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07:54
From Cheyenne to Santa Monica: A Journey on Two Wheels

Knox (17) interviews Joe, a long-time family friend, about his childhood memories in Cheyenne, Wyoming, his passion for biking, and the life lessons he's learned along the way. They discuss Joe's early experiences, his family's influence, and his most unforgettable...

09:15
leaving my house at 17

At age 17, my father left their family home to live independently. Since leaving home, he has continued to develop independence, navigating adult responsibilities at a young age.

04:21
Space Race and Cold War in the Backdrop of Childhood

Simona (16) interviews her grandfather (73) about his awareness of the historic Space Race as a teenager as well as his sentiments about tense moments of the Cold War, which was consistently in the backdrop of his life as he...

11:30
Roots in El Salvador, Dreams in America

My father (58) discusses his life in El Salvador and how he grew from being in a very difficult environment. He shares his ups and downs from moving to America and how it has impacted and shaped his life.

04:23
New Opportunities Over Seas

This interview is about my Mom leaving to the US from Guatemala, with her family, to find new opportunities.

07:06
From Combat To Coaching: A Legacy of Leadership

Christopher Barnes (17), interviews his father Thomas (56) about his journey from serving as a Marines to coaching in the Friday Night Lights.

06:30
Being my own parents

Rebecca shares her story of what her life was like growing up without stable parents and moving from house to house

05:48
Grandma Judy's journey in Healthcare

Malia Gonzalez (17) Interviews Judy Gonzalez (78) about her journey into healthcare. Judy tells us she had no interest in a career in her early years, but grew a passion for wanting to truly help others. What started off as...

10:07
Greatest Mentors

My dad Ryoji shares his most influential mentors along his music, spiritual, and mental journey.

04:48
The True Value of Education

My name is Julian Murillo (17) and I interviewed my mother, Marisol Ocampo (52) about her journey as a first generation Mexican American achieving a career as a partner at a law firm. She shares how her parents’ sacrifices shaped...

06:47
Skills in motion

My father, Gregory Baumann, tells the story of how juggling impacted his life and how he used his gift to help others.

04:21
The palisades fire

How Jamie Siminoff (51) stayed at his home and fought off the palisades fire with no water or electricity.

02:46
where faith and culture meet

In this story my aunt talks about what she did in preparation for her quinceañera and the actual day.

05:34
My dad rambling about his move

my dads experience moving from Israel to America, his cultural shocks and finding love in IT.

08:06
From one shirt to a Chef’s Coat

This story tells of an immigrant who came with nothing, worked hard, and overcome challenges. Through perseverance and support, he built a family became a chef, showing that determination can create a better life.

04:22
Stronger Than Strands

Meghan Parrott (16) interviews her aunt Traci Mckinley (60) who shares how her life journey of how having alopecia as a child shaped her path and strengthened her confidence throughout her career.

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