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At a time when there seems to be an insatiable appetite for personal stories in podcasts, is there such a thing as going too far? How can we responsibly handle stories of lived experience when it comes to race, class, abilities and more? Join Media Girlfriends and podcast producers Tori Allen, Garvia Bailey, Nana aba Duncan and Hannah Sung to talk about the highs and lows of producing personal stories for podcasts.

Session co-presented with

Originally broadcast on Wednesday, January 27 at 11:00 AM. Watch on demand until February 28. Closed Captioning will be available on the recording up to 72 hours after the event wraps.

Before the show, hear an excerpt from:

Asiate Imparfaite/ Imperfect Asian
Laura has one-on-one conversations with guests who have life paths that diverge from social and family expectations in this podcast about the Asian-Canadian experience. // One of the 12 podcasts selected for Opening Act, a Festival initiative showcasing the next wave of Canadian audio storytellers.

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