Here’s a confession: I’m a sucker for the story after the story. You know, when the words scroll across the movie screen stating what happened to characters post their cinematic climax. This little moment right before the credits reminds me about the reality of life.

After our most exciting times—our marker moments—our story continues. Our lives typically don’t end once we’ve gotten the girl, nailed the dream job, or saved the planet. They go on. And so, as the final episode of Noble Exchange Latin America airs, I can’t resist sharing what has happened to a few of our up-and-coming celebrities post their time on the show.

Jared Cotter – After trekking to Bogota and connecting with Wamba (one of Colombia’s top pop bands), he has been on the move. He’s written more great hits and hosted more TV shows and right now is in Africa. He’s there with the Could You organization (featured in “Noble Exchange: Africa”) getting connected with musicians in Mozambique and discovering more about social justice issues. As Jared’s story continues so does the larger story of Noble Exchange.

Sheena Sakai – Post hiking Machu Picchu and meeting up with Peruvian women, her quest for true beauty and strength continues. This America’s Next Top Model contestant was featured on the ANTM All-Stars this fall. And in a recent HUF Magazine article Sheena shares her desire to be a strong role model for women, especially minorities. She also mentioned that Noble Exchange was the project she was most proud of! In the future Sheena plans to help children who have been trafficked.

Dawn Richard – After traveling to Haiti, learning to paint and meeting Haiti Partners, her singing career continues to skyrocket. Dawn has been touring the US and Europe with Diddy-Dirty Money as well as releasing her own mixtape A Tell-Tale Heart. She also cheered on the WOZO Choir with Haiti Partners as they traveled to perform in the U.S.

That’s a look at how our “Noble Exchange” story continues. I’m curious about yours.

Here are a couple of questions to help you reflect on your own story.

1. List 1-3 marker moments in your life (experiences or encounters with someone that shaped you in some way).
2. What happened to you in the next year afterwards? How did your life change? How would you have liked it to change more?
3. What’s your most recent marker moment? What can you do to help that experience or encounter continue to influence you?
4. If you could write into your story a new twist or character what/who would it be? How can you help that happen?

It’s always great to hear from viewers. If you want to share your story feel free to post or email me. And thanks for watching “Noble Exchange”! See all the episodes and additional footage here.

Watch the final episode of “Noble Exchange” here. Find Halogen here.

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About the Author:

Tamara Park

I produce a TV series called Noble Exchange for Halogen. I'm slightly infatuated with trekking across the globe and hearing people's stories. I also volunteer with urban youth and authored a book called Sacred Encounters from Rome to Jerusalem. Despite a combative relationship with rhythm and dodgy motor-skills, I dance and run.

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