--- title: The Magic Hour | Storytelling description: Storytelling | --- [![The Magic Hour](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Magic%20Hour/TMH%20Logo%20Reversed.png?width=150&name=TMH%20Logo%20Reversed.png "The Magic Hour")](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour) > "The story of one person > is the story of everyone." > — Paulo Coelho ## [In Spite Of The Odds | Episode 10 | Dr. Charles Mary](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/0010-charles-mary) Posted by [Justin Bayer](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/author/justin-bayer) on June 8, 2017 at 10:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_8095-445535-edited.jpg](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/hubfs/IMG_8095-445535-edited.jpg)](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/0010-charles-mary) Many different factors came together in 2014 to inspire Welcome To College’s relocation to New Orleans. One the most unique and wise individuals I met during this time was Dr. Charles Mary. I was a participant in the Idea Village IDEAx program, and was fortunate to meet Dr. Mary’s daughter Mignonne Mary through this experience. Mignonne is the founder of the [Remedy Room](http://www.theremedyroom.com), an IV hydration and wellness clinic. She and her husband, Doug Hammel, became incredible friends of mine and helped familiarize my family and me with New Orleans. [Read Full Blog Post](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/0010-charles-mary) [0 Comments](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/0010-charles-mary#comments-listing) Topics: [Inspire](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/inspire), [Overcoming Obstacles](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/overcoming-obstacles), [Storytelling](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/storytelling), [Leadership](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/leadership) ## [Skillful Storytelling | Episode 9 | Havilah Malone](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/009-havilah-malone) Posted by [Justin Bayer](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/author/justin-bayer) on June 1, 2017 at 8:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_9114-422707-edited.jpg](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/hubfs/IMG_9114-422707-edited.jpg)](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/009-havilah-malone) Havilah Malone exudes life. Our initial connection occurred during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week this past March as I worked a table representing Welcome To College. I like to think that the glass beads I was rocking that day were what brought us together, but when Havilah walked by, we shared an immediate connection. She had the most genuine smile and warm presence. [Read Full Blog Post](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/009-havilah-malone) [0 Comments](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/009-havilah-malone#comments-listing) Topics: [Inspire](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/inspire), [Storytelling](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/storytelling), [Helping Others](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/helping-others), [Motivation](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/motivation) ## [Remember Your Roots | Episode 4 | Jonathan Johnson](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/004-jonathan-johnson) Posted by [Justin Bayer](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/author/justin-bayer) on April 27, 2017 at 9:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Jonathan Johnson Rooted.jpg](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/hubfs/Jonathan%20Johnson%20Rooted.jpg)](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/004-jonathan-johnson) It was July of 2014, and I was enjoying the kickoff BBQ in the backyard of Matt Candler’s house for the ninth cohort of the Launch Program. Matt is the CEO of [4.0 Schools](http://4pt0.org/) in New Orleans. I will never forget the powerful sense of community I felt in the air that afternoon as Matt spoke. “We are not worried about what it is you are building now,” Matt shared, “we are concerned about the 20-year version of who you are to become.” I was surrounded by an incredible group of people from all across the country, united by a shared passion to positively impact education. [Read Full Blog Post](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/004-jonathan-johnson) [0 Comments](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/004-jonathan-johnson#comments-listing) Topics: [Rethinking Education](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/rethinking-education), [Storytelling](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/storytelling), [Following Passion](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/following-passion), [Starting with Why](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/topic/starting-with-why) [All posts](https://blog.welcometocollege.com/themagichour/all) ## The Magic Hour The startup journey has taught us many lessons over the last seven years, including that nothing is more powerful than the importance of human connection. Connections, which can happen in a moment, influence critical decisions like where to attend college, what passions to pursue for a career, and what relationships to engage. Inspired by [Welcome To College](http://www.welcometocollege.com), this weekly web series explores the power of human connection and the sacred threads of life operating at every given moment of time. It is created to inspire campus tour guides in their roles as leaders who are making a positive impact on the lives of prospective students and families daily. 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