing touches for a continuous stream of customers. The barber’s cheerful energy keeps her stepping on and o...
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Episode 5
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Magic of theater carries actor through decades from Spider-Man to indie films
Jerry Colpitts began acting as a child, when he and his sister created skits in the kitchen, singing, dancing and doing mime.When the family moved to a new town their mother entered them in a talent contest - and they won. The thrill of ...
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Episode 4
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Kentucky dulcimer artist adds online school to traditional music festivals
Nancy Barker took piano lessons as young girl and says, "I absolutely hated it. But I could sing." She discovered her path in music when a high school boyfriend gave her a guitar for her birthday. She loved guitar and taught herself to play. Fo...
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Episode 3
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30:00
Quaker minister guiding second tiny house village for homeless young adults
Sally Hindman was expected to be a debutante. She nixed that idea when she was a junior in high school. She told her mother she didn't want to be presented to society. Her chosen path veered dramatically away from her childhood in a wealthy Chi...
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Episode 2
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30:00
The Art and Heart of Five Decades as a Clown
It's bringing joy day-by-day that keeps Nick Wilkins thriving as a professional clown 51 years into living his dream. The 67-year-old entertainer, balloon artist and entrepreneur based in Bowling Green, Kentucky got his early training in th...
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Episode 1
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