In the final episode of Side by Side's first season, Ellen talks with photographer John Noltner, founder of ‘A Peace of My Mind,’ a storytelling project that captures personal stories and portraits to foster dialogue across divides. John discusses the human tendency to avoid challenging preconceived notions and how storytelling deepens our understanding of each other and breaks down stereotypes. John reflects on his experiences from Skid Row in Los Angeles to the deep South of Mississippi and border towns in Texas, highlighting the interconnectedness of rural, urban, and suburban spaces and the immense pride that individuals have for their communities. Episode Highlights:03:44 John's Background and Origins of "A Peace of My Mind"07:51 The Impact of Feeling Seen10:50 Common Ground in Rural and Urban Communities18:46 The Danger of a Single Story20:40 Surprising Stories from Mississippi and LA27:45 Sharing Stories and Creating ImpactMore Information:A Peace of My Mind, https://apeaceofmymind.org/Stories from New York Mills, MN:https://apeaceofmymind.org/2023/12/20/belonging-2-0/Stories from skid row in Los Angeles, CA, https://apeaceofmymind.org/2021/07/06/vincent-turner/Stories from Oxford, MI, https://apeaceofmymind.org/2023/04/18/duncan-gray/Questions, comments, want to get in touch?  Email us at [email protected]. We share your feedback with funders and stakeholders about the value of this podcast and how you engage with the insights and information.Sign up for our newsletter here.

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