Sono’s incredible Journey to Europe

Sono Begert (née Nishimura) travelled from Japan to Europe in 1939, just as World War II began.

Interview of Ronald Adiel Lamb

I interviewed my grandpa in light of turning 80 about some of his history. He talks about his time in the military, his travels, and meeting my grandmother. (Note: There are discussions of race and racial tensions in 1965.)

"I feel I am doing in my life what I need to do to help other people"

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019, Anna Deems interviews her aunt Janet Poerschke. Janet talks about her childhood growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania with a large family. She shares many stories from her youth, her favorite travel memories...

Leah and her Grandpa talk about his life growing up, in the Air Force and her parents growing up.
November 29, 2019 App Interview

In this interview conducted in November 2019, in Nj, Bill O’Brien and his granddaughter, Leah Ellenberg talk about his life growing up, and his greatest accomplishments. He shares his stories of his travels in the Air Force, and his favorite...

Rosemary van der Net interviews her cousin Olivia Ford about growing up in a divorced household.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Brielle, New Jersey, Rosemary van der Net (14) interviews her older cousin Olivia (23). Olivia shares her struggles of growing up in a divorced household and her education. She also shares about...

Getting to know more about my Mom!!

My mother grew up in Hollywood, had some pretty cool parents and had some fun adventures as a child. She went into the medical field and became a pediatrician in the ER at CHKD. And then she became a mother...

Adjusting to a foreign land

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

Thanksgiving Interview With Grandma

An interview from my Grandmother who tells her story of growing up in Nigeria and raising children/ experiences traveling among the world

You Are Only As Good As Your Last Croissant

Cooking is a form of art and so many people love making and eating food. On January 6th 2019 in Los Angeles California, Jack Beerman interviewed his grandmother Sarabeth Levine to learn about her early life as a pastry chef....

The Great Listen

Me and my mother talked about her family life and some of her struggles as a child. We also talked about hopes for our future family and happy memories

Grampa’s Stories
December 9, 2018 App Interview

My Grandpa talks about his work life, his travel life, and his future life goals.

Aiden Briesacher and Kelly Barnes

Aiden Briesacher: 2020-11-29 21:07:51 Aiden Briesacher (17) speaks with her Aunt, Kelly Barnes (50), about her life. Travel experiences in India, Japan, London, China, Australia and more as well as childhood memories, life in different countries, and a surprise reveal...

The Journey of Life

This interview took place on January 21, 2020, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This interview was with Katrina Ford. During this interview we discussed the journey of life and the power of positive thinking. We talked about living in the...

Making an Impact

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Najabelle Oscar (16) interviews her mother, Magalie (47) about her teenage years and making an impact. She shares how she loved school as a teenager and how her life...

A conversation with Janet Hammang in Dec 2014. She passed away this morning (May 11, 2017) at the age of 102.

This conversation bounces around. I placed a recorder on the table and pushed play. It's incredible how sharp Janet was at 100 years old. Truly incredible. I know her mind started to get a bit lost in the final years:...

Interview with my Nani, Dinesh Verma

Dinesh Verma talks about leaving Pakistan during Partition and, later in life, moving to the United States.

Toni McKeen and Beth Moeller for the Griswold Home Care Resilience Project: "Be a Voice Not An Echo"

2020-08-27 15:23:17 Beth Moeller from Griswold Home Care, sat down with Toni McKeen, an instructor from Founders Hall Center in Ridgefied, CT, to discuss factors driving resilience learned from genealogy, the Renaissance, and global cultures. Hear how setbacks can make...

Istanbul and San Francisco are both home to Aydin

Aydin shares what he finds similar and different about his family of origin's home, Istanbul, and his home in California, where he and his wife raised twin girls. He shares favorite memories, dreams, and what he is most proud of...

Martha Jeanne Johnson interview #1

Talking about childhood, life experiences, relationships, and importance of learning.

Revenge Travel 2023

Seattle - Istanbul - Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento - Positano - Amalfi - Capri - Naples - Seattle

History Extra Credit – 11-26-2023 15:29:41

My nanas name is Patricia and she is 83 years old. She is the mom of my dad, she moved here from Wisconsin with my Papi, and they eventually built a house in Hillsborough where she has lived for about...