“Soy Una Niña Problema” Part 2

In this interview, my mother, Maria Paredes, continues to tell 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.

“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.

"Find joy in success"

I interview my mom, Stephanie Kirk, and ask her questions about her life in Salt Lake City. We talk about her career as an interior designer, some life lessons, and impactful experiences.

“It’s a classic…”

I got to interview my brother, Ashton. We had conversations on his childhood, school systems, parents, funny and scary stories, nicknames, inspirational people, and football.

Beatriz Gomez

I sat down with my mother to talk about what was her most difficult moments in life. Spanish is the language that is used in our household, she beginnings with the loss of her mother and how she felt during...

Jam Boyden

In this interview, done on January 13, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is about Laura Sneddon who is cousins with Julianna Boyden. It tells Laura's life story from living in Germany and being adopted into a new family. About...

“You Can Do Better….”

My grandpa, Rich Spencer, has had a great life. In this interview, you’ll learn about his great accomplishments and upbringing. From Evanston Wyoming to Harvard Buisness School, you’ll see the steps he took to achieve success.

Walter Plumb IV and walterplumb5

I interviewed my dad to get to know him better and learn more about his past. I wanted to find out how he chose the career he did and what led him to being in land development. He also is...

The older sibling’s PoV

In this interview I was very curious to know how my sister (Eliza) viewed my older siblings and her experiences with school and growing up. I wanted to know how she perceived them and if there was anything revealed that...

Enjoying What Is With Mom

It’s important to never underestimate yourself. You can do so much by yourself and even more with people supporting you. There are so many joys in this world, but family brings the most joy.

Enjoy Each Stage of Your Life

My objective in interviewing my father, Brian Moore, was to discover experiences and thoughts about his life, particularly during high school. He told stories about childhood, family, friends and athletics.

Christina Letoi

From the island of Samoa to the U.S. christina talks about her childhood memories, family, and small bits and pieces about herself.

Edith Reed

Edith discusses her 101 year life, highlighting music, including her time spent at Juilliard School and Columbia University. She also discusses her family; both while growing up and the family she started with her husband John. She also mentions how...

Interview with Chris Colgan

I interviewed my dad. We talked about his childhood growing up on a ranch and the work that was put in there, then we talked about his experience in boarding school. After that, we talked about his college and grad...

You’re going to try some things and mess up. You have to learn from your mistakes

I talk to my mom about some things I’ve wanted to know her opinion on and wanted to get a clear view of what she’s thinking of for the future. Also a way to get to know my mom just...

The Family without a Father

I spoke with my grandmother, Virginia Velarde, about her life growing up with her siblings, mother, and step-father. We spoke about the hardships she went through growing up with her step-father and many other emotional moments in her life, including...

The Oldest Child

We talked about Jim’s childhood, grandparents, where he grew up, and hobbies. We also talked about why he moved to Utah and married my mom. Another topic was who influenced his life with work and sports.

My Nana

I interviewed my endeared grandmother who I call my Nana. She has lived a full and wonderful life. She is an example of a hard working woman and a loving friend and mother figure to all. I’m blessed to be...

“I worked my entire life for my kids”

Elvira talks about her young life and how she grew up. She also talks about her family and how she managed to be a single mother. I learned a lot about her hobbies and what she wants to do with...

Getting to know my Mom

In this interview I talked with my mother and asked her many things about her childhood and adult life. We talked about what she was like as a child and what she did. She gave advice to her teenage self...

My wonderful mother

In this interview I talked with my mom mostly about her childhood and what it was like. I then talked with her about my childhood and raising me and what parrells there were between the two of us.