Samyuktha Mahadevan and Preetima Moteea

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

How social media changed

I interviewed my neighbor on how social media changed from the early 2000s to now

The Great Thanksgiving Listen!

This is an interview I️ had with my mom that is a timeline of her life from her childhood, life as a mom, wife, and her experiences as a Christian African- American woman.

Betty Hansel discusses her life and how she has journeyed to find meaning.

Grandmother Betty Hansel discusses her life growing up on a farm in rural Virginia before tragically losing her parents and beginning life on her own. She discusses the evolution of her faith in God and the role that Christianity has...

my mother’s childhood

Even though my mother had a hard childhood, however, she has yet to allow that to have a negative impact on her life. She has learned and grown from her past experiences and it had ultimately shaped her as a...

My Dad

We talked about who my father is and the things and people in his life that are significant to him.

Son interviews Dad about college.

I interview my dad about college and what to prepare myself for in the future

My Auntie Anojewel’s Childhood
December 2, 2019 App Interview

Anojewel Broadnax, my aunt, discusses her childhood, regrets, experiences and how they shaped her into the person she is today. My aunt also provides a little background of her identity.

Interview with my Grandma Leah
November 27, 2021 App Interview

Grandma Leah is someone very special to my family. She and her family were partnered up with my Dad in the “Friends for International Students” program when he attended Virginia Tech. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia and grew up in...

A Visit to Grandmas House
November 24, 2017 App Interview

Me and my grandmother talk about life growing up in the northeast,how colleges have changed and even the mafia.

What Was The Most Influential Event In Your Life?
November 27, 2021 App Interview

We spoke about her transition of majors in college that brought her to the job she has today.

Grandma j and Joseph

We talked about my grandmas history and siblings and how she liked school and work

Cindy Nguyen and her math teacher, Ms. Black, talk about growing up in New York and her life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Chantilly, VA, Cindy Nguyen interviews Ms. Black about her childhood and life. Ms. Black shares her stories on how New York and changes, like a sudden adventure in the military, has made...

A Journey Through 2007-2018

In depth about Indian culture and transitioning/contrasting to American culture. While reminiscing about favorite memories.

What Is It Like To Be A Younger Sibling Who Is So Different From Their Older Sibling?
November 29, 2021 App Interview

Interview with my little sister about her perspective of our relationship as sisters with a large age gap, different fathers, and different personalities.

Cross generational conversation with my mom

While intended on talking about the past personal live of a mother that a child wanted to know more about actually became a conversation more about our changing society and what that means for families.

Divorce was expected

I talk to my mom about her childhood then about our relationship.