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Arlene Martinez
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Love, Romance and Other Disasters
Arlene Martinez produces the In California newsletter for the USA TODAY Network and has been part of the Storytellers Project in V...
Stories
Love, Romance & Other Disasters: Gabi Conti - Dating Challenge Accepted
Gabi Conti shares a journey of self-discovery during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb. 12, 2020.
Love, Romance & Other Disasters: Elizabeth Olsen - One Foot In Front Of The Other
Elizabeth Olson talks about running for love as part of the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb 12, 2020.
Love, Romance & Other Disasters: Wendy Leung - If I Had Known
Wendy Leung shares a story of regret as part of the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb 12, 2020.
Love, Romance & Other Disasters: Pablo Marz - The One That Got Away
Pablo Marz talks about the one that got away during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb 12, 2020.
Love, Romance & Other Disasters: Michelle Roger - Dating interviews
Michelle Rogers talks of looking for romance as part of the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb 12, 2020.
Love, Romance and Other Disasters: Vicki Juditz - It's as if he never existed
Vicki Juditz shares a story of healing as part of the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Love, Romance and Other Disasters." Feb 12, 2020.
Blended: Erica Blumfield - In my mind
As part of the Ventura Storytellers Project, Erica Blumfield shares a story of mental health recovery. Recorded 11/12/10
Blended: Sharra Lou Arriola - Like a Poodle in a Sweater
Sharra Lou Arriola shares her journey of finding her passion during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of "Blended" stories.
Blended: Gabe Teran - Do you want to meet your dad
As part of the Ventura Storytellers Project, Gabe Teran tells the story of meeting his father. Recorded 11/12/10
Blended: Lisa Sadowski - Polar opposite siblings
As part of the Ventura Storytellers Project, Lisa Sadowski shares a journey of discovery. Recorded 11/12/10
Blended: Shelba Cole Robison - Dressing and drama
As part of the Ventura Storytellers Project, Shelba Cole Robison shares the story of an unsettling Thanksgiving dinner with family. Recorded 11/12/19
Blended: Cheryl Immel - Like a father to her
As part of the Ventura Storytellers Project, Cheryl Immel shares the story of a brother-in-law who was more like a father to her. Recorded 11/12/10
So This Happened: Melody Barooni - This would be the last time
Melody Barooni shares her story of coming out during a Ventura Storytellers Project event at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Sept. 6, 2019
So This Happened: Gretchen Macchiarella - Like a romance novel
Gretchen Macchiarella shares the tale of romance during the Ventura Storytellers Project event at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Sept. 6, 2019
So This Happened: Josh Damigo - "Worst gig of my life"
Josh Damigo recalls a terrible night as a musician during a Ventura Storytellers Project event at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Sept. 6, 2019
So This Happened: Alison Sutton - No job, no plan and no idea what to do next
Alison Sutton shares a story for "So this happened..." for the Ventura Storytellers Project. The event took place on Sept. 6, 2019 in Simi Valley.
So This Happened: Lydia Cruz-Machlitt - "I had heard the warnings"
So This Happened: Lydia Cruz-Machlitt shares her encounter with a hurricane during a Storytellers Project event at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Sept. 6, 2019
Away We Go: Diane Marquiss - A dream of exploration and adventure
Diane Marquiss shares her story of exploration and forgetfulness during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Away We Go: Sushila Wood - 1000 kilometers away
Sushila Wood discovers the legacy of her Australian grandmother during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Away We Go: Daniel Sandoval - Welcome to Holland
Daniel Sandoval tells of raising a son with special needs during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Away We Go: Shakira Nanyonjo - From Uganda to America
Shakira Nanyonjo: shares her solo journey from Uganda to America during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Away We Go: Alan Salazar - A story of Thunder and Lighting
Alan Salazar shares his story of crossing a dark sea in a canoe during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Away We Go: Megan Diskin - "We rode camels through the desert"
Megan Diskin tells of a dream trip to Egypt as a 7th grader during the Ventura Storytellers Project's night of stories from the theme Away We Go.
Love Romance Other Disasters: Brian Williams
In 1998 at 4 1/2 yrs old Brian lost both his parents. Growing up with PTSD, ADHD, and depression made life a struggle. Brian shares his journey to find peace…
Love Romance Other Disasters: Tami Davis
In 2001, 19 year old Tami working for the U.S. coast guard meet BM3 Sean Davis but it would be a year later until they could date. Tami shares a…
Love Romance Other Disasters: Scott Friedman
June 1981 Scott found himself going through a divorce. Scott is self proclaimed bad at emotions but learned the kindness people shared with you can make all the difference.
Love Romance Other Disasters: Monique GonzalezÂ
Monique creator of 'Loud and Queer' tells her story about heartbreak, finding her own sense of self, and passions.
Love Romance Other Disasters: Erin Prewitt - 'To love again after loss'
Erin tells the story of what it was like to start dating after her husband had been killed by an intoxicated driver.
Love Romance Other Disasters: Michelle Rogers
Michelle shares her story about family illness and how it came to be that she'd be the kidney donor for her boyfriends sister.