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Betcha Didn't Know
Virgnia Irwin: How a Food Writer Made History in WWII
with Briley Crisafi
She started as a food editor at a St. Louis newspaper—a job she found downright insulting. But when World War II broke out, Virginia Irwin had bigger plans. She wasn’t interested in recipes or dinner parties. She wanted the front lines. And in April 1945, when American correspondents were banned from entering Berlin, she found a way in anyway. How did a food writer from Missouri become one of the first Americans to witness the fall of Berlin?
Discussion Questions
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QUESTION 1
Virginia Irwin found her role as food editor “downright insulting” and refused to stay in that box. What does her story reveal about the cost of playing it safe versus pursuing work that feels meaningful—even when others don’t see the path? -
QUESTION 2
When Virginia couldn’t get official permission to enter Berlin, she found another way. How do you balance respecting rules and systems with knowing when to push past them for something that truly matters? -
QUESTION 3
Soldiers called Virginia “Mom” because of her genuine empathy and interest in their stories. What does this suggest about the kind of presence and attention that earns trust and opens doors—in journalism, leadership, or everyday relationships?
From the Contributor's Dock
Briley Crisafi has always been inspired by the kind of imagination that impacts culture. Whether through music, writing, film, or any other medium, Briley has a true passion for the place where language and artwork meet to create storytelling.
While Briley had a wide array of interests growing up, she is grateful for the current opportunity she has to use many of them in a variety of professional settings. She teaches Spanish, Drama, Classical Dance, Voice, and choreographs for several organizations such as Veritas Florida and the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. She also co-produces a performance ministry with the most incredible team – her family – where she writes and directs full-length student productions each semester. Briley has also recently joined the staff of Heart to Honduras, and is excited to be returning to missions work.
Briley is excited to be a part of Wisdom Harbor Studios – learning from and working alongside some of the most talented artists, communicators, and servant-hearted leaders that exist anywhere!
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald | Narrated By Andy Andrews
Chapter 1
What if time moved differently for you than for everyone around you? In this remarkable short story, F. Scott Fitzgerald imagines a life lived entirely out of step with the world—a man whose very existence defies nature’s most fundamental rules. As years pass and relationships form and dissolve, we’re left to wonder: Is connection possible when you’re moving in the opposite direction from everyone you love? And what does it truly mean to “fit” into a life that was never designed for someone like you?
From the Contributor's Dock
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Traveler’s Gift and The Noticer. He is also an in-demand speaker, coach, and consultant for the world’s largest organizations.
Both The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift were featured selections of ABC’s Good Morning America and continue to appear on bestseller lists around the world. His books have been translated into over 40 languages.
Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents, worked extensively with the Department of Defense, regularly addresses the world’s largest corporations. Zig Ziglar once said, “Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.”
In addition to his writing and speaking, Andy has established a personally delivered, cost effective, year-long curriculum for organizations, teams, and corporations. Using Creating Measurable Results™ as a platform, he teaches how “to compete in a way your competition doesn’t know a game is going on.” Creating Measurable Results™ has been documented to have helped some clients to double their results within a single year’s time.
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