Whitney McGuire, a sustainability strategist and consultant, reflects on her Buddhist upbringing and the journey to self-acceptance in a predominantly Christian society. Aubrianna Peton, an English and history student, shares her summer experience cleaning up garbage while rethinking her relationship with food waste and its broader social implications. Jacoby Cochran, a renowned storyteller, reminisces about his childhood in a supportive skating community, highlighting the importance of family bonds and cultural legacy.