A Fresh Story

Oct 10 2024 39 mins 2
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A Fresh Story Podcast is a top 2% personal journals podcast, hosted by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Jenny Dreizen, that delves into courageous life choices, creative concepts, and fresh start stories through candid conversations. The podcast explores cultural subjects often overlooked, offering listeners a fresh perspective on various life experiences. Join the sisters and guests on a journey discussing bravery, significant decisions, and fresh starts, navigating the complexities of the human experience.

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Jim wants us all to take a little and leave a little

Oct 10 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Olivia chats with IBMA award winning musician Jim Hurst about the evolving political landscape in the United States since 2016. Jim reflects on his experiences as a musician in Nashville, noting how COVID-19 has shaped political conversations among his peers. They dive into the challenges of navigating political discourse in a polarized environment and explore the

Meech thinks pop-culture is at the heart of everything

Oct 01 2024 54 mins  
We chatted with Meecham Whitson Meriweather, a culture writer, screenwriter, and soon-to-be author whose work has been featured in outlets like Vulture, New York Magazine, Men’s Health, and more. Meecham shares his journey from studying architecture to becoming a prominent voice in pop culture, diving into topics like the evolving nature of modern dating, the impact of celebrity

The Election Season: What if I want to vote early?

Oct 01 2024 4 mins  
*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general informationEarly voting is a great choice for a number of reasons - given the extended nature of early voting the lines are usually shorter and voting becomes an easy, fast activity that fits into your schedule. Additionally, if you can vote on an alternate day (early) it relieves the polls on day of voting, meaning peo

The Election Season: What if I make a mistake on my ballot?

Oct 01 2024 4 mins  
What if I make a mistake on my ballot?*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general informationIn person voting with a paper ballot: If you make a mistake on your ballot you can and should totally ask for a new ballot! Do NOT try to cross out or cover up the mistake, just pop over to the poll worker and let them know you made a mistake and need a new ballot. In per

The Election Season: Can I bring my kids with me to vote?

Sep 30 2024 3 mins  
Kids can totally come vote with you and come into the booth with you until they are 18! Some states DO have some restrictions around how many children you can bring into the booth with you, so contact your local board of elections if you need to bring more than 1 child in the voting booth with you. Talk to your child about who you are voting for and why you vote. Voting is an excep

The Election Season: What if I’m anxious about finding my polling location?

Sep 30 2024 3 mins  
Practice run, baby! If you’re a nervous parker or get anxious about going to new locations, do a practice run! You might be limited on time on election day, so go take a quiet Saturday and go scope out the site. Polling locations are often public spaces like schools, community centers or fire houses— look up your polling site, grab a coffee and check it out. Map a few parking s

The Election Season: What if I don’t know if I need identification to vote?

Sep 30 2024 3 mins  
What if I don’t know if I need identification to vote?Voter ID laws vary [wildly] state to state. Luckily the government has made this handy table with ID laws for each state. Some states need no ID, some states require any government issued ID and some you can even use a utility bill. If you DO need your ID make sure it is current and not expired. Make sure you know where your I

The Election Season: Can I wear my candidate’s name to vote?

Sep 30 2024 4 mins  
What if I want to wear my candidate’s name to vote? Bit of bad news for you on that one — you can’t appear to be endorsing a candidate or campaigning at the polls. The distance from the polling location to where one is allowed to campaign and/or endorse vary state to state so it’s better to ditch your candidate’s name and rock some red, white and/or blue or wear a shirt t

The Election Season: What if the polls close while I'm in line waiting to vote?

Sep 30 2024 3 mins  
What if the polls close while I am in line waiting to vote?*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general informationIf the polls close while you’re in line to vote don’t leave. Don’t step out of line. If you are already in line when the polls close, stay in line until you get the chance to cast your ballot. You have the right to vote. Just hang in line until

The Election Season: What if I didn't send my absentee ballot in?

Sep 30 2024 4 mins  
What if you didn’t send your absentee ballot in? Well, we have answers!This is one of those “depends” answers — you might be able to vote in person even if you received a ballot in the mail, every state has different rules so check your location out! If you can’t find the information you’re looking for call your local election board.Learn more here: https://www.freshsta