Marianne Gray discusses growing up, life experiences, and her experience as a Waldorf Teacher with her former student, Aria Nelli.

Marianne Gray (61) and Aria Nelli (16) discuss Marianne's career as a Waldorf Teacher and stories about her life. Marianne's says "through doing good in the moment and by doing my best in each moment and forgiving myself and picking...

Youth in Asia

While attending the University of Hawaii, Bobby was not very interested in school, and frequently missed class to go surfing. One day when he did go to class, he heard his teacher tell the class that their paper on euthanasia...

Chandler Nandkumar and Kendall Sano

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Chandler Nandkumar (20) from Gloucester Township, NJ and Kendall Sano (19) from McLean, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Both students...

My Mother’s Childhood

My mom grew up an immigrant from the Philippines and had learned to adapt amd grow up in Hawaii.

Great Thanksgiving Listen – Chloé Brunner and her Mom, Jane Wilson (11-26-2023)

This interview was recorded on November 26, 2023 in Flemington NJ. Chloé Brunner interviews her mom, Jane Wilson, about her life growing up and her childhood. Jane Wilson talks about what it was like to live on a military base...

Changes in Hawaii: from Russia

Darya Peters talks with her mother Natasha Peters about her perspective on changes in Hawaii.

Interveiw

Danny (16) interviews his Mom, Vanessa (36) about her life in hawaii

Sarah and Kaleb Interview

Here Sarah and Kaleb interview history teacher Mrs.Sabine

Interview with Richard Buck

Interview between Richard Buck, his daughter, Amber Plumb, and granddaughter, Skylar Plumb, covering Richard's adventures while Amber was growing up, his work, and his love for the islands and the sea.

Leah Okimoto and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Leah Okimoto was born in upstate New York, and after having to move to several places across the country, she settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she cemented her childhood. In New York City, she pursued...

Interview with Uncle Ted (Mr. Edward Holland) about my father, Pearlis Leon “Wash” Washington
December 24, 2022 App Interview

Maythinee Washington interviews her "Uncle Ted" (Edward Wilcox Holland, Jr., Esq), the best friend of her father, Pearlis "Wash" Washington (CMSGT, Air Force) about their friendship: how they met, and their adventures together from Thailand to Hawaii.

Hawaii Inside Out

A conversation about Hawaii between a tourist and new resident during the 2022 holiday season

Anuhea Yagi + Hōaka Delos Reyes
November 4, 2022 App Interview

Anuhea Yagi, Student of Hawaiian Life Ways speaks with Hōaka Delos Reyes, expert in the field of stone-on-stone carving (kālai pōhaku)

Sandy reflects on a teacher that influenced her.

Sandy and Mark have been professional colleagues for many years and share stories of our powerful experiences as teachers in the rules we’ve played in development of young peoples lives. This was a chance for us to think about how...

My Interview with Joshua Slocum

He grew up surrounded by the ocean being the oldest of three. Joshua Slocum enjoys Christmas and the summer. He remembers playing baseball and being called “Squashua” and “JJ”. His favorite childhood vacation was going to Disney World with his...

Valerie Leksich and Aria Nelli discuss Valerie's journey from communist Hungary to her life in the United States.

Valerie Leksich (74) talks with Aria Nelli (14) about her experiences as a child refugee to the U.S. from Hungary during communist rule and about her life in the U.S. and in the Waldorf community. When l asked Valerie what...

Robert Resnick and Audrey Resnick

Bob Resnick (87) talked with his daughter-in-law Audrey Resnick (61) about his childhood memories in Los Angeles, his courtship and marriage to Renee, and his experiences in the Navy Reserve, stationed in Hawaii (while Hawaii was still a territory).

Sissy Lake-Farm of Hālau Makana Aloha O Ka Lauaʻe ​+ Gordean Bailey of Halau Wehiwehi of Leilehua talk-story
December 13, 2021 App Interview

Sissy Lake-Farm, Kumu Hula, Hālau Makana Aloha O Ka Lauaʻe ​and Executive Director, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum/ Maui Historical Society + Gordean Bailey, Kumu Hula, Halau Wehiwehi of Leilehua talk-story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART

Kamehameha Schools Maui Hōkūao Pellegrino + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole talk story
December 13, 2021 App Interview

Kamehameha Schools Maui Sustainability & ʻĀina-Based Learning Designer & Facilitator Hōkūao Pellegrino + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Cultural Advisor Clifford Naeole Talk Story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART

Interview with Grandmother: Growing up in Hawaii

Elaine H. (grandmother of Lauren M.) shares valuable lessons that has shaped her through her memories and upbringing. From growing up on the plantations of Maui to internment camps, Elaine shares her fond memories of her past to shine light...

Nick and Sydney discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Sydney sits down with Nick and discusses how his experience with the climate of Hawaii (his home state) differs from the climate of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The weather changes and the impact that these changes have on overall well-being are...

Hawaiian Cultural Programs Director Kalapana Kollars + Aunty Wallette Pellegrino of Wailuku talk story
September 16, 2021 App Interview

Kalapana Kollars, Hawaiian Cultural Programs Director at Lahaina Restoration Foundation + Wallette Pellegrino, Host of ”Preserving Our Recollections” Oral History TV Program for University of Hawaii Maui College talk-story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART.