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Elizabeth Loredo (42) speaks with her husband Pierre Loredo (51) on his educational journey and influences toward becoming a pediatrician.

Friends Vaneet Singh (43) and Queen Keskessa (51) speak about their journeys to the United States, their first impressions of each other, and Vaneet’s Sikh faith.

Husband and wife, Johnny "John" Davis (79) and Rosie Phillips Davis (74), talk about John’s life, his military service, and becoming a physician’s assistant.

Mentee Shyra Moran (40) speaks with her mentor Angela Morrison (64) about their shared experience with Greek letter organizations, Angela’s leadership as the first Black president of the Junior League of Lafayette, and words of wisdom from mentor to mentee.

Ke'Shawn Collins (22) speaks with his mother, Alena Collins (40), about his gratitude for her support through his artistic career, and Alena expresses pride in her son's work. Both discuss life lessons and values they have leaned on throughout their...

Brandon Sharp (18) and his social worker Tim Rollins [no age given] reflect on Brandon's experience in the foster care system.

Clara Marts (55) and new friend Cole Johnston (26) discuss Clara's childhood, her children, and her work helping families stay together.

Just Us Book Club member Lisa Henry Horne (64) shares memories of growing up in Louisiana with StoryCorps Facilitator Kiplyn Primus (62). Lisa also talks about her career.

Friends Michelle MacFadyen (57) and Hector LaSala (74) discuss Hector's journey to Louisiana from El Salvador and their work together with asylum seekers, mainly Spanish-speaking Latin American women.

Mother and son Fredrica Thompson (45) and Jermaine Dean (24) talk about aspirations, purpose, and survival and community.