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Two stories about triumphing over fear of public speaking

Friends Felix Madrid (60) and Cecile Evola (65) share a conversation about their memories together, their time at the organization ARCA, and what it means to be a good friend.

Sisters Gloria Weston-Smart (66), Joyce Thomas (64), and Joann Bynum Johnson (61) reminisce about their childhood together, remember family members who have passed away, and express gratitude for the tight-knit community that they grew up in.

This interview was conducted by Vivek Kudva. His father, Yogish Kudva, participated in the interview. They discussed Yogish's life.

Courtney Horton [no age given] shares a conversation with her colleague, Ann "Annie" Scott (77), about Ann contracting polio when she was a child, about her family, the different jobs she has worked over the years, and about advocacy for...

Jerry Albrent (72) interviews his friend Matthew Haynes [no age given], the owner and founder of Club Q, where a mass shooting took place on November 19, 2022. Matthew reflects on how his life journey led him to open a...

My grandfather talks about his work experience and some of the most interesting places he has been too. He reminisces’ about good old times with family. He lists off some of the 32 Countries he has been too for business,...

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews her mom Emmi S. Herman (Searingtown) on Mother's Day, 5.9.2021. They chat about community, collaboration, vaccine awareness, and legacy.

In this interview, conducted on January 5, 2023, in Canton Michigan, Aditi Iyer interviews her grandmother Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her childhood in India and her work life. She talks about the different jobs she worked in and how it...

Patrese Griffin (41) speaks with her husband, Ed Genesis [no age given], about where they each were in life when they first met, the work they have been able to do together since meeting, and how they balance helping others...

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Amanda Coltman (30) interviews her father James Schuessler (57) about the historical events he's witnessed in his lifetime and their relationship.

An interview with my grandfather where I ask about his life from when he was in high school until now. He has worked for a business, owned his own business, volunteered with the Red Cross, and joined the Coast Guard...

Kurt Wahl: 2020-11-25 23:03:38 Kurt Wahl, 58, brother-in-law to Sue Beesley talked about old times; kids and marriage; and driving the old VW bug across the country without air conditioning. Sue talked about work and getting layed off because of...

Friends and colleagues, Rita Blank (71) and Barbara Goldstein (63), reflect on how being children of Holocaust survivors has affected their lives and perspectives and discuss their work at the Holocaust Education Resource Council.

Connie Smith (65) has a conversation with her sister Virginia Haag (64) about growing up, work, raising children, hobbies, and faith.

I talked with Bridget about a miscarriage she had in the fall of 2017.

Lydia Weiss (33) and Kyle Holsinger-Johnson (36) discuss childhood memories and experiences, identity, love, and navigating life. They talk about their relationship with one another and how it started, as well as their personal growth and proudest moments.

Daniel "Dan" Swift (72) and his One Small Step partner Barbara Lakeberg (68) exchange their life stories including their career journeys and adoration for baking.

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 23, 2022] Rollie (45) and Don (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rollie works for Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, and Don is a deacon who served as the chair of...

Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta (49) sits down with her mother, Nora Sutz (71), to discuss their family history, to reminisce about their favorite family memories, and to remember family members who have passed away.

Teresa Wells (65) and her mentee, Brendan Gerdts (21), share a conversation about their friendship, their personal growth, their political views, and their hopes for the future.

Tim Havis (33) and his father David Havis (70) talk about when Tim came out as gay, reflecting on growth and openness in their family.

life review: childhood, young adulthood, loss of hearing, marriage & raising children

I, Paula, interview my mom, Maria, in a short recalling of her life and what she's learned growing older. We talk about her house life with 3 siblings, her transition from college to high school, and what she's enjoyed and...