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Isaac Shipchandler (17) and Jack Irk (18) interview Zoher Shipchandler (81) on his experiences as a college student and immigrant during the late 1960s: 2024-04-18 22:39:46

Norah Mentor(15) talks to her sister Dorynn Mentor(24) about the decisions and experiences that led up to her choosing nursing as a career. Dorynn Mentions her struggle finding a good undergraduate major that she actually enjoyed. The impact that she...

I interviewed my grandma, Jenny Sanders. In this interview we talked about her early childhood, teenage events, and later lifetime events.

In this interview with my mom we talked about her life and how she expected it to be. We also went over what she was very grateful for and what she has experienced throughout all her time here. This interview...

Brady Ashton shares about his childhood influences and career goals, and how those experiences coupled with life's twists and turns helped prepare him to be a driven, present Social Studies teacher.

Joe Swanson, also know as "Trophy Joe", is an artist and skateboarder extraordinaire. We discusses childhood memories and what it was like to grow up as an introverted lefty in Richmond.

Bill and Alison talk about why the Meltdown Ice Festival is special, what makes it different, and how the visiting carvers embrace this small Midwestern town in the dead of winter.

Mike and Alison discuss his career in music, his local business ventures, working with family (they work together so well!) and raising a family in Richmond. Music lovers: Hear Mike's Billboard 100 song "Sarah's In Love" at the end of...

I interviewed my friend who is an Early Childhood Education Major about her past and what influenced her and what she would do in certain circumstances as an educator that she lived through already.

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

These interview discusses Takako Kusayanagi’s first experiences when she came to the U.S. in 1979 and after. She arrived in New York, flew to Washington D.C. and from there to Terre Haut, Indiana where she completed her undergraduate studies at...

School, college, & teaching. Holidays, houses, Dan’s fires.

Doug and Alison talk about growing up in Economy, his family life, and how his career path led him to community efforts such as the formation of the Wayne County Foundation, a successful community foundation created in Richmond, IN.

In this interview, Alison talks with Amy and Andy Dudas, owners of Dudas Law and community builders who are turning a vacant building in downtown Richmond into a place where all are welcome to create art of any form.

Ginger and Alison talk about the early years, how she started a family and moved to Richmond, and how the art scene/culture in Richmond helped her find herself and her talents!

In this interview, Natalie (Ripperger), Roger and Theresa Richert talk with Alison about starting in business early, how they managed to revitalize the Depot District with the help of the community, stories of local accomplishments, and why their family business...

Tom's experiences as a professor of Fiber Arts at Colorado State University and a practicing professional artist.

Lee Stienbarger (a.k.a. "Mr. S.") and Alison talk about the history of Richmond's competitive jump rope team- the Indiana Thump Jumpers, and how he functioned as a coach and trailblazer in a sport that was unknown to much of the...

Misty and Alison talk about her journey to Richmond, nonprofit work, life in politics (local, state, and national), and who has helped her along the way.

Bruce and Alison talk about his early years as a club member, and then making a career out of helping kids succeed.

Lavona talks with Alison about her upbringing, her life as Registrar, and how her role of mentor/counselor prepared her for her retirement ministry in hospice care.

José Luis and Alison discuss the things he loves about Richmond while also acknowledging the challenges of making a life in a new country. The two also talk about his love of learning, travel, and his future education plans!

Rogelio, a Richmond community member, talks with Alison about his early struggles, those who helped him succeed in school, and his passion for working hard to accomplish his goals.

Susan Isaacs, the Wayne Township Trustee and community organizer, talks with Alison about her early years of success, life's ups and downs, and how she approaches the unique role of caretaker in the trustee's office.

Caleb Smith tells us about why he settled in Richmond after his college career at Earlham, his vision for the growing Farmer's Market, and what he appreciates about small town living.