Suzanne Rust

That was Whitney McGuire. Whitney is a sustainability strategist, lawyer, and consultant who helps arts and cultural institutions embed sustainability into their work. She's also the founder of the McGuire Consulting Group and a big believer in making sustainability more than just a buzzword. It's a necessity.

This may be Black History Month, but every week, The Moth showcases storytellers from all walks of life, including African Americans. Hopefully you see a little of yourself in these stories about growing up, no matter who the teller is. Next, we've got a story about getting your hands dirty.

This may be Black History Month, but every week, The Moth showcases storytellers from all walks of life, including African Americans. Hopefully you see a little of yourself in these stories about growing up, no matter who the teller is. Next, we've got a story about getting your hands dirty.

This may be Black History Month, but every week, The Moth showcases storytellers from all walks of life, including African Americans. Hopefully you see a little of yourself in these stories about growing up, no matter who the teller is. Next, we've got a story about getting your hands dirty.

Aubriana Paton told this story at an education showcase in New York, where the theme of the night was uncharted territory. Here's Aubriana, live at The Moth.

Aubriana Paton told this story at an education showcase in New York, where the theme of the night was uncharted territory. Here's Aubriana, live at The Moth.

Aubriana Paton told this story at an education showcase in New York, where the theme of the night was uncharted territory. Here's Aubriana, live at The Moth.

That was Aubriana Peton. Aubriana is an undergraduate student of English and history at Wesleyan University who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She loves her family, reading, knitting, and learning new things. She looks forward to dedicating her life to social justice. We'll be back in a second with another story about discovering who you are. Welcome back.

That was Aubriana Peton. Aubriana is an undergraduate student of English and history at Wesleyan University who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She loves her family, reading, knitting, and learning new things. She looks forward to dedicating her life to social justice. We'll be back in a second with another story about discovering who you are. Welcome back.

That was Aubriana Peton. Aubriana is an undergraduate student of English and history at Wesleyan University who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She loves her family, reading, knitting, and learning new things. She looks forward to dedicating her life to social justice. We'll be back in a second with another story about discovering who you are. Welcome back.

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we've been sharing stories from Black storytellers all about growing up. I was raised in a loving, Afrocentric household.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

By exposing me to art, music, literature, and their own personal stories, my parents made sure that I grew up with a sense of self-worth, one that made me not only proud of my people's past history, but also of our present strengths and capabilities. They taught me to know the power of that combination. Our final story is a favorite from the archive.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

Jacoby Cochran told this at a New York City main stage where the theme of the night was pass and go. Here's Jacoby live at the night.

That was Jacoby Cochran. Jacoby is a writer, educator, and storyteller. He is the award-winning host of CityCast Chicago, Chicago's favorite daily news podcast. He has also been a Moth Story Slam host in Chicago for the past eight years. That's it for this episode.