Quixotic Heights Podcast
Quixotic Heights Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Quixotic Heights Podcast, where dreams take flight... where we celebrate the dreamers, the visionaries, and the bold souls who dare to chase the impossible!
Each episode brings you inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their wildest aspirations into reality, overcoming obstacles that seem insurmountable along the way.
Join my Quixotes as we meet those who live passionately, refuse to settle for the ordinary, and push the boundaries of what's possible in pursuit of their dreams.
May their stories inspire you to dream big & never give up.
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The show focuses on themes of aspiration, resilience, and transformation through storytelling. Episodes cover diverse topics such as alternative medicine with Dr. Julie Tran discussing Eastern practices, personal recovery and forgiveness with Jennifer Mangini reflecting on her experiences post-Oklahoma City bombing, and the intertwining of archaeology and the paranormal with author Betsey Kulakowski. Each episode seeks to inspire listeners to embrace their dreams and overcome their challenges.
Welcome to the Quixotic Heights Podcast, where dreams take flight… where we celebrate the dreamers, the visionaries, and the bold souls who dare to chase the impossible!
Each episode brings you inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their wildest aspirations into reality, overcoming obstacles that seem insurmountable along the way.
Join my Quixotes as we meet those who live passionately, refuse to settle for the ordinary, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in pursuit of their dreams.
May their stories inspire you to dream big & never give up.
Today, we’re joined by Jackie Kraft — a writer, journalist, educator, and storyteller whose life and work defy simplecategories. Jackie is the author of ”Some of My Best Friends Are ETs,” a memoir chronicling her lifelong encounters with extraterrestrials, and ”Under a Sunflower Moon,” a collection of Cherokee stories and poems that honor heritage, resilience, and the sacred in everyday life.
From producing documentaries and radio for Kansas City stations, to teaching children with special needs, to servingher community through countless boards and organizations, Jackie’s voice carries both authority and heart. In her writing, she invites us to look beyond the ordinary — whether it’s through the lens of interstellar contact or the survival stories
We discuss what it means to live with mystery, to honor ancestral wisdom, and to find the courage to tell stories that many might not dare to share. Jackie Kraft is here to take us on a journey that spans galaxies and generations. While in Kansas City, Jackie Kraft produced news, interviews, promos, and mini documentaries for the CBS affiliates KCTV-5 and KCMO. She produced The Walt Bodine Show for KMBZ and served as on-air talent, creating news, editorials, andinterviews for The Women’s Show at KCUR-PBS. Jackie holds a Master’s from the University of Kansas. She taught Special Education for Behavior Disorders, including children with autism and learning disabilities, in both Shawnee Mission and Olathe District Schools. She was a community volunteer serving as an officer on many boards of directors.
https://quillhawkpublishing.com/pages/jackie-kraft
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