OTHER PEOPLE'S SHOES PRESENTS · THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY
✦ SOULPRINT AWARDS ✦
HONORING EIGHT YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY STORIES
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Every Sole Has a Soul. Every Soul Leaves a Print.
Eight years. Hundreds of voices. An enduring celebration of the conversations that moved us, challenged us, and changed how we see one another.
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VIEW THE HONORS ↓ THE INAUGURAL HONORS · JANUARY 2027
THE HONORS
Stories Worthy of Recognition
Eight distinctions honoring the voices and moments that have shaped Other People's Shoes. Explore each category and discover the stories behind the recognition.
01THE SOLE OF LAUGHTERThe conversation that brought the biggest laughs.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONMonica McKitterickUnboxing
Duke–Carolina banter provides a promising humor lead.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONRyan MayerMy Call Sign?
An ADHD-coaching conversation built around a playful Top Gun setup; humor unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONDr. Carron SilvaPossible
Guest review specifically describes the interview as hilariously funny; moments unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
02THE UNCOMFORTABLE SHOESThe courageous conversation that challenged comfort zones.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONMatthew SisnerosOutside
Accountability, regret, and forgiveness.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONXanet PailetSecret
Intimacy and beliefs about sex.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONTim WesselRejected
An extraordinarily difficult account of abuse and rejection.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
03THE HEARTPRINTThe story that stayed with us emotionally.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONKym CocoFore!
Finding footing after the death of her husband.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONKelly WeaverGoodbye
Facing cancer, loss, and mortality.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
04THE WALK A MILEThe experience that transformed our perspective.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONCory YoungChoose Your Hard
Life and purpose after paralysis.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONDanielle Matthews2020
Life after a drunk-driving collision and brain injury.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONZaiba Hasan & Uzma JafriSearch For Understanding
Being Muslim in post-9/11 America.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
05THE PLOT TWISTThe conversation that took an unexpected turn.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONChris BledsoeUFO Or God
A striking account of an encounter after personal crisis.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONCindy RyanHappy Birthday: Reflections
A quiet nudge preceding a cancer diagnosis.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONGareth PickeringGhosted
The surprising possibility of feeling grateful for being ghosted; conversation turn unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
06THE MIC DROPThe quote or moment we'll never forget.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONShā SparksParty
A radio moment sparks personal change; exact clip unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONSteve WormerGet it...
A perspective on confidence and self-worth; exact clip unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONOriana SparksWhy
Published episode notes feature a memorable line about self-love and discipline; audio delivery unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
07THE UNEXPECTED CONNECTIONDifferent journeys. Surprising common ground.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONJon SheldonWhat IF...
Exploring discipline, grace and living in the present; common-ground moment unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONElke ScholzBest Friend
Exploring self-judgment, anxiety and self-compassion; common-ground moment unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONMeghan NewkirkTo Be, Or Not To Be
A returning guest reconnects over identity and the masks we wear; common-ground moment unverified.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
08THE OPEN DOORA story that opened a conversation too often overlooked.+
AND THE NOMINEES ARE…
✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONPeter YoungSave The Tiger
Spiritual manipulation and coercive control.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONNancy ManasseroHeart Pain
Unedited conversation about sexual trauma.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ ✦UNDER CONSIDERATIONDave BoothSMS
Episode and category rationale awaiting review.BROWSE EPISODES ↗ Selections are under review. Official nominees will be announced January 1, 2027.
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AN INVITATION TO TAKE PART
THE OFFICIAL BALLOT
Every remarkable story deserves to be heard. Your voice helps us celebrate the conversations that leave a lasting impression.
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VOTING OPENS JANUARY 1, 2027
The ballot will be available when the official nominees are announced.
Award-selection criteria and voting details will be shared before voting begins.
