The Life and Wisdom of Shawn Stover

Shawn Stover is the much-admired and respected Reentry Coordinator at Ohio Means Jobs of Athens County. He tells his life story, discusses his work with people leaving prison, and shares words of wisdom.

My grandfather's journey through college

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Greenbrae, California, Alana Leifer (15) interviews her mother, Monica Leifer(52), who looks back on her father's life. Monica tells an inspirational story about her father's academic journey and how he never felt...

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Mia (16) interviews her grandmother Pamela (76) to talk about her experience with sexual harrasment at a major corporation.

Interview with Shelby

Shelby Kihega, age 19, is college athlete at MSSU. She runs cross country and track, arguably one of the hardest sports. In this interview, she describes the highs and lows of her favorite sport and what makes her her.

Oral History Project 2023

This is an interview by Isabella Cabrera who is interviewing her mom, Ana Cabrera. Ana recounts her childhood, the trauma she carries from fleeing the communist government in Cuba, her determination through nursing school, and lessons she’s learnt through being...

Generation Caribou

Angie shared memories of her childhood and experiences with her family. We talked about her outlook on life and how working hard is her big priority.

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Susan Krysak, Danny Ginter, and Adela Duncan

Susan Krysak [no age given] talks to her friends, Adela Duncan [no age given] and Danny Ginter [no age given], about Paz Amigos, an organization she started to support men and women who were being released by ICE with no...

Joseph Lopez & Scott Acord

Joseph shares his story as a troubled youth leading to being incarcerated 5 times before handing his life over to Jesus, and turning his life around. He now has a thriving closet business in Southern California and in his spare...

From behind "bars" to reading and singing "bars"!

After finding herself incarcerated, she found her voice and now shares it with the world. She found her "family" in song, and community.

The Big Move

My mom moved from Indonesia to the U.S. in 1998 when she was 26. She didn't know very much english but with hard work and determination she learned the language. She now is a fluent english speaker.

How One’s experiences impacts professional and personal aspects of their life

Elizabeth Medugno talks about her experiences growing up both in Italy as well as the United States. She shares memories, inspiring lessons and even gives advice to future generations. This is a story you will want to hear!

Vietnam

Interviewed my mom about Vietnam and her journey to America. Also how America gave her more of an opportunity to succeed.

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Sidney Davis and Dorothy Garza

Dorothy Garza (63) interviews her friend Sidney Davis (75) about how he beat cancer, what it was like being incarcerated for over 30 years, and the ways in which God influences his daily life.

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Dean Zaidan and Kate Zaidon

Dean Zaidan (61) talks with his daughter, Kate Zaidan (36), about the drive and risks he took to open his store, Dean's Mediterranean Imports, which Kate now runs. Dean tells Kate about his path that led him from Lebanon to...

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Thelma McGhie, Stephen Thomas, and Rosalie McGhie

Stephen Thomas (37) and Rosalie McGhie (63) interview Stephen's grandmother and Rosalie's mother, Thelma McGhie (88), about her immigration to the United States and her life here working as a seamstress and a dietician.

A Talk with Dawn

Hi! I'm Ariel (with the curly hair) and I interviewed my employer and inspiration Dawn. We talk about her life from childhood to owning and operating a small business. It's a long conversation, but I hope and believe you have...