Smiling Through Hardship with Samira
Samira's positivity is infectious - and with everyone she's been through, it's impressive, too. I was so thrilled to sit down with Samira this week, who works locally in my community, who EVERYONE lov...
30 Syys 32min
Jumping Out of Planes with Sarah Jane
This week on How to Talk to Strangers, I sat down with Sarah Jane. Funny, kind, warm, and adored by many, Sarah Jane is adventurous as she is surprising. Our conversation reminded me that just becaus...
23 Syys 19min
Meet Hot Dog Eddie
This week, I embarked on my first scheduled interview a stranger: Hot Dog Eddie. Not only does he make the most delicious hot dogs, but his warmth, candor, and authenticity were so authentic, he remin...
16 Syys 28min
My Daughter! Jamie Smith Quenqua
We are officially in Season 2 of How to Talk to Strangers! Now that the podcast is public, I'm so excited to be starting more conversations with new people that I'm discovering in my travels and every...
9 Syys 31min
Season 1 Finale
What a wild and amazing ride Season 1 has been! Thank you, listeners, for all going on this journey with me. I hope you enjoyed the conversations as much as I did and hope you learned a thing or two a...
24 Syys 20259min
Heidi the Pilot
Joe Quenqua is back at the airport again this week, this time striking up a conversation in an airport lounge. And while she didn't disclose her profession in the conversation, Joe spoke to Heidi, who...
3 Syys 202514min
Gus the Pianist (with his music!)
This week, after a brief summer hiatus, Joe Quenqua returned with a conversation with Gus. While in the airport, he met Gus playing Bohemian Rhapsody on one of LAX's pianos - and his music was beautif...
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