About People Are Culture
People Are Culture is a revolutionary eLearning platform that brings social studies curriculum to life with personal stories and interviews about different cultures around the world. We bring you firsthand accounts of people from all corners of the globe, who share their lifestyles, traditions and heritage, showcasing how they embrace and live their culture in their everyday lives.
In a world where AI-generated content dominates the online space, we are committed to delivering authentic and real-life educational content about the human experience. Our mission is to inspire, engage, and foster a profound sense of connection among learners of all ages.
Discover the rich tapestry of human culture through our diverse range of 15 categories, each brimming with captivating interviews and feature stories. Immerse yourself in the world of Archaeology; Architecture; Cultural Heritage; Dance; Festivals; Folk Art; Food; Gardens & Landscapes; Language & Legends; Maritime; Music; Spirituality; Textiles; and Visual Arts.
We firmly believe in celebrating both our unique differences and our shared humanity. Our core values of authenticity, curiosity, empathy, listening, and respect guide us in crafting educational content that resonates with hearts and minds alike. With over 400 real-life and highly relatable stories, we aim to impact students' lives, broadening their perspectives, and transforming how they see the world.
Join us on this captivating journey, where learning is a powerful and transformative experience, leaving a lasting impression on both educators and students alike.
We provide a unique perspective, presenting stories of how different cultures around the world are created and shared--by featuring people who tell their own stories in their own voices. Through interviews and profiles, you'll meet indigenous artisans, pioneering activists and innovators, dedicated preservationists, spiritual seekers, global visionaries and a host of others, who each relate their inspiration, process, techniques, and heritage. You'll also learn about their personal epiphanies, challenges, breakthroughs, and hopes for the future--for at the heart of all culture is our shared human condition.
PAC Founder & Editor Meg Pier personally produces the vast majority of the site's content and also works with interns to develop pieces, and on rare occasions commissions freelance writers whose work carries their byline.
Meg began her career in the News department of US News & World Report in Washington, D.C. and subsequently led communications departments at two leading U.S. financial institutions and two Wall Street investment management firms between 1986 - 2007, directing media relations and serving as chief spokesperson with the press.
Meg's ability to grasp and effectively and accurately communicate the essence of identity and purpose has been recognized with numerous awards. She is the recipient of a PR Week Award for Small Corporate Communications Team of the Year and was named one of five finalists for PR Professional of the Year; New England Publicity Club's First Place Bell Ringer Award for public affairs campaign and two organizational identity campaign awards; and the Bulldog Bronze Award for product/company positioning.
Meg has expertise in writing, editing, and interviewing. She was a regular contributor to the Travel section of The Boston Globe from 2003 - 2012, owned then by The New York Times, and The Huffington Post from 2007 - 2017. She has an extensive portfolio of bylines about the arts, culture and travel for U.S. publications, including Art New England and Provincetown Arts, as well as Ensemble Travel, an organization of top-tier travel agencies. Meg is the author of "What is the Meaning of Life? How Culture Helps Us Make Sense of the World", a compilation of 15 interviews that originally appeared on People Are Culture. She has ghostwritten four book-length memoirs for private clients.
Meg is a creative change-maker and digital entrepreneur who also publishes the Flip the Lens (FTL) Youtube channel. FTL features user-generated videos about the world's cultures and our human condition. Meg was a member of the invitation-only Google+ Create program, a global network of top creators.
Meg mentors emerging creative professionals through the People Are Culture and Flip the Lens internship program, which has hosted undergraduate and graduate students from Connecticut College and Quinnipiac University in Connecticut; Boston University and Endicott College in Massachusetts; University of Balamand in Lebanon; Hult International Business School in Cambridge, London, Dubai and Shanghai; Richmond University in London; The Università Della Svizzera Italiana Master's in Tourism program in Lugano Switzerland and; The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Hyderabad, India. Interns have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in digital content creation and marketing, and build portfolios.
A grounding in Social Studies fosters greater human understanding and connection. In this digital print and video anthology, people from all walks of life share their personal stories. In doing so, they also shine a light on their unique culture, traditions, heritage and lifestyle--as well as our shared human condition.
Authentic & Accurate Content on the Meaning of Culture
Dr. Paul Schafer
Director of World
Culture Project
"Not only do these stories convey an incredible amount about the nature of people's cultural lives and experiences, but also they are presented with the utmost professionalism, commitment, and dedication... with all the expertise of a successful story-teller."
Fergus T. Maclaren
President of the ICOMOS International Culture Tourism
"All of these [stories] resonate with an authentic, unique voice of the individual, while tapping into the essence of why culture matters in maintaining our sense of humanity and dignity. Each chapter tells stories that weave the fabric of cultural meaning from an original perpective."
Sarika Chawla
Manager, Narrative, Content & Strategy, MMGY Global
"I have consistently been impressed by Meg's in-depth interview and writing skills. She has a knack for choosing interesting and impressive subjects and gets to the heart of their inspiration in an easy, engaging manner. Her well-researched and insightful questions get her closer to the local culture."
Johanna Campbell
Scottish Tourism Marketing & PR Support Specialist
"Meg listens intently and has an ability to engage and connect with many people, drawing out meaningful insights and often deeply personal experiences. She has a genuine curiosity about a country's history, culture, character and landscapes. She demonstrates great commitment to accuracy in all her writing."