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Women of color share wisdom and experience at 'Stories to Tell My Daughter'

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman
Published September 11, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In creating the live storytelling event, “Stories to Tell My Daughter,” Teresa Zilk has built a safe and powerful space for women of color to share experience, wisdom and healing. Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Zilk and storyteller Kayla Bell-Consolver.

But first, we'll listen back to a conversation Nebbe had with author Bonnie Jo Campbell about her latest novel, The Waters. The novel also touches on issues of motherhood and sisterhood, environmental issues, reproductive rights and more.

Parts of this episode were originally produced Feb. 6, 2024.

Guests:

  • Teresa Zilk, founder of "Stories to Tell My Daughter"
  • Kayla Bell-Consolver, storyteller, director at Drake University's Counseling Center
  • Bonnie Jo Campbell, author, The Waters
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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