Story
origin 250-100 B.C.
From the Latin word historia, adopted by the Norman-French language as estorie. While on the path to become history in English usage, story broke off and became the word used to convey "an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment." This remains its most common usage today.
origin 250-100 B.C.
From the Latin word historia, adopted by the Norman-French language as estorie. While on the path to become history in English usage, story broke off and became the word used to convey "an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment." This remains its most common usage today.
Our Story
origin early 1960's
Meaningful Trainings is the visionary creation of Blair Jennings and Fell Cadwallader. In partnership for more than a quarter century, Blair and Fell weave a narrative arc that includes threads from the mundane to the wondrous, the sublime to the grand. A story not very different from many others, this dynamic distillation of history and experience serves as the basis for each unique and effective learning engagement designed by Meaningful Trainings.
That which makes us whole -- our commonalities and differences, individually and collectively -- represents the very heart of all Meaningful Trainings services. We believe the power of our story-- aka the accumulated experience, perspectives and knowledge we put to work within ourselves and with others--applies in any setting.
origin early 1960's
Meaningful Trainings is the visionary creation of Blair Jennings and Fell Cadwallader. In partnership for more than a quarter century, Blair and Fell weave a narrative arc that includes threads from the mundane to the wondrous, the sublime to the grand. A story not very different from many others, this dynamic distillation of history and experience serves as the basis for each unique and effective learning engagement designed by Meaningful Trainings.
That which makes us whole -- our commonalities and differences, individually and collectively -- represents the very heart of all Meaningful Trainings services. We believe the power of our story-- aka the accumulated experience, perspectives and knowledge we put to work within ourselves and with others--applies in any setting.
Partners ~ Facilitators ~ Coaches ~ Designers ~ Artists ~ Humans
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Blair Jennings 1969 Fell Cadwallader 1968 |
No doubt,
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Meaningful Trainings 2022 |
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It would be understandable to think the story begins in a traditional manner.
We wouldn't fault anyone at all for imagining we are simply two, ordinary people.
Just like you're an ordinary person, right? Nope.
We are not ordinary. Nor are you.
Our stories are not ordinary. Nor are yours.
We present our website as an introduction to Meaningful Trainings. It's the story of "us" really.
Before "us" there was (and still are!) two individuals. What follows are a few excerpts from those unique stories.
We wouldn't fault anyone at all for imagining we are simply two, ordinary people.
Just like you're an ordinary person, right? Nope.
We are not ordinary. Nor are you.
Our stories are not ordinary. Nor are yours.
We present our website as an introduction to Meaningful Trainings. It's the story of "us" really.
Before "us" there was (and still are!) two individuals. What follows are a few excerpts from those unique stories.
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W. Blair Jennings
Wells College 1986, B.A. English Blair has engaged in a variety of endeavors and occupations that read less like a resume and more like an adventure! A seeker at heart, Blair has taken her experiences, talents and written a life of family, service and community.
Blair's professional arc encompasses roles as diverse as medical news producer, Montessori educator and YMCA Executive Director. In the spaces between she's been a spouse, mother, daughter, friend, writer and community advocate. Within all of our stories reside the traumatic experiences that we must stitch into the narrative and Blair is no different. Personal, familial and professional - from addiction, incarceration, homelessness & heartbreak to hard work, insight, understanding & compassion - Blair has integrated lessons from all her experiences to fuel her creative vision for each Meaningful Trainings resource. Experience & Talent
Montessori Educator/Trainer/Consultant Master Teacher/Teacher Educator Workshop Leader/Public Speaker/Advocate Program Development/Implementation Non-Profit Executive Strategic Planning/Leadership/Board Development Community Relations/Funding/Financial Management Program Development/Implementation Business Owner/Entrepreneur Brand/Product Development/Curriculum Design Marketing/Customer Relationship Building Accountability/Leadership Financial/Budget Responsibility Community Advocate/Participant Relationship Building/Communication/Negotiation System Navigation/Nutrition/Wellness/Fitness Child Development/End-of-Life Care |
J. Fell Cadwallader Jr.
Johnson & Wales University 1985, A.A. Culinary Science Fell had his first brush with death at (15) years of age. Surviving a burn injury to over (36%) of his body he went on a few more years until he found himself in a drug & alcohol treatment facility. Once again with one foot firmly on a slipping banana peel Fell dug deep, reached out and figured it out. All the while enduring the normal stigma experienced by those who look different (burn scars) and act different (AOD recovery) all the while being unique!
Introducing Fell in this manner lays bare his motivation for this work. He's grateful. For every opportunity. Every relationship. Every moment. Grateful for the chance to try. To witness. To assist. To converse. To be in awe. Grateful for the pain. The lessons learned. Grateful for the bounty of insights and questions that serve as the fuel for his creative contributions to each Meaningful Trainings resource. Experience & Talent
Professional Chef Planning/Logistical Oversight/Standards Leadership/Communication/Training Team Building/Execution/Accountability Business Owner/Executive/Entrepreneur Organizational Strategy/Tactics Development/Execution/Accountability Leadership/Team Development/Management Financial/Budget Responsibility Regulatory Compliance Executive Sales Management Field Sales Execution/Leadership Community Advocate/Participant Relationship Building/Communication/Negotiation System Navigation/Nutrition/Wellness/Fitness Child Development/End-of-Life Care |