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REAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE POWER OF WORDS

"You never know when you might make a difference in someone’s life. It’s the basic kindness that changes another person’s path. That’s what this series is about for me. I want to pull up a chair and talk to people about the power of their words. I’m here to engage youth in real conversations about self-worth, mental health, and what 'connection' means in a modern world.

So, I walked into a Junior High with nothing more than an iPhone and a tripod. No producers or lighting specialists. Just students and a series of chats to help today’s youth through challenging times. At various points, the footage appears gritty, as is the world we live in... the juxtaposition of technology and real needs.

The Loodor Tales Series follows Grey the Kitten on her journey to discover who she is and how she can help others. I used the characters from the first two books in the series as a baseline from which to establish dialogue and pose the question, HOO Are You? For me, Grey represents the balance of becoming your best self while striving to achieve collective success. Words can build things or break them."

Therein lies the magic of our voice.

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Episode 101 - Kelvey, Age 14

In Episode 101, author Summer Nilsson talks to highschool student, Kelvey, about Loodor Tales character symbolism, falsenarrative, and the impact of social media on mental health for teenagers.

“You take the best moments from your life and put them out there on social media… but you’re missing the real moments of life. You’re missing the hard times that make you who you are because it’s not cool to put that out there.” - Kelvey

In Episode 101, author Summer Nilsson talks to high school student, Kelvey, about Loodor Tales character symbolism, false narrative, and the impact of social media on mental health for teenagers.

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HOO Are You with Kelvey (Hear Full Audio)

Episode 102 - RIYAH, Age 14

In Episode 102, author Summer Nilsson has a real conversation with Junior High student, Riyah, about overcoming self-doubt and finding inner strength in a social world.

“Reading these books really helped me find my self-worth. These characters spoke to me and made me feel like maybe I’m not the only one.” - Riyah

In Episode 102, author Summer Nilsson has a real conversation with Junior High student, Riyah, about overcoming self-doubt and finding inner strength in a social world.

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HOO Are You with Riyah (Hear Full Audio)

Episode 103 - KOLBIE, Age 15

In Episode 103, author Summer Nilsson talks to high school student, Kolbie, about the Loodor Tales storylines, her transition from homeschool to public school, and the role kindness plays in changing lives.

“I think we need to push the message of telling others that they are loved. In this day and time, no one tells each other that they are loved. Just going up to someone randomly and saying “hey, you’re doing great,” and giving them a hug… it could make their day.” - Kolbie

In Episode 103, author Summer Nilsson talks to high school student, Kolbie, about the Loodor Tales storylines, her transition from homeschool to public school, and the role kindness plays in changing lives.