Episode 56: Shining Hope Through Storytelling & Filmmaking, featuring Allison Norlian

In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Allison Norlian for a powerful conversation about the intersection of storytelling, mental health, and disability advocacy. Allison shares her journey from television reporting to co-founding her production company, BirdMine, where she uses film to amplify underrepresented voices and spark meaningful change. She opens up about her personal struggles with anxiety, the importance of maintaining mental and physical well-being, and how she manages stress through proactive self-care. They also discuss Allison’s short film THIRTEEN, inspired by her family’s experience navigating tradition and disability, and her incredible journey of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about resilience, Hope, and using storytelling to drive social change.

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