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In this interview, I interview my grandmother Betty Savage in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 24, 2017. Betty reflects on her childhood, family, accomplishments, aspirations, hobbies, and lessons she's learned over the years. She discusses her grandmother, cousins, mother, father,...

Marlana Barry and Laura Snyder talk about how they met and became friends during the November 2000 blizzard.

Phyllis Wimberly ( My Grandmom ) spent her 40 year career as a Washington DC public school teacher integrating her AP English classes. As an activist and teacher her goal was to send kids to college that wouldn’t have otherwise...

My Spanish teacher Ms. Bochow is always telling us stories for nearly the whole class so when I got the chance to interview her, I took it. While it is still 40 some minutes long, we could've gone on for...

Sarah Petersen (41) interviews her father, Thomas Bernhardt (87), who talks about a lifetime of changes from attending a one room country school house and living on a farm, to lessons learned in the army in the '50s, to living...

Andrez Chuney (21) and Ezra Kelly (22) talk about personal growth and identity and how to find the strength in being their authentic selves.

[Recorded: Thursday, April 4, 2024] Kim Spitzmiller (62) from Charlottesville, VA and Samuel Orlando (22) from Charlottesville, VA spent a lot of time discussing the influential people in their lives and how they've learned from others and life experiences. They...

Some Seniors ’72 had the good fortune of being taught English by Joanne Simmons Smith in our 9th grade year at Albany Jr. High School. In her first year of teaching, we knew her as Mrs. Stripling, and she was...

One Small Step partners, Joanna Bjerum (41) and Lyndia DeShazer (79) are natives Kansans that share their experiences in their careers, their family histories, and a love for their state.

New friends and conversation partners Phyllis Rosen (74) and Bella Gonzalez (25) discuss Phyllis' experience with abortion, the impact of her trauma, the evolution of her trauma over time, the healing process, and what it means to tell abortion stories...

Cambria Gallup: 2021-11-12 02:39:42

Colleagues and friends Pamela Ching (61) and Wiedad "Roodly" Archer (52) have a conversation about their careers, beginning as nutritionists and moving into public health, including stories about their time working in various foreign countries and lessons they learned from...

Spouses, Sally Baker (42) and Brad Baker (41), share a conversation about the stroke that Sally had when she was thirty, the recovery process, their children, and their gratitude for one another.

John grew up in a family of educators. While he considered becoming a pastor, he concluded, "I could find my faith calling in other ways." He first followed in his parents' path of education, wanting to become a school superintendent,...

7th grader Laurie sits down with Diane Louk to talk about growing up, her time as a nurse, and how they've both grown through their years at Kinard Middle School.

Andover Stories of American Identity: Alex Wu sits down to interview his exceptional math tutor, Tao Tu, about his childhood as a math prodigy in China, immigrating to the United States, and raising his family, including his two daughters.

Paula Lillard Preschlack and her mother/author/speaker Paula Polk Lillard, age 90, discuss their experiences of working with children in Montessori classrooms with this vital theme of the spirit in the approach. Topics covered in order: I: The Silence Game, II:...

Fr. Gregory and Kelly talk about the Table of the King celebration and its significance in the Catholic faith and those of us at Providence Health. The Table of the King celebration was created by Sr. Emilie Gamelin, one of...

A positive experience Laura had with a nurse when her father died on Christmas morning, has shaped her career in Patient Experience. Laura shares stories about her fathers influence in her life and her families Christmas Eve celebrations.

Lusharon Wiley (70) and her fiancé Ernest Dawson (70) discuss Ernest's family, his time attending Pensacola High School during integration, being the first black football player on the team, his time at Tuskegee University and those who encouraged him along...

Mother and daughter Edea Trapletti (92) and Lisa Gollard (68) share a conversation about Edea's journey migrating from Italy to the US, finding work in Hollywood and Las Vegas, and setting roots in Las Vegas.

One Small Step conversation partners Gentry Garner (41) and Josiah Blodget (29) find commonality in their discussion of faith, political extremism vs. centrism, the importance of conversation, and relating to their loved ones.

One Small Step conversation partners Michael "Mike" Wehrle (70) and David "Dave" Shanks (64) consider how their upbringings and recent examples of police brutality have shaped their understanding of racism. They also discuss the issues they have with the current...

One Small Step conversation partners Allene Swienckowski (73) and Ken Signorello (66) talk about diversity, equity and inclusion; critical race theory; and universal healthcare.

Brianna Ewert (39) talks with both her parents Mary Ann Ewert (68) and Brian Ewert (71) about memories they have of their grandparents, memories of their parents, memories Brianna has of her grandparents, and what it's like for Mary Ann...