<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Best Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Best Stories</b> is a podcast about the people who work closest to other humans — bartenders, nurses, teachers, flight attendants, funeral directors, you name it — and what those jobs have taught them about who we really are.</p><p>Every episode, we go deep into the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully strange behaviors they encounter every single day. Then we ask the question they've been waiting to answer: <i>What's your best story?</i></p><p>The one that still makes them laugh. The one they've told a hundred times. The one that stops a room.</p><p><b>Best Stories.</b> Everyone's got one. What's yours?</p>]]></description><link>www.best-story.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:08:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/WpsXFNub.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kit]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:19:10 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Kit]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><itunes:author>Kit</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Best Stories&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast about the people who work closest to other humans — bartenders, nurses, teachers, flight attendants, funeral directors, you name it — and what those jobs have taught them about who we really are.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every episode, we go deep into the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully strange behaviors they encounter every single day. Then we ask the question they&apos;ve been waiting to answer: &lt;i&gt;What&apos;s your best story?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The one that still makes them laugh. The one they&apos;ve told a hundred times. The one that stops a room.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Best Stories.&lt;/b&gt; Everyone&apos;s got one. What&apos;s yours?&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kit</itunes:name><itunes:email>kitji708@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Corp Exec Turned Restauranteur]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode features Tracy's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, through her successful restaurant venture.  It also explores the differences between corporate work and the restaurant business, hiring and customer interaction in the restaurant industry, and Tracy's culinary training and experiences. Tracy shares her future plans and emphasizes the importance of finding passion and following it. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Corporate experience translates to entrepreneurship</li><li>Customer interaction in corporate vs. restaurant</li><li>Impact of online reviews on restaurants</li></ul><p></p><p>Tracy's restaurant:</p><p>Island Fin Poke in Broomfield, CO</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ifpbroomfield?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ifpbroomfield?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8765506f-2708-4e24-a45d-cf96b81fc7f4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:32:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9c0e15880f9b60572d5f5e36f09191841b8fa5fffa87e73de62af2ec130679ec/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NzY1NTA2Zi0yNzA4LTRlMjQtYTQ1ZC1jZjk2YjgxZmM3ZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4MjRhMzY5MS1mZTdhLTRhOGMtOTc1My0wYjg0ZmExNTU0YmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFiN2Y2YjcyODQxMTU2YjI2MjMzZjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOGYyYTljYTExZDdjNzFjMDgzOWVkL2tpdHMtc3R1ZGlvLTBBeWNmLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS00X18yMS0yNS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="43379295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/episodes/8765506f-2708-4e24-a45d-cf96b81fc7f4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode features Tracy&apos;s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, through her successful restaurant venture.  It also explores the differences between corporate work and the restaurant business, hiring and customer interaction in the restaurant industry, and Tracy&apos;s culinary training and experiences. Tracy shares her future plans and emphasizes the importance of finding passion and following it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Corporate experience translates to entrepreneurship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Customer interaction in corporate vs. restaurant&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of online reviews on restaurants&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tracy&apos;s restaurant:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Island Fin Poke in Broomfield, CO&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/ifpbroomfield?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/ifpbroomfield?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Corp Exec Turned Restauranteur</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Entrepreneur ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Best Stories sits down with Lauren, the co-founder of Inner Dimension Yoga, an entrepreneurial yoga brand which spans in-person and digital programs and US/international retreats. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.innerdimensionyoga.com" target="_blank">www.innerdimensionyoga.com</a><br /><br />The conversation explores the transformative power of yoga, the experience of teaching yoga in correctional facilities, the personal journey of a yoga teacher, and the role of yoga in times of crisis. It also delves into the power of compassion, resilience, and embracing discomfort and curiosity. The chapters cover a range of topics, from the transformative impact of yoga to the personal stories of compassion and resilience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Yoga as a transformative practice</li><li>Teaching and facilitating yoga in correctional facilities</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0956124d-e8ea-4003-b1af-21393c9fc89a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9916d2083d1c74d9fa38d7f65dd34263ec44283eadd2ea0432e98d3bd032f878/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOTU2MTI0ZC1lOGVhLTQwMDMtYjFhZi0yMTM5M2M5ZmM4OWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4MjRhMzY5MS1mZTdhLTRhOGMtOTc1My0wYjg0ZmExNTU0YmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFiN2Y2YjcyODQxMTU2YjI2MjMzZjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDJlN2UwYjQ4YjVjZjQzYWViNTkzL2tpdHMtc3R1ZGlvLTBBeWNmLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMTktNTctMTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="34170192" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/episodes/0956124d-e8ea-4003-b1af-21393c9fc89a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Best Stories sits down with Lauren, the co-founder of Inner Dimension Yoga, an entrepreneurial yoga brand which spans in-person and digital programs and US/international retreats. See &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.innerdimensionyoga.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.innerdimensionyoga.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The conversation explores the transformative power of yoga, the experience of teaching yoga in correctional facilities, the personal journey of a yoga teacher, and the role of yoga in times of crisis. It also delves into the power of compassion, resilience, and embracing discomfort and curiosity. The chapters cover a range of topics, from the transformative impact of yoga to the personal stories of compassion and resilience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Yoga as a transformative practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Teaching and facilitating yoga in correctional facilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Yoga Entrepreneur </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury Travel Guides]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode covers the experiences and challenges of working in the luxury travel industry, focusing on guest satisfaction, preparation, and problem-solving. It also delves into the life lessons learned and memorable experiences shared by the speakers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Luxury travel experiences</li><li>Guest experience and satisfaction</li><li>Challenges and problem-solving</li></ul><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">82a7000f-6923-493f-a5c6-e21d0c184aa1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:29:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3caf93042d40aa7e383d988d0904e7f6518b2d014e7f6c992ffd275c9e9a6007/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MmE3MDAwZi02OTIzLTQ5M2YtYTVjNi1lMjFkMGMxODRhYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4MjRhMzY5MS1mZTdhLTRhOGMtOTc1My0wYjg0ZmExNTU0YmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFiN2Y2YjcyODQxMTU2YjI2MjMzZjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4NDA5OTkzYTI3YzUyZjEyMDY0MzQzL2tpdHMtc3R1ZGlvLTBBeWNmLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi01X180LTgtOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="42981189" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/episodes/82a7000f-6923-493f-a5c6-e21d0c184aa1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode covers the experiences and challenges of working in the luxury travel industry, focusing on guest satisfaction, preparation, and problem-solving. It also delves into the life lessons learned and memorable experiences shared by the speakers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luxury travel experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guest experience and satisfaction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and problem-solving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Luxury Travel Guides</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graphic Designer]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode with Marea delves into her journey to becoming a graphic designer, the evolution of design tools, and the delicate balance between personal creativity and client needs. It also explores the psychology of design and the importance of understanding client preferences. Marea shares her best story, highlighting the joy of creative expression and client collaboration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Balancing personal creativity with client needs</li><li>Understanding the psychology of design</li></ul><p></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4ec19cad-6b23-4297-bb13-bb8db0e6986f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/48fdb3c7073c09d57ed16c30ffc71d076d00953b1d6eb6416a69343bed5e6d64/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZWMxOWNhZC02YjIzLTQyOTctYmIxMy1iYjhkYjBlNjk4NmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4MjRhMzY5MS1mZTdhLTRhOGMtOTc1My0wYjg0ZmExNTU0YmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFiN2Y2YjcyODQxMTU2YjI2MjMzZjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljMjk0OTRkOTZjYzk0OTg2YjdmZDYxL2tpdHMtc3R1ZGlvLTBBeWNmLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNF9fMTQtNDEtNDAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="25651348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/episodes/4ec19cad-6b23-4297-bb13-bb8db0e6986f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode with Marea delves into her journey to becoming a graphic designer, the evolution of design tools, and the delicate balance between personal creativity and client needs. It also explores the psychology of design and the importance of understanding client preferences. Marea shares her best story, highlighting the joy of creative expression and client collaboration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing personal creativity with client needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding the psychology of design&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Graphic Designer</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Stories - Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kit, the host of the Best Stories podcast, shares her inspiration behind the podcast. She emphasizes her passion for understanding people and their stories, highlighting the common human experiences that connect us all.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for understanding people's stories</li><li>Human experiences connect us all</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Best Stories Podcast</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9c3eaf30-c464-44d7-9345-b19fd5c21f89</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kit]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:22:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0bca509ed0bbc4df0172d36689fd0242037ac4ddcfa7ab996f64105c5661e5a7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YzNlYWYzMC1jNDY0LTQ0ZDctOTM0NS1iMTlmZDVjMjFmODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI4MjRhMzY5MS1mZTdhLTRhOGMtOTc1My0wYjg0ZmExNTU0YmEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFiN2Y2YjcyODQxMTU2YjI2MjMzZjEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNjllY2U5MTQyZWY4N2FlNWI3NTQ2L2tpdHMtc3R1ZGlvLTBBeWNmLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yN19fMTYtMTQtMjIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="6130355" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/episodes/9c3eaf30-c464-44d7-9345-b19fd5c21f89/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Kit, the host of the Best Stories podcast, shares her inspiration behind the podcast. She emphasizes her passion for understanding people and their stories, highlighting the common human experiences that connect us all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for understanding people&apos;s stories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Human experiences connect us all&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to Best Stories Podcast&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/824a3691-fe7a-4a8c-9753-0b84fa1554ba/logos/4695b0af-17ef-486a-830b-b887f777c280.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Best Stories - Introduction</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>