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I did a couple of things. And one of them was to go to seminary--not because I wanted to be a minister . . . but because I wanted to be a better Donna.

WBTC is thrilled to roll out the red carpet for NPR's Donna Apidone, celebrating her profound journey and the exceptional contributions she has made in the world of broadcast journalism and public communication. Donna Apidoni is the genuine, reliable, and engaging voice you may recognize from her 25 years of hosting NPR's Morning Edition, reaching over 100,000 listeners who made her an integral part of their morning routine each day.

Giving our power to imperfect leaders can reveal our own unclaimed strength. Disillusionment is painful, but often an invitation...

I realized I could cry and allow myself to have my heart open in the pain and feel it fully and not resist it. And there was no story...

Their eyes glistened. They had just experienced a cornerstone of effective leadership: in equality, we model freedom.

 “I asked, What should I do with my life? I asked with all my heart. And I heard a voice for the first time--this inner voice, like a cosmic voice. And it said healing through music.

These...transformation in action stories remind us that we’re all on this journey together. I hope this podcast helps you enjoy the ride.

This third post was a tough one. It dug deep as I wrestled with the question: “How can I be the change?” My answer? Cry…write…sing… from a broken heart.   And so it flows—messy, raw, dissonant, complex, tragic . . . real. Let Freedom Ring: the Song that Fought Back The song landed shortly after Election Day, darkly echoing familiar patriotic musical themes.  Recording it was like riding a bucking horse--its meter kept turning abruptly with time signature lines resembling mat

These are substantive, nourishing dialogues, spiced with knowing laughter, smiles of inspiration, and many “been there” nods.