Interviewing my Dad

Juana Martinez (17) interviews her dad, Miguel Martinez (40), about his life and how it was growing up in Mexico and having to assimilate in the US.

Dad Opens Up About His Life and the Creative Process

Mark Rodriguez (48) talks to his daughter, Aurora Rodriguez (17), about his love for music and what his life was like when he was growing up. He also discusses his views on the creative process.

Mom on Mother’s Day

Childhood, growing up in the 1950s, family strengths, the disappearance of the family farm, and generosity.

#TheGreatListen with Jaycob Steels

I interviewed my good friend Jaycob Steels about the people who have influenced his life. I also asked him what he learned from this year.

Xin Qi and Tianbing Xia talk about growing up in Beijing

In this interview conducted in December 2017 in Plano, Texas, Jennifer Xia interviews her dad Tianbing Xia and mom Cindy Qi about what is was like growing up in China, especially school life. Tianbing Xia shares insight on what day...

Storytelling Assignment

Today I sat with my mother to ask her some questions about her life.

Ozella Cheek Thanksgiving 2017

An interview with Ozella Cheek on Thanksgiving Day 2017.

Long distance call with Grandma Morgan and her granddaughter Isabel Milla

An interview takes place between Isabel Milla and her grandma, Kay Morgan. The interview is over a long distance call between McKinney, TX and Ponca City, OK. They chat about Grandma Morgan’s childhood and her experiences. Her love for family...

growing up in the 50’s & 60’s

i talked to my grandmother (72 years old) about what her life was like growing up, and down memories she had from that time. and also about when she was a mother/wife

Callie Lininger with her grandma Patty Parrish talk about growing up and and what her childhood was like

In this interview, conducted on November 24th, 2017 in Tigard Oregon, Callie Lininger (13) interviews her grandma Patty Parrish(65) about her childhood and family. She shares stories of going to her Cabin with her family and how she met my...

Honeymoon in Germany

Interview with my grandmother Joyce Martin who married my grandfather after only knowing him for a couple of months. She tells stories of leaving immediately after the wedding to serve in the US Army in Germany in 1963.

Beyond the Block Ep.4 – 6205 Warren Ave

My hometown of South Dallas serves as the basis for my work as an artist. Every location I chose to depict "what it's like to live in the hood" is connected to a friend or family member I questioned about...

Beyond the Block Ep.5 – 2825 Thomas Tolbert Ave

Sharon Horton, my mother, is the last participant. She will speak about the house we have been living in for the past ten years. Growing up in an area where poverty and crime rates dominate social media narratives lessens the...

Chaos: Branden Bernheimer

Branden Bernheimer talks about how she grew from her family life and how she became a better person in the end.

Robert Mere-Christmas 2018

Robert Mere shared his memories of growing up, the influence of education and a strong loving family on his development, and the importance of accepting other people where they are at. He used the culmination of his 79 years of...

Interview with Bryan Young

An interview that I recorded with my Dad for school.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview we talk about our proudest moments and last words.