our stories
Today we are telling a story of siblings born and bred to run the world. They were the most infamous family of the 20th century. Their story drips with controversy, their names whispered through the decades since they left their voices echoing in time & space. Their hands helped mold the America we know, sharing with their country dreams of landing on the moon, freedom for every man, and by example they inspired generations to reach the highest heights. They played with fire, and only a few survived. Their words ring through our history books, their pretty faces on our television screens, and their signature will forever be stamped on our national identity. They stood in the trenches, we stood beside them, they flashed their diamonds, we flashed our cameras, they had their fun, and we saluted them. They were good; they were evil; they were human. They are...The Kennedys.
the Kennedys
the Disneys
Today we’re looking at a brother duo whose imagination and belief in each other changed the world. Their influence is more alive today than ever before, and their mark has been recorded in every nation on earth. They shaped the landscape of the entertainment industry we know today, and are some of the most influential people in all of American history. Their biggest mission? To spark joy & happiness in as many hearts as possible, and to do it in a way that could only be explained by magic. They are… Roy and Walt Disney. Let's talk about where they came from, why they were so close, and how in the world they were able to create the empire that is... Disney.
the bouviers
Today we’re talking about sister duo literally born and bred for the world stage. They were 2 of the most glamorous women of the 20th century. One changed the white house forever, and set a new template for what a First Lady of the United States could be, and would be. The other would wander for a lifetime, trying to find her own limelight and step out of the shadows of her sister. Their lifelong quest?? Money, Power, and Glory. And they found it. But it never quite satisfied the hunger they both carried. They will forever be remembered, but they lost each other along the way. They are… Jackie O aka Jackie Kennedy, and Princess Lee Radziwill. The Bouvier Sisters.
Today we’re taking a visit to the cemetery… to remember a part of American history, whose grave is still warm to the touch. As a child I attended a show myself alongside my sisters, but our kids will only hear tales and myths of the animals, the ringleaders, the tents… You may mourn their passing, or you may disagree with the ethics of the entire idea and be glad this chapter has come to a close... This sibling set founded the longest reigning circus dynasty America ever will ever see. They are… The Ringling Brothers.
the Ringlings
the KARDASHIANS
Today we’re taking a deep-dive into a family riddled with controversy and carnage. Every player involved has blood on their hands, yet there is no doubt they are “America's royal family” You may love them, you may despise them. Think what you want about this family, but there is no denying that they have shaped more of our culture than most of us realize. They brought a new level of transparency and vulnerability to a world full of smoke and mirrors. They were the original influencers...they created the formula that instagramers, vloggers, and beauty gurus use to this day. They perfectly married “untouchable celebrity” with “relatable best friend”. They’re basically hypnotizing us and we freaking love it. So how did they do it?? Who ARE these people anyway?? Let's talk about it. They are... The Kardashians.
Stories within the kennedy story…
Stories within the kennedy story
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Stories within the kennedy story ✍︎
ROSEMARY KENNEDY
The Kennedys were the most famous family of the 20th century, they were talked about, written about, and photographed more than any other group known to man during their lifetime… but one member slipped by almost entirely unnoticed. Or maybe it just seemed that way… maybe she was left behind… or maybe, in the end, she was the reason behind everything...
KATHLEEN “KICK” Kennedy
She was the favorite daughter— the most active and the one with the most promise in her father’s eyes .The Kennedy unity was undying, without question, never ending, family above all… until now. The perfect bond of a family shattered by the favorite daughter. “All my ducks are swans, but Kathleen was especially special.” - Joe Kennedy
When we think of him we think My Kind of Town and My Way, but… Frank had friends in lots of kinds of places…The White House, Hollywood, Cuba, Jersey, Chicago…and some of these friend were a bit problematic as they were… murderous mafia members. So, when Peter Lawford had to tell ole Frank that he needed to back off his brother-in-law, the President… it was a tense moment…
frank sinatra
Where we tell the story of an honorary Kennedy... an in-law, Peter Lawford. “My late husband, Peter Lawford, was born into controversy.” A fact that would foreshadow a life in which his name would be linked with the alleged murder of Marilyn Monroe...
peter lawford
“From June 1962 to November 1963 I was involved in a sexual relationship with President Kennedy. For the last 41 years, it is a subject I have not discussed... In sharing details of that night with others, I always get the same reaction about President Kennedy's behavior. Others take the argument a step further. They are not shy about bringing up the "R" word, Rape, to describe what happened to me. I don't see it that way."
Mimi alford
marilyn monroe
New research fills in the gaps, clears away all the smudgy bits, and the smoke… it brings reality into focus. You’ll be able to see exactly where every rumor came from, and why the story has been this convoluted for all these years…at this point in her life, by 1960, Norma Jeane wanted nothing more than to kill Marilyn Monroe... and by 1962, Marilyn Monroe killed Norma Jeane.
chappaquidick
On July 19th, 1969, Joan’s world changed. This time, it was the final nail in the coffin she’d already been living in… “There’s been an accident.” Ted’s voice said from the other end— he sounded strained and quivery… like he was crying. “Oh no, Ted… What now?” What came next… was the death of everything. “A girl drowned, Joansie. And there was nothing I could do. I swear it.” All of the remaining Kennedy siblings descended upon Hyannis Port from wherever in the world they were that day.