Sharing volunteer experiences for Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC)

Two AASCSC Co-Presidents, Tim Cheng and Jeffrey Wu, share their personal stories as well as volunteer experiences for Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC).

A Peaceful Resistance

Tony elaborates on his Vietnamese Asian-American experience and his journey with Hidden Fest, a platform for creatives to network and grow.

My Mom’s Life

We talked about my family history, many experiences in my mom’s life, and pieces of advice she has for me and the future generations. My Mom’s stories and things she had to say have brought me and her closer. It...

One man’s 100 year history with City of Hope

Jay Steinman shares his family’s connections to helping establish City of Hope, his mother’s own turn as a patient, and his dream for City of Hope Orange County.

From Iran to Irvine: Kaytash Family Story

Kate interviews her husband Behtash about his journey from a child in Iran to becoming a father in Irvine. During the interview, you will hear sounds from their youngest son, Luca, who is 8 months old and enjoying playing in...

A Legacy of Balance

Growing up in a suburb city like Irvine, I wanted to know how my mother grew up in her hometown of rural Paju and how she became the person who inspires me to this day.

The Great Listen (mom)

My mom explains what her early childhood was like being an immigrant coming from the Philippines, raising four kids, and what I was like as a child.

Insightful Lessons and Wisdom Regarding Life from my Mother.

I ask a few questions regarding my mother’s childhood memories and her life. Along with that, I also ask her to elaborate on some important lessons she learned in her life to help me and future generations.

A Seat at the Table: A Mother’s Story

During this interview, I asked my mother about her experiences growing up as a child, she elaborates on the abuse she endured and how that has helped her develop into the person she it today. We then discuss how she...

Irvine: From Minority to Majority

Two women who grew up in Irvine share how their experiences as Asian Americans evolved with the city.

Todd and Diane Kennedy, Cancer Journey

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

My story

Parents coming from Hungary, moving to upland, involvement in the environmental movement in OC, husband, son and grandchildren

Chennai Vaasis in the OC

"Vaasis" is a Tamil word that means residents. Two long term residents of the OC and American citizens, formerly South Indian natives of the city of Chennai (Madras), discuss parental and ethnic influences, arranged marriages, and how immigrant cultures and...

Advice to Future Generations – Tazin Yunis

Zaid Yunis (16) interviews his mother, Tazin Yunis (50) about her upbringing and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She gives advice to him as well as future generations about preserving her family's sacrifice

English Interview

We talked about my dad and what his life has been like.

TheGreatListen2019

During the interview we talk about where my father grew up and his history of growing up.