Grandma Kaminski talks about her childhood

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen American History

My nana and I talk about what her life was like growing up in a large Irish Catholic family. We reminisce on some of her favorite memories from her childhood, and discuss some of the hardships that she has faced...

Graduating High School in 2020, Yes During a Pandemic

Allie talks to Gail about how graduation represents recognition for your diligence and signals the end of a significant chapter in life. Graduating during a pandemic was not something that I was expected to have to navigate. Allie discusses such...

On the Topic of Life and how to Live it with an Irish Immigrant
November 24, 2018 App Interview

Jason Wollermann talks with Brian Madigan regarding life, work, and education in the Great Thanksgiving Listen of 2018 on November 24th, 2018. They discuss Madigan's life as he grew up in Ireland and came to America as an immigrant, as...

Dad’s adventures

Vijai Singh, my dad, talks about some of his wildest adventures growing up as a child, along with the challenges he had to face.

Nestor Mendez: A Story of Redemption through Education

Nestor Mendez was on the verge of dropping out of high school, and struggled with suicidal ideation, until he met teachers who changed his path in life