In this hour, moxie, grit, and growing up. Stories of the strength, both physical and mental, of young women. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Sandra Kimokoti feels conflicted over her physical strength.

Wanjiru Kibera goes off the path in the Kenyan wilderness.

Gabrielle Shelton tries to find work as a welder.

Catherine Smyka and her male friend have the same taste in women.

Christal Brown finds a connection to her father through dance.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is dealing with this issue, there are resources available to you. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Hosted by the Moth’s Director of Development, Lee Ann Gullie.

Storytellers:

Jim Beebe-Woodard’s parents teach him a lesson about empathy and care for others.

Richard Cardillo heals through the act of giving bread.

If the transformative power of storytelling has reached you or you would like to ensure it reaches others, please make a donation to The Moth today, Text GIVE23 to 78679 to make a fully tax deductible donation and help ensure our continued work to nurture empathy and build community.

In this hour, stories of beauty—internal, skin-deep, and previously undiscovered. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

George Dawes Green encounters many characters while working on a crisis hotline.

Archy Jamjun wants to be beautiful like his sister.

Annette Herfkens survives a plane crash.

To err is human—and in this hour, we explore humanity in all its imperfections. Lost baggage, Kool Aid mishaps, and not eating enough fruit. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of The Moth Radio Hour.

Storytellers:

Maxie Jones gives in to peer pressure and faces the wrath of his mother.

Kate Oliver's determination to impress her partner's family backfires and leaves her in distress.

James Fitzgerald is hell bent on watching Power Rangers.

At the age of 24, Beau Davis prepares himself for his first airplane journey.

Diana Thompson finds herself in a Scottish dancing group, at her mother’s insistence.

In this hour, stories of finding hope, grace, and light during unexpected times and in unexpected places. A bookstore, a high school tournament, and death row. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Maniza Naqvi travels across the world to help save a bookstore.

Michael Watson yearns to participate in the sports culture in his high school.

After her wrongful conviction, Sunny Jacobs tries to make a life for herself on death row.

Jitesh Jaggi tries to cure his homesickness with a family recipe.

A special Mother's Day edition of The Moth Radio Hour. A mother helps her daughter get her first contact lenses, an unwanted parental intervention at a school concert, a new mother in Zambia awaits test results, a life or death bee sting and a teenage mother who couldn't be happier to welcome her child to the world. Hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Chrissie Graham is a nerdy girl who needs contacts and promptly loses one.

Catherine Palmer tries to micromanage her son at a school concert.

Constance Mudenda is a healthcare worker with a health scare of her own.

Matthew Dicks has an allergic reaction to a bee sting and needs his mother.

Melissa Rodriguez grew up a foster child and then has a child of her own.

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Lo and behold! Stories of shocks and surprises—both good and bad. A birthday gift with unintended consequences, family secrets, and support from an unlikely fanbase. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Michelle Jalowski. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Jessie shows her family photos from her recent travels...and more. 

Cat Powell-Hoffman learns about her biological family.

Musician Paul Chin works tirelessly on an EP.

Kelli Dunham doesn't like accepting help from others. 

Podcast # 891

It never hurts to be prepared for the worst. Especially when it comes to losing your job.

Everyone says to “be authentic” or “just be yourself” at work. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter?

Here’s how to know if you’re making enough time for happiness, and what to do if you’re not.

Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends?

Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends?

Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends?

Real inclusion means your employees feel included, involved and accepted at work. (3 of 3)

Many diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace fall short of helping employees feel like they belong — and why this matters. (1 of 3)

How can people stay viable and valuable throughout their careers?

What does it take to become a professional photographer (and maybe even get your photos noticed by Beyoncé)?

I am fascinated by coding. Seriously, how does it even work? And what is it like to be the person behind the code — a software engineer?

As some of us head back to the workplace, we’re going to confront something we haven’t in a while: other people. It’s going to tire you out. Here’s how to cope.

Former Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly: Empowering Workers to Create ‘Magic’

What Does It Take to Be a Freelance Artist?

Rumor has it that having hobbies can actually make you happier, less stressed, and more creative. But is it actually true?

Being a museum curator is all about helping artists bring their ideas to life — but it’s not always easy.

I can attend protests and sign petitions all day long, but in the end, it’s the attorneys working in public interest law that will help turn the changes I want to see into realities.

You may think of your career as a ladder–straight up, or down–but a better analogy might be a rock climbing wall, where going sideways or even backwards can be how you find your unique route to the top.

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Hard-to-meet goals can frustrate children with ADHD. Deploy these approaches to prevent meltdowns and transform relationships.

Scripts and approaches to clarify patient communication and improve health outcomes.

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Greg Kinsey, Industry Executive at Hitachi, reveals how creative uses of the DMAIC process with digital transformation are helping factories to unlock the next level of process improvement.

Testing potential improvements can get complicated when working with multiple suppliers in different steps of a process. Using a Monte Carlo Simulation can help illuminate the results you’d like to see.

Yesterday, Mashable published a piece on Facebook's potentially massive IPO. The numbers are absolutely astounding: if Facebook's IPO goes as expected, it will raise six times as much money as Google's. But even more incredibly, this will value the company at $100 billion. For some comparison, let's look at a corporate giant like Pfizer. It's currently ...

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When you think of the value a side hustle can bring to your life, what comes to mind? If one of your first thoughts is "making extra money," you're not wrong. Starting a side gig is a great way to bring in extra income during your time away from your primary job. But you might also want to consider how the right side hustle can make you better and more ...

Artificial intelligence brings a new dimension of precision and efficiency to automated inspection applications.

Selecting the correct phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) probe is critical for accurate inspections. This guide provides practical advice to help you make well-informed decisions and ensure optimal results.

Time series analysis enables manufacturers to track quality data, revealing patterns, trends, and anomalies to maintain consistent production standards. This method can be applied to daily production output or hourly quality measurements.

Though FaciliWorks CMMS is already used by hundreds of Mexican companies, there is still an enormous number of potential clients who are in need of a system like FaciliWorks.

The solar cells that have a conversion efficiency of 21 percent.

Regulations could cost the U.S. economy $3.4 trillion.

What level of quality do you feel is required in orthopedic implants, pacemakers and other critical, life-sustaining medical devices? The highest quality, of course!

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the latest cohorts in its Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP).

Through its memberships in America Makes, WMT&R joins other leading member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources that are working together to innovate and accelerate additive manufacturing and 3-D printing.

This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). After move in, the building was 76 million pounds heavier.

Carbon fiber reinforced plastics, or CFRPs, are found throughout the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as in high-performance sporting goods, due to their light-weight, high-strength properties.

The symposium will be held in conjunction with the November standards development meetings of the committee.

AS9100, the global quality management standard for aviation, space, and defense, reflects this commitment to excellence. Obtaining AS9100 certification is vital for success in this sector. This guide assists organizations in navigating the certification process, ensuring the implementation of top-quality practices across their systems.

Enhanced LWIR thermal performance with leading SWaP provides low-risk integration for unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights.