Self-Interview of Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and creator of Stories of COVID.
Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants leave for future generations, as the purpose of this book is to both document this era for posterity and to share the lessons we've learned so they aren't lost. These bonus episodes are heartfelt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.
Participants included in this episode are:
Norm Baur
Jack Stafford
Cathy Ma
Sharissa Arnold
Alex C.
Stuart Webb
Michelle Griffen
Anna Rebecca Green
Melania B.
E.J. Wagner
Michael Shook
Thomas Funfsinn
Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co
Thomas is an American who currently lives in Beijing and is a school teacher. In his interview, he describes what it was like to be living in China during the pandemic, how technology helped, and expressed his frustration around outside opinions on China’s response to the pandemic. Interviewed 23 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
You can read some of Thomas' articles at https://www.thomasfunfsinn.com
Michael lives in California and shares a story where at the height of the pandemic, he witnessed the most beautiful act of community and kindness and how much of an impact it made on him. Interviewed 22 March 2022. Learn more about Stories of COVID at https://storiesofcovid.co
E.J. was pregnant when the pandemic hit, and in her interview describes the unexpected desire to be seen in this world as a pregnant person and the feelings that came along with realizing that wasn’t going to be the case for her. Interviewed 15 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Melania’s story is one of connection, family, and concern. She shares how the pandemic still looms for their family due to an immunocompromised family member, how she aches to preserve her daughter’s childhood, and how her family was formed in spite of the pandemic. Interviewed 11 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Anna is from the USA, but currently lives in Berlin. In her interview, she reflects on the difficulties of being a world away from her family during the pandemic, and how much anxiety relief came along with the release of the vaccine. Interviewed 10 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
In her interview, Michelle describes what it was like to be living in Portland, Oregon during the civil unrest after George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent introspection this sparked within herself. Interviewed 8 March 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Stuart is a virologist, and has been monitoring Google alerts for pandemics for the past 20 years. In his interview, he describes what it has been like for someone of his expertise to watch a pandemic play out in real time. Interviewed 22 February 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
At the beginning of March of 2020, Alex was struck with some wanderlust and decided to embark on a cross-country road trip, but quickly discovered that the trip wasn’t going to be what they had in mind. As the pandemic unfolded, Alex was troubled with the lack of consideration around COVID protections in their community, a concern that continues for them today. Interviewed 15 February 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Sharissa started the pandemic living and studying in Texas, but quickly moved back home to Oklahoma to be closer to family after she lost her grandfather to COVID. In her interview, she shares how her life has taken on a radically different path, one that has her following her dreams. Interviewed 25 January 2022. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
In her interview, Cathy Ma describes what it was like to be on the front lines of the supply chain and manufacturing industry at the start of the pandemic. She emotionally recalls her first hand account of how the industry banded together, both domestically and abroad, in order to provide the world with the PPE it so desperately needed. Interviewed 6 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Jack is a musician who lives in Southern Italy. In his interview, he describes how his music made its way to new audiences, and how the benefits of technology during this time assisted in that journey. Interviewed 26 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Norm Bour is a digital nomad and author who lives his life traveling the world. His journeys during the pandemic, while stunted, did not completely cease, and his craft became rejuvenated. Interviewed 26 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Every ten episodes I publish a bonus episode highlighting the final messages participants leave for future generations, as the purpose of this book is to both document this era for posterity and to share the lessons we've learned so they aren't lost. These bonus episodes are heartfelt and tender, as participants think to the future and send their hopes to those we'll never meet.
Participants included in this episode are:
Jason Murphy
Robin Stebbins
D.
Jaimie Christison
Matthew Condie
Madeline Cho
Krystle Dela Merced
Joseph Reid
Marcus Beebe
Rita Romão
Learn more about the project and sign up for an interview at https://storiesofcovid.co
Rita lives with her family of 9 in Lisbon, Portugal. In her interview, she describes what it was like to adjust to living with a household of that size during a lockdown, and how technology helped them thrive during this time. Interviewed 19 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
In his interview, Marcus describes how the slowdown of the pandemic provided him with the opportunity to reassess and make a plan for his financial goals. Interviewed 18 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Joseph is an author and mental health specialist who was about to embark on a fundraising endeavor for his next book when the pandemic hit. In spite of that challenge, he was able to pivot, and in turn provide essential mental health services during a time when many most needed it. Interviewed 8 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Madeleine shares her unique perspective on the pandemic, having lived in two major cities in Canada, both with varying degrees of regulations. Interviewed 5 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
Matthew has been working as a contact tracer during most of the pandemic, and has really enjoyed this work. In this episode, along with his personal story, he shares about how contact tracing works. Interviewed 4 November 2021. Learn more about leaving a story for future generations at https://storiesofcovid.co
