People & Places
How Do You Deal With Challenges?
Brian has learned through failure and knows preparation and a drive to continue learning make daunting tasks seem doable. Learn how else Brian overcomes challenges, and get to know our Kansas City neighbors. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and on Flatland’s Youtube page…
Read MoreHow Do You Stay Inspired?
Armond stays inspired by forcing himself out of his comfort zone. After traveling to various parts of the world, he says he learned to appreciate different cultures and that it has shaped his world view. “I get up and I go, and it’s not that bad,” he said. “Now that is how I get my…
Read MoreA Priest, A Chef and a Hunger to Feed Kansas City
The first man I serve has sunburned skin and is wearing a ripped T-shirt. “How is today going?” I ask. “Not well,” he replies. I’m not sure how to reply. The man scratches at his side before pointing to baked chicken and roasted potatoes. I fill his plate, carry it to the register and tell…
Read MoreWhat Holds You Back?
For Justin, his empathetic tendencies make it hard sometimes to focus on himself. “It’s like a gift and a curse,” he says. “It’s a double-edged sword — help everybody I want to help but then don’t help myself, you need a balance to that.” Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share…
Read MoreWhat Moves You Forward? | Susan, Milan and Becky
Susan brought her granddaughter, Milan, to TEDxKCWomen, to show her that “girls are great.” Becky is moved forward by the fear of dying and drive to “keep being young.” Flatland spoke to audience members at the TEDxKCWomen event on Dec. 1 at the Music Hall in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. We asked them what moves…
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