Whose Amazing Life?

No doubt about it, you’re a band geek… and proud of it! Playing in the school marching band may not be popular, but little do your classmates know that you and your flute are destined for superstardom.

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You love drawing cartoons, and you're pretty sure the whole world would love them too — if Hollywood would just take you seriously. It's going to take more than just talent to make your dreams come true. 

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You have endless thoughts and opinions, but it feels like nobody understands them. You communicate differently from most other people. But you're determined to connect with the world, and nobody's going to stop you.

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You’re an A-plus student, but leaders in your country want to make it illegal for girls to go to school. In order to make things right, you’ll have to go undercover with a secret online identity. 

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As a kid growing up without much money, you’ve always had to fend for yourself. But when your basketball skills make you a budding superstar, you have to decide whether the game is all about you — or all about family.

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You and your dad have never seen eye-to-eye. He's set in his ways, and he just doesn't "get" you. But with support from your mom and stepmom, you'll combine your super-smart brain with your compassionate heart to transform the world as we know it.

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There's nothing better than being out on the soccer field with your twin sister. But when you receive the biggest opportunity of your life, stepping into the spotlight will have to be a solo adventure.

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Life on land won't cut it: You're determined to discover the underwater mysteries of the ocean. And when the technology you need doesn't already exist, you'll just have to invent it yourself.

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Ninth grade isn’t going as smoothly as you’d hoped. Your friendships are in turmoil and your crush barely knows you exist! But when you pour your feelings into a notebook, there's something about your words that makes magic.

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You can’t help but dream about the big houses in the fancy neighborhood in your town. One day, that could be you. It’ll take hard work, focus, and a clear plan for how to accomplish your goals.

But when you decide to change those plans, you’ll ask yourself one question: Will you still end up in that big house on the hill — or are you destined for something more?

Hosted by Angelique Perrin

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You’re always on the move. Not just moving from town to town — with your siblings and your foster parents — but moving your feet, your arms, and your hands. You love to feel your body in motion. But the way that you move isn’t always understood by grown-ups who think they know better.

In order to fulfill your destiny, you have to follow your heart.

Hosted by Cree Summer

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You dream of traveling through space and exploring the vast reaches of the solar system. Because in space, you don’t have to explain yourself. You get to explore the questions you want to ask. 

But if you want to solve the mysteries of the universe, you’re going to have to learn to focus. 

Hosted by Robbie Daymond

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You like to test your limits and live life on the edge. That doesn’t always sit well with your mom, who just wants you to be safe and to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.

But safety is the exact opposite of what you need. For you, the sky’s the only limit.

Hosted by Virginia Madsen. 

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You love asking questions wherever you go, especially “why.” Why is the world the way that it is? Why doesn’t everyone get along? Why can’t we all just be better people? 

All those questions lead you to a career you never expected on the silver screen. But in order to live up to your potential, you’ll have to find the honesty, generosity, and bravery that lives deep inside you.

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You’ve always been wiser than your years, but not everyone is ready to let you grow up. You’d rather be watching scary movies than playing dress-up. 

They might not be listening now, but they’re going to hear your voice soon enough.

Hosted by Cree Summer. 

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Life moves slow in your sleepy little hometown. You long to escape to someplace else, where life is fast, exciting, maybe even a little dangerous. 

It’s a place that only exists in your imagination. But someday, you’re going to bring it to life.

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You see the world differently from anyone else you know. Other kids confuse you — their games, their noise, even their facial expressions.

But your classmates don’t know that the thing that makes you different is also your superpower. And you’re going to use it to help save the world. 

Hosted by Virginia Madsen. 

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You're used to relying on yourself to succeed in a man’s world — and you’ve proved yourself everywhere from the tennis court to Stanford University. But in the 1970s, there’s still one place no woman has gone before: outer space. 

This time, if you want to succeed, you can’t go it alone. You’re going to have to learn how to be part of a team. 

Hosted by Virginia Madsen. 

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You have plenty of things to say. You just have trouble saying them. The letter “R” is your mortal enemy! But one day, your words are going to make people stand up and cheer.

Hosted by Angelique Perrin. 

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You're a high school misfit with the wrong hair and wrong clothes. You feel like you'll never find anything you're good at, or anyone you can relate to. Then, you discover hip hop, and find a home in the theater. You’re determined to be a star on Broadway.

There are just two problems — there’s no hip hop on Broadway, and no one who looks like you. So you’re going to make your own way. 

Hosted by Robbie Daymond. 

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You’re passionate about the law, but in the 1960s and 1970s, the men around you don’t think women belong in a courtroom. But you’ll overcome sexism to show them that women belong wherever decisions are being made, and make a compelling case why gender inequality is wrong. 

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You may be young, and small for your age. And you feel like no one takes you seriously—especially not your big sister. But that’s not going to stop you from becoming one of the greatest performers in the world. 

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You long to go to Africa and have adventures like Tarzan. But everyone tells you girls aren’t supposed to do things like that. You’ll just have to prove them wrong. 

Hosted by Virginia Madsen.

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Hey kids, have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the shoes of someone famous? IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY will take you on an immersive journey into the life someone who has made a big impact on the world. You will live through their highs and lows, but only in the final moments will we reveal who “you” actually are. IMAGINED LIFE FAMILY is a great way for people of all ages to listen together and learn about the lives of some of the most remarkable people from recent history, from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Jane Goodall. Hosted by Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen and animated voice actor Robbie Daymond.

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