Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad

Samuel Garza Bernstein has lived a truly fascinating and extraordinary life. In this special conversation, he shares stories of a childhood filled with both chaos and unusual freedom—experiences that taught him how to understand people and discern what they are truly made of, a valuable tool for navigating life. At the same time, that freedom allowed Samuel to cultivate his creativity and explore his many gifts. His journey eventually led him into the worlds of theater, television production, e

J.A. Fagan experienced the sudden loss of her husband, a life-changing event that deeply shaped her journey through grief. A few years later, she felt compelled to share what that journey was like through the power of storytelling. She created a fictional story about a woman navigating grief alongside her beloved dog, Gabe. But Gabe is no ordinary rescue mutt—he can talk. 🐾❤️ This heartfelt and delightful book is a testament to the idea that grief is a journey best met with patience, self-love

What happens when you spend years taking care of everyone else—and somewhere along the way, forget to include yourself? For 31 years, Denise Drinkwalter dedicated her life to education, helping others learn, grow, and discover their potential. But after retirement, she came to an important realization: after years of caring for others, it was finally time to reconnect with herself. Friends had always turned to Denise for guidance, and she had a natural gift for helping women see possibilities

What happens when a curious 14-year-old decides to better understand her own mind, emotions, and inner world? For Priyanka Sinha, that question became the beginning of a lifelong journey of self-discovery. A serious and deep-thinking adolescent, Priyanka challenged herself at an early age to explore her inner feelings and understand how her mind worked. That personal journey eventually led her to become the Director of Wellbeing at an agency with offices across three countries. Drawing from h

What if the tiniest creatures on Earth held some of the biggest lessons about teamwork, resilience, and survival? What began as an attempt to relieve his allergies turned into a lifelong mission for Whitaker Grannis. Fourteen years after taking up beekeeping, he now serves as President of the Cumberland County Beekeepers Association in North Carolina, dedicating his life to protecting one of nature's most extraordinary species. In this fascinating episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad,

What happens when laughter becomes a lifeline? In this heartfelt episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad, comedian and author Trey Toler shares his extraordinary journey of resilience. Growing up in the South, Trey hid his gender identity while...