Be My Guest
Be My Guest is a Twin Cities PBS multi-course engagement project that uses food, storytelling, and short-form media to create conversation between Muslim and non-Muslim communities across Minnesota.
I planned and produced the project’s four events, which were originally designed as in-person community gatherings before the pandemic required a quick shift to a virtual format. I helped rework the event experience for an online audience while maintaining the original goals of conversation and participation.
I also developed and produced two of the four short-form videos featured throughout the events.
Project Objectives
• Create media and host interactive conversation that drives learning about Islam and Minnesota Muslims
• Host virtual community meals bringing Muslim and non-Muslim participants to the table together to foster empathy and solidarity
• Evaluate, chronicle, and analyze where participants are starting, what stories they share, what they learn, and how they commit to act in solidarity after this event
Project Goals
The goal was for everyone who watched a video or attended an event to leave…
1. Having learned something new about religion/faith.
2. Feeling more connected to community than when they arrived.
3. Having one actionable step they can take past the event.
