Podcast of the Month (September/October): Foreign Service Journal
"Congratulations on this outstanding podcast, brilliantly produced..." --Aaron Williams, former Director of the Peace Corps
"The heart of Wurst’s podcast resides in the power of human connections, what happens when people from different worlds and religions and backgrounds reach beyond their comfort zone to forge real connections. The soft power on display here contrasts brilliantly with the strongman saber rattling and military marches that have filled world capitols, east and west, in recent months." --Ben East, author of Profiles in Service: Fourteen Journeys from Peace Corps Volunteer to U.S. Ambassador
"This series is absolutely critical for the current era when we are quickly dismantling our soft power on every level. Kudos for putting this together." --Keith Mines, retired soldier, diplomat, and United States Institute for Peace veteran
"Congratulations on the start of this unique gathering of crucial global stories of service." --Alonzo Wind, author of A Jew in Gaza
"So timely." --Sara Sullivan, Strategic Communications Expert, formerly with USAID
"Great storytelling about the importance of connection with people outside the US." --Evelyn LaTorre, author of Between Inca Walls and Love in Any Language
"What wonderful stories! I am so looking forward to hearing more." --MaryAnn Shank, returned Peace Corps volunteer (Somolia)
Episode #1: Carl Henn
"He had me at Batman!" --Ben East, author of Profiles in Service: Fourteen Journeys from Peace Corps Volunteer to U.S. Ambassador
"Carl is a great storyteller with a fabulous story to tell." --Stephen Callahan, retired diplomat, Senior Foreign Service
Episode #4: Ambassador Pamela White
"What a great set of stories by one of the great leaders of international development and diplomacy... Ambassador Pam White!" --Aaron Williams, former Director of the Peace Corps