Life Told By a Stranger
Storytelling Podcasts
Have you thought about what stories would make it to your autobiography? Starting Life Told by a Stranger when she was just 15 years old, Daniella Lake interviews people from all walks of life and hears their stories. From nurses to nail technicians, from teenagers to great-grandparents, she asks them all the same four questions about life! Hear the journey of people who have lived a different walk of life than you and witness Daniella’s journey in storytelling and podcasting as she transitions from high school to college to real life throughout the duration of this podcast. Instagram Instagram: Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Tiktok @daniella.lake
Location:
United States
Description:
Have you thought about what stories would make it to your autobiography? Starting Life Told by a Stranger when she was just 15 years old, Daniella Lake interviews people from all walks of life and hears their stories. From nurses to nail technicians, from teenagers to great-grandparents, she asks them all the same four questions about life! Hear the journey of people who have lived a different walk of life than you and witness Daniella’s journey in storytelling and podcasting as she transitions from high school to college to real life throughout the duration of this podcast. Instagram Instagram: Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake Tiktok @daniella.lake
Language:
English
Episodes
BONUS The College Years: A Trip Down Memory Lane
8/28/2024
In this bonus episode, Daniella shares some of her favorite college memories and a piece of advice along with them. If you or anyone you know has questions about UC Berkeley, you can share them with Daniella on the podcasts’ instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. Thank you for listening to season 4!
Duration:01:00:32
Season 4 Finale: Daniella's Episode
8/26/2024
In the final episode of season 4, Daniella answers the big four questions. In a special bonus episode coming soon, you'll hear Daniella share some of her favorite college memories. Follow the podcast on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger to keep up with what's next for the podcast! Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:21:37
Ciao Roma: Study Abroad Special Episode
8/5/2024
In this special episode, Daniella Lake interviews Lelani Tajimaroa-Cortez, who she met while studying in Rome, Italy. You’ll hear some of Lelani and Daniella’s most memorable travel stories, things you should consider before traveling abroad, and more!
If you’re curious about what you should research about your study abroad or travel location, check out this article, where Daniella and other students were interviewed about their location research tips: https://blog.uceap.universityofcalifornia.edu/study-abroad-location-research/
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:47:55
The Train to Amsterdam
7/29/2024
In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Kim Green, a UC Berkeley alumna, writer, and mentor to Daniella. In this episode, Kim discusses how to share your story authentically, going boldly after your first-choice career, and a travel story from Amsterdam about trusting your gut instinct.
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:34:44
Fortune Favors the Bold
7/22/2024
In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Catherine Bauer, who she met while spending a summer living and working in Washington D.C during college. In the first half of the episode, Catherine and Daniella talk about internships and give advice on starting your professional journey in college. In the second half, we hear more about Catherine’s life, political aspirations, and she shares a notable piece of advice her mom gave her. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
If you’re interested in hearing more about Daniella’s experience interning at the Smithsonian, check out this article by Berkeley Life: https://life.berkeley.edu/interning-at-the-smithsonian/
Duration:00:47:28
Guardian of the Axe
7/15/2024
In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Bella Lopez, a friend Daniella made virtually during her freshman year of college in 2020. Bella discusses her leadership role in rally committee (the group that brings school spirit to UC Berkeley’s campus), graduating high school during the pandemic, and musicals! Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:27:47
Wanderer turned School Principal
7/8/2024
In this episode, Daniella Lake interviews Susan Sperber, one of Daniella’s mentors. Originally from the Bronx, New York, hear how Susan paved her own path, starting off with moving to San Francisco during the summer of love in 1967, hitchhiking through europe for a year, and then ultimately becoming one of Oakland’s most successful school principals.
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake Tik Tok @daniella.lake
Duration:00:27:08
Race Car Girl Meets Skincare Guru
7/1/2024
In the fifth episode of season four, Daniella Lake interviews Manaz Orgunwall, one of her college housemates. Manaz talks about her experience coming to college as a junior transfer, connecting with the Afghan and muslim community on campus, and what her dream careers would be. Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:21:44
An Ode to Being Fully Yourself: Black Female Friendship Special Episode
6/24/2024
In this special episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake interviews three guests: Bella Volz-Broughton, Victoria Rowe, and Jasmine Griffiths. The girls share some anecdotes from childhood such as growing up as one out of two Black students in a school of 800, navigating a mixed identity, and wearing your natural hair to school for the first time. You’ll also hear the girls talk about how they built a sense of community and how they think they’ve grown during college.
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake Tik Tok: @daniella.lake
Duration:00:51:41
Everything is Working Out Best Case Scenario
6/17/2024
In the first episode of season four, Daniella interviews Mir Cepeda. Mir shares a little bit about her art and photography practice, her cherished friendships, and a piece of advice Daniella gave her that stuck with her. In this season, you’ll hear Daniella interview various friends from college and share cherished memories.
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:29:52
La Sagrada Familia
6/17/2024
In the second episode of season four, Daniella Lake interviews Jessica (aka Jessie) Skeva, her college bestie! You’ll hear Jessie talk about growing up in different parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and experiencing the activism of the Bay, encountering a bear in real life, and some memories from her and Daniella’s 2023 Europe trip. Instagram: @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Music Tracks: "Tangled Tango" and "Night Crawlers"
Music provided by https://slip.stream
Download / Stream: https://slip.stream/tracks/2b8d9ec4-7ad7-4298-a374-e1b4a158ffc8?utm_source=attribution
Duration:00:40:37
You Deserve To Be Here
6/17/2024
In the third episode of season four, meet Nurcan Sumbul, a friend Daniella made in her freshman year at UC Berkeley. In this episode, Nurcan talks about her journey with imposter syndrome and discovering she has OCD, connecting to her Turkish culture, and the unexpected defining moment of her and Daniella’s friendship.
Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:34:56
Welcome Back Stranger! SEASON 4 TRAILER
6/15/2024
Hey stranger, it’s been a minute! Daniella Lake is back and season four is officially here! For the past four years, Daniella has been attending college at UC Berkeley and has made many memories. This season of the podcast features Daniella’s friends and mentors from college that she made through all sorts of experiences, like studying abroad in Rome, spending a summer in Washington D.C., and friends she even made during her virtual freshman year (2020). Get ready for lots of laughs and hear some of the things Daniella has been up to for the past few years!
Follow the podcast on Instagram to see photos and sneak peeks of episodes! Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger and @daniellalake
Duration:00:02:35
Zoom University
9/6/2020
In this bonus episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Carly from the season 3 finale of the podcast, “Simply Blossoming”. Carly is a college student studying psychology, and she goes in depth about her college experience and what it was like to have her freshman year cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger
Duration:00:13:04
Simply Blossoming
8/31/2020
In the final episode of Season 3, Daniella Lake speaks with Carly over the phone. Carly is a college student majoring in psychology. Carly talks about her childhood, trusting your intuition, and more! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger.
Duration:00:21:19
A Call From Thailand
8/24/2020
In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Patty Kelsey. You may remember Patty from “Sleep Tight: The Halloween Episode." Patty shares a story about her father, what she values the most in a person, and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.
Duration:00:15:39
Learning How to Learn
8/19/2020
In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with David McMilan, a screenwriter. David gives some college advice and shares what he would say to his younger self. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.
Duration:00:13:09
Stay Curious
8/17/2020
In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with David McMillan, a screenwriter. David talks shares a few stories from his journey as a screenwriter, his thoughts on personal growth, and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.
Duration:00:25:24
Redefining Tea Time
8/10/2020
In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Arlene Yuan. Arlene is the owner of Teapop, a Tea house in Los Angeles that redefines tea time! Arlene shares her experience opening a business for the first time, her advice to new business owners, and more. For more information about Teapop and how to order visit teapopla.com. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.
Duration:00:16:52
Maya and Her Brigadeiro
8/3/2020
In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Maya Zellman. Maya is the owner of Maya's Brigadeiro, a dessert shop in Los Angeles that makes Brazilian sweets! Maya talks about her Brazilian heritage, her experiences as a business owner, and more! For more information about Maya's Brigadeiro and how to order, visit braziliansweets.com. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.
Duration:00:18:51