episode 9: Kimi Culp: Learning the Generosity of Resilience, Leaving Behind Oprah and Network TV, and Finding Your Personal Mission
Kimi was a successful television producer working with the biggest networks, like CNN, NBC and Oprah. But a mountaintop revelation led her to leave it all behind. Today she’s the voice behind what might be the world’s first “one for one” charitable podcast. Her show features people who’ve survived terrible ordeals. In this interview, she shares the inspiring lessons she’s learned from them.
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We discuss:
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What makes a great story — and how to tell it well
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The overarching lessons Kimi has learned from her guests on the show
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Her work on the excellent documentary Gleason, which captures the experience of an NFL player battling against Lou Gehrig’s disease — and which is I think just an outstanding tribute to human courage and faith
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The toughest story Kimi has ever told on her podcast
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And lastly, toward the end of our interview, you’ll hear a special surprise we have for Kimi