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This interview is about what life was like growing up, and how certain events and phases change people.

Me talking with my mom about her upbringing and her family’s impact on the world

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her mother's sister, Mildred Scott, who died several days before this interview. Mildred grew up on a farm in Mississippi and was the last of seven siblings...

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her childhood in Mississippi in the 1930s and 1940s.

A step in our parent’s lives

What it was like growing up in the military and how frequent moves can affect a childhood.

Michael Johansson (71) talks with his friend Bounthanom Munxayaphom (45) about Bounthanom’s childhood in Laos, his time spent in a Buddhist monastery, how he eventually came to study in the United States, and his family.

In this interview I learned more about my great grandpa and his work and life.

Our interview centered around family and faith. This included stories about my grandfather’s childhood, stories about his children and grandchildren, and stories from his time in service.

Jessie Gaither, age 97, shares stories of growing up, family, school, and motherhood with her 14 year old great grandson Jensen Gaither. His mom, Jessie's granddaughter listens in.

He talked about his life and some lessons he’s learned along the way.

In this interview, on November 26 2020 in The bay area in California, Barrett Brown age (13) Will be talking to her grandma Charlie Lennon age (83) talking about her life moving states, going to college, her childhood, and being...

One Small Step partners Bill DiNome (65) and Michael Barron (70) talk about their upbringings, the role of government, and the role of those in the political "middle."

Kayla and Marisa tell us about their great grandfather in WWII

Childhood friends and One Small Step conversation partners Sandy Fowler-Jones (67) and Barbara "Bobbie Jean" McLenny Herrschaft (67) talk about the importance of their friendship in 1960s North Carolina.

May 15th in Northville, Michigan. Growing up and being a doctor, and helping others.

On this Thanksgiving Listen, I talked to my Aunt Lynda Wright about her childhood and political beliefs.

I interviewed my Ant Liz about her childhood and what her life was like growing up

In this interview conducted on November 26, 2017, Jonathan Rhodes (17) interviews his maternal grandmother, Betty Ann Coble Emmert (76) about her life. She talks about what her childhood was like while living in Texas with her older sister and...

Mrs.Joy was kind enough to share her life experiences with me and I am forever grateful. She is a military widow who owns her own daycare. Being a combat veteran myself, I had countless questions because of the many intersections...

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (39) about her relationship with her father during her teenage years and living in Japan during the U.S. occupation following World War II.

My grandma Gigi (67) tells me about her life in the 1950 and how she raised my mom and uncles.

Chris Walsh (76) talks with her grandson, AP Didier (18) about her childhood in Orangeburg, South Carolina during the 1950s-1960s in the Jim Crow south, her father's experience in a German POW camp, and how her town has evolved since...

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

In this interview, recorded on November 21, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, 13 year-old Mina Kang interviews her dad's co-worker, Dale Bramlett (67 years-old) about her life growing up in Mississippi. Mrs. Bramlett shares her stories of racial segregation and her...