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About the True Stories Project
Sobriety
A Marathon, Sobriety, NSFW puppetry: Nothing is a stretch for Rich Binning
Creator, Challenger, Coach
Entrepreneurship
Faculty’s Mauricio Lozano is committed to learning (and teaching)
Embracer, Driver, Motivator
Theater
On set and off, actor Kelley Davis-Johnson is a powerful force
Actor, Storyteller, Laugher
Journalism
Matt Pearce of the L.A. Times helped found the newspaper's first union
Generalist, Journalist, Unionist
Theater
Rogers Hamilton Dies at 86; His Funny, Kind Legacy Will Endure
actor, golfer, sage
Entrepreneurship
Prem Sonegra Taps Into a Growing Market with CrysClaim
Humorist. Intellectual. Dreamer.
Entrepreneurship
After a lifelong kidney illness, a new start for Joel Solomon
Agitator, Activator, Inspirer
Health
Sexual health educator Gwenn Barringer would like us to keep talking about HIV
Educator, activist, baker
Survival
Out of tragedy, Jessica Stephens shines through the darkness of her past
Writer, Quilter, Aspiring accordionist
Theater
Comedian Jeremy Essig on how to start a weeklong riot at the Mall of America
Writer, Composer, Perseverant
Entrepreneurship
TV critic Sarah Bunting rode an elevator in a tomato costume with Tiki Barber, & other parables for our time
Gets. It. Done.
Dance
A grand identity: actor and yogi Patrick Ryan Heffernan on the journey to become
Thinker. Storyteller. Yogi.
Adventure
Musician Samia Mounts says yes to herself, and also to marriage
Musician, storyteller, oversharer
Entrepreneurship
Researcher Dean Browell brings his full self to the fore in business and everywhere
Discourser. Observer. Daydreamer.
Entrepreneurship
Abhi T. confronts the sea with the strength of his will
Optimist, realist, catalyst
Entrepreneurship
AI entrepreneur Riad Hartani brings bleeding-edge tech to African countries by building confidence in their youth
Technologist, traveler, entrepreneur
Adventure
Broadway actor Freddy Arsenault goes under his own steam, always always always
Watcher, Learner, Doer
Adventure
Cait Giddings fought a raccoon on a cross-country bike tour
Writer, parent, goofball
Entrepreneurship
From a long-sealed envelope, Natalie Cartwright of Finn AI learned an important lesson
Entrepreneur, Founder, Traveler
Animals
Rescued by rescue dog Indy, Brian Hampton explains just why he moved to Los Angeles
Creator. Revealer. Comrade.
Advertising
Advertising creative Brian Pluta directs his attention, and yours, toward what really matters
Writer. Creator. Procrastinator.
Entrepreneurship
Cleantech CEO Jonathan Rhone took a chance class that changed everything
Cleantech entrepreneur, Community builder, Provocateur
Entrepreneurship
Driven by passion and uncertainty, Shira McDermott makes Flourist personal
Entrepreneur. Mother. Virgo.
Health
After spending his life helping others, Im Lynde is ready to turn the lens on himself
Connector, Tasker, Fundraiser
Animals
Artist and caregiver Ryan Brewer is not interested in suffering
Artist, Maker, Dreamer
Entrepreneurship
Out of necessity, Ashley Syer founded a law firm; now she can’t imagine life without it
Lawyer, leader, romantic
Entrepreneurship
For Merideth Schutter, achievement comes in 15-minute increments
Innovator, motivator, change-maker
Journalism
NPR producer Mito Habe-Evans gets at things from her own angle
Filmmaker, journalist, producer
Dance
Dancing across Paris brings movement, clarity for Erin Robertson
Teacher, Choreographer, Adventurer
Survival
Sexpert Adam Maurer works to reduce shame and defend pleasure
Counselor. Queer. Sexpert.
Entrepreneurship
Jill Earthy on leadership, staying still, and the many roads to success
Catalyzer. Champion. Collaborator.
Entrepreneurship
Tracey McVicar has one thing to say to the guy who bullied her: Thank you
Investor, Mentor, Volunteer
