“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 1

In this interview my mother, Maria Paredes, tells stories about her hometown, her rebellious childhood, happiest memories, and biggest regrets, as well as what it was like coming to the United States as an immigrant.

Lizbeth & Alicia

Today me and my mom, Alicia, are talking about her childhood and education in which leads to when she came to the USA.

My grandpa’s memories

I interviewed my grandfather and asked hims questions about his childhood and his teenage years. As well as asking him about some difficult times coming to the US from Mexico

Interviewing Pio Hernández

I asked my father about his childhood, growing up with his parents in a small farm and a small town, then making his way to the US where he would start a new chapter in his life.

Story of My Mom’s Life

The experiences of my mom through childhood and adulthood. Including school, work, family, and influential people.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen-“you should always be content but never satisfied, because you should always want more”

I interviewed my mom Fiona, and she revealed some interesting (and maybe even disturbing) facts about my family, her step father who will always be her hero, and what she wants for me in the future.

The great Thanksgiving listen with my mom cipriana martinez

The story of how my mom got here in the first place.What goes on in her life

Gricelda talks about her life in Richmond, raising a daughter while balancing two cultures, and her hopes for Richmond

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...