The Power of Story and the Courage to Change the World

This week’s episode features conversation with special guest, award-winning author and photographer John Noltner. We explore the power of story to bridge division and build community, and the importance of doing things in life that feed your soul.

John is the founder of “A Peace of My Mind," a multimedia arts project that includes books, exhibits, workshops, onsite studios and public talks that using portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. 

A gifted storyteller, John has worked on 4 continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience.  He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofit organizations.  His work, including A Peace of My Mind, reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations, and communities to articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections.

John’s newest book, Lessons on the Road to Peace, will go on sale Dec. 15 on the A Peace of My Mind website (it'll also be available on Amazon.com) – chronicling and reflecting on the 2.5 year journey John and his wife Karen took crisscrossing the country, encountering people whose stories help a polarized world to rediscover the common humanity that connects us.