Contributor

Inside Stories

Storytelling has a way of amplifying voices and lowering fences in our communities. “Inside Stories” podcast explores Madison one story at a time. In each episode, Takeyla Benton and Jen Rubin feature a story that was told in front of an audience in Madison, then interview the storyteller to dig deeper into the story and how they crafted it. Contact the team at insidestoriespodcast@gmail.com.

Latest Contributed Stories

Takeyla Benton and her son, Langston. (Courtesy of Takeyla Benton)

June 16, 2020

‘I Am Terrified For His Life’: A Mother’s Love And Worry For Her Black Son

There are parents in Wisconsin who fear for the future of their Black sons. That's no different for storyteller Takeyla Benton of Madison, who wishes others would see her son ...

Marisol Gonzalez of Madison, Wisconsin. (Courtesy of Marisol Gonzalez)

May 5, 2020

Winning Neighbors Over With Food, Parties And Kindness

Moving to a new community can spark a host of challenges. Marisol Gonzalez of Madison shares a story about trying to win over her new neighbors with food and kindness. ...

February 26, 2020

Moms Don’t Cry: The Challenge Of Modeling Emotional Health For Your Kids

Takeyla Benton has always tried to be strong for her kids. But, the Madison storyteller wonders if that has come at a price. === It's a rare thing to get ...

Tandalaya Taylor reads to fellow students in UW's Odyssey Project. (Photo by Kevin Mullen)

August 14, 2019

The Biggest Daydream: Living Cancer-Free

Dreaming can help some people get through incredibly difficult times. Tandalaya Taylor of Madison talks about how daydreaming helped her overcome a major health crisis and appreciate everyday life. == ...

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