This episode is a chat with Ufuk Özalp, a native and citizen of Turkey, who owns a tourism agency, Mosaics of Turkiye. He started the company because of his passion for his country’s culture and history. After all, he loves traveling because he wants to share Turkey with new friends from other countries. I can attest to how he provides a 100% quality experience for travelers. You can find more information at the Website: https://mosaicsofturkiye.com

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Join host Dr. Barbara Tucker this week as she sits down with acclaimed Southern novelist Ann Hite, a renowned storyteller whose debut novel Ghost On Black Mountain was a finalist for the Townsend Prize and won the Georgia Author of the Year award. Ann shares her journey crafting haunting Appalachian tales that breathe life into characters dictating their own stories, her love of a library that spans a thousand books, and the inspiration behind her latest works. Tune in for a rich conversation on heritage, voice, and the power of place in story.

In this inspiring conversation, host Barbara Tucker welcomes Dr. Jeevani Sammeta, assistant professor of communication at Dalton State College, whose journey spans from Hyderabad, India, to northwest Georgia. Dr. Sammeta shares how she transitioned from engineering to filmmaking and academia, reflects on the cultural shifts between India and the U.S., and explains her research on the growing national influence of South Indian cinema. She also discusses her creative process, her new documentary projects, and the joy of teaching film. Together, they explore storytelling, creativity, and the beauty of carrying one’s culture across continents.

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