THE WHITNEY REYNOLDS SHOW

#1101 Choosing Joy Anyway

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Whitney opens the season with stories of choosing joy in the face of challenge. Luv City founder
Dre Rodriguez spreads love through art and community, while drummer Victoria Boateng shows
the rhythm of resilience as a performer with autism. Chef Soo Ahn brings passion and purpose
to the plate, and comedian Craig Robinson reminds us laughter is healing.

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Stories of joy, resilience, and laughter remind us happiness is a daily choice.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, dre rodriguez, victoria boateng, chef sooahn, craig robinson, joy,
laughter, resilience, love.


#1102 Reclaiming Identity

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This episode explores the power of reclaiming identity and using voice as visibility. Author Joe
Chianakas opens up about writing and mentoring through LGBTQ representation, while The
National Kidney Foundation highlights stories of survival and self-definition through second
chances.

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From identity to advocacy, each story shows how reclaiming self sparks purpose.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, identity, lgbtq, nationalkidneyfoundation, joechianakas,
creativity, love, author


#1103 Everyday Brave

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Whitney spotlights everyday courage—where bravery meets compassion. Yvette
Jones-Swanson uplifts homeless veterans, Kellie Sbrocchi shows creative resilience, Bill
Condon shares artistry through Killer of the Spider Woman, and Dr. Terence Lester leads Love
Beyond Walls, reminding us courage starts with choosing others before self.

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Everyday bravery shines through stories of service, creativity, and compassion.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, Yvette joness wanson, veterans, kellie sbrocchi, bill condon,
Killer of thes piderwoman, dr terence lester, everyday brave, courage


#1104 Home Grown

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This episode celebrates homegrown heroes shaping communities. Soccer player Justin
Reynolds of Chicago Fire FC reflects on roots and representation. Dr. Patrick Kalenzi shares his
journey from immigrant to impact-maker, and educator Martha Osornio Ruiz of MARWEN shows
how nurturing creativity uplifts generations.

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Homegrown hearts shaping change—through art, service, and community.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, homegrown, justinreynolds, chicagofirefc, roots,
drpatrickkalenzi, immigrant, veterinarian, marthaosornioruiz, marwen, creativity, art, community


#1105 Digging Up Dreams

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Whitney uncovers stories of bold dreams brought to life. Entrepreneur Betsy Fore honors her
Native heritage while building future-forward businesses. Trent Davis turns pain into music,
Victoria Thomas speeds ahead with Porsche, and celebrity Nigel Barker shares how vision and
persistence turn dreams into legacy.

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Bold dreamers prove that purpose grows when we dig deep and believe big.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitney reynolds, betsy fore, native american, entrepreneur, digging up dreams,
dreams, heritage, trent davis, music, rap, victoria thomas, porsche, nigel barker


#1106 Light Through The Battle

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The season closes with powerful stories of perseverance and light. Mikaela De Leon shares
hope through healing, Robert Cain skates forward after life’s setbacks, singer Jeremy Rosado
uplifts with faith and voice.

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Faith, strength, and grace—light shines brightest through the battle.

Tags: pbs, wrs, whitneyreynolds, lighthroughthebattle, mikaeladeleon, cancer, hope, robertcain,
jeremyrosado, singer, christianmusic, faith