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Once Upon A Meadow: Exploring Harmony & Diversity in a podcast created for children

Release Date: 09/14/2023

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I believe that inside of every single person, especially. Especially when they're in their darkest times, there's a little voice in their head that says, I want to be more, I want to do more, I want to say more, and I want to live more. - Norberto Orellana In this episode of Winds of Change, I sit down with Norberto Orellana, a motivating individual who has challenged himself to become an entrepreneur. Norberto's journey from homelessness and abuse to founding his own company in Gillette, Wyoming. We love hearing the diversity of stories and voices in this series of Entrepreneurs,...

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We truly believe that God positions everybody where he needs them, when he needs them, in what point of life. And we can look back through the journey that we're currently on with the Water Rippler and see contacts that we made 30 plus years ago in college that are now a part of what we're doing with the Water Rippler. - Shondah Otwell Discover the journey of a husband-and-wife team that set out to solve a problem on their working ranch and discover the trials and successes of becoming entrepreneurs. From facing the challenges of ranching in Wyoming to innovating a game-changing solution...

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“If you're going to do a kid’s podcast, you have to have kids voices on the show. It can't just be grown-ups talking at the kids.” - Jeff Lockwood

Step into the enchanting world of Willow Belden and Jeff Lockwood, where a labor of love and journey unfolded, weaving together the threads of creativity, perseverance, and dedication. At first, their vision to create a children's podcast seemed like an exciting challenge, but little did they know the intricate tapestry it would become. From composing mesmerizing music for each character to recording the whimsical voices of forest animals, their project blossomed into a symphony of talents from around the country.

Join the Winds of Change team, Emy diGrappa, Chloe Flagg and Lucas Fralick, as we invite Willow Belden and Jeff Lockwood, two creative artists, share their insights on how to elevate your child's listening experience and provide them with valuable educational content. Discover the secret to transforming your child's podcast experience into a journey of knowledge and growth, benefiting their development in a way that is both fun and engaging.

Be eager to learn about the fascinating world of podcasting. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies behind the scenes and the effort that goes into creating engaging content. It's time to break free from the cycle of passive listening and unlock the secrets behind your favorite podcasts.

Meet our special guests Jeff Lockwood and Willow Belden:

Our guests today are Willow Belden and Jeff Lockwood, the dynamic duo behind the captivating podcast, Once Upon A Meadow.

Willow Belden

Willow is an award-winning journalist and creator of Out There, an internationally recognized podcast that explores big questions through intimate stories outdoors.

Jeff Lockwood

Jeff is a writer, ecologist and professor of natural sciences and humanities at the University of Wyoming. He’s published numerous books, essays, and even operas, and he loves making up bedtime stories with animal characters.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Listen to the podcast Once upon a Meadow featuring Willow Belden and Jeff Lockwood.
Visit the Wyoming Humanities Council website for more information about their programs.
Check out Willow Belden's podcast Out There for stories about the outdoors.
Explore the activities and coloring pages available on the Once upon a Meadow website.
Share the podcast with parents, educators, or anyone interested in children's stories with social and environmental justice themes.

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