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Friend talks with friend about Hepatitis outbreak in Fremont, Nebraska, how she contracted the virus and the lawsuits and organization that have come out of this outbreak.

For this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Columbia City, Indiana, Colin Temple (17) interviews Dave Temple (41) about his life. Colin is asking questions surrounding the life of Mr. Temple and getting answers for the interview. Mr. Temple will...

Up and Coming Musician Kaelan Brown talks about how he got his start in music, and where he thinks music will go in the coming years.

From a young age, Andy was motivated to create change. In this three part interview, Alison hears about his childhood, his time in the service, his path to Earlham and his life in Richmond. We also learn about those who...

Rogelio, a Richmond community member, talks with Alison about his early struggles, those who helped him succeed in school, and his passion for working hard to accomplish his goals.

I interviewed Marie Clemons for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

In this interview, Alison talks with Amy and Andy Dudas, owners of Dudas Law and community builders who are turning a vacant building in downtown Richmond into a place where all are welcome to create art of any form.

Man talks about his journey to become an episcopal priest and working in an inner-city parish, Emmanuel, In Pittsburgh, PA.

In this interview, Natalie (Ripperger), Roger and Theresa Richert talk with Alison about starting in business early, how they managed to revitalize the Depot District with the help of the community, stories of local accomplishments, and why their family business...

Wayne Stidham, being interviewed by Alison Zajdel, talks about growing up poor, meeting his wife, and the professional climb to President of Second National Bank. Along the way, Wayne helped Richmond rebuild after the '68 explosion, bring IU East and...

From a young age, Andy was motivated to create change. In this three part interview, Alison hears about his childhood, his time in the service, his path to Earlham and his life in Richmond. We also learn about those who...

Interview with Mom on 12/21/19

An interview of my grandpa Larry Miller at Thanksgiving at their home in Columbus, IN. (Sam Miller Age 11)

In this interview we talked about what life is like outside of the United states and how she overcame many changes in life.

Bob Gang at 99 years old talks about his childhood, his education, and war service.

Lavona talks with Alison about her upbringing, her life as Registrar, and how her role of mentor/counselor prepared her for her retirement ministry in hospice care.

Talking about the lifestyle and work obligations of a trusts and estate attorney

This interview of John was recorded at friendship village in Kalamazoo michigan

Capturing the wisdom and stories of a man about to climb the tallest mountain in Antarctica, including tales of his summit of Mt. Everest in 2011, his childhood, career, marriage, and hopes for the future.

Susan Isaacs, the Wayne Township Trustee and community organizer, talks with Alison about her early years of success, life's ups and downs, and how she approaches the unique role of caretaker in the trustee's office.

One Small Step conversation partners Jonathan Smoak (57) and Berkeley Goodloe (46) discuss their political ideologies, American liberty, and their shared perspectives of their home city, Richmond.

Jamie Citerin talks with her mother (64) about her life from growing up in Elkhart Indiana to family history, to being a young mother in the 1970's, from her faith to historical events that she has witnessed/experienced.

My grandpa last himself, the man who travels the world, the man who lost both his parents at a young age, and the man who never wants to change a thing in this life; because it's already so perfect.

Aileen and Alison talk about growing up on a farm, moving to Richmond, teaching at RHS, and her retired life as a community volunteer.

Bill and Alison talk about why the Meltdown Ice Festival is special, what makes it different, and how the visiting carvers embrace this small Midwestern town in the dead of winter.