Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit

This limited-run podcast from WFPL — produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab — brings you first-person accounts from people in your community who’ve overcome some significant challenge and thrived despite the odds. They’re hopeful stories, in a world that’s often full of the opposite. From Louisville Public Media.

Latest episodes

1. Tough And Universal: After Health Scare, Asia Ford Lost Nearly Half Her Body Weight

   02 Nov 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, Louisville mother Asia Ford talks about the moment that m…

   12 min ▶

2. Tough And Universal: After Being Shot, Former Football Star Herb Henry Takes Up Wheelchair Basketball

   26 Oct 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, former U of L football star Herb Henry talks about his li…

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3. Tough And Universal: For Sally Evans And Paige Harlow, Reconciling Faith And Identity Was A Long Journey

   19 Oct 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, married couple Sally Evans and Paige Harlow talk about ho…

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4. Tough And Universal: Longtime Educator Catherine Talbott Is Still Passionate About Teaching

   12 Oct 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, longtime educator Catherine Talbott remembers being among…

   13 min ▶

5. Tough And Universal: Law School Graduate Carlos Hernandez Remembers Journey From Cuba To Louisville

   05 Oct 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, recent law school graduate Carlos Hernandez Ocampo recall…

   19 min ▶

6. Tough And Universal: Cooking Instructor Nikkia Rhodes Remembers Smoketown Childhood

   28 Sep 2018

   “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit” is a new series from WFPL produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab. In this episode, cooking instructor Nikkia Rhodes talks about her struggle…

   13 min ▶

7. Tough and Universal - A New Podcast from WFPL and IDEAS xLab

   26 Sep 2018

   Beginning later this week, WFPL will air the first story in a new series: “Tough and Universal: Stories of Grit.” These stories — produced in partnership with IDEAS xLab — are firs…

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