“My happiest memory… it’s a toss up between the day you were born and between the day Fati told me you were a girl” “So I’m your favorite?”

Hirah Chaudhary, 16, interviews her mother Zenab Chaudhary, 40. She talks about her childhood, immigration to America, and plans for the future (and maybe a curse). She came to the states at 10 and lived in Florida for a few...

"So I caused a little trouble coming into the world too"
December 8, 2022 App Interview

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

Vastupal Kinkhabwala and Sonia Kinkhabwala

Vastupal Kinkhabwala (83) talks with his granddaughter, Sonia Kinkhabwala (22), about his childhood, marriage, and some of the most meaningful moments in his life.

The Adrenaline Rush of Graphs

An Interview between Surgoe Soliman, age 16 and Kirolos Sadallah, age 25, both immigrants from Egypt to America. This interview was conducted on a Sunday, November 28th, in a noisy church basement. The interview discussed a wide variety of topics...

Interview with the wisest and kindest person I know: my mom

This interview consists of Erin Maegerle and her mom, Rebecca Maegerle, asking heartfelt questions and crying a little bit.

A life in the Navy, an unforgettable experience

Son Douglas Ruhl Jr. interviews father Douglas Ruhl Sr. About his childhood and experiences in the navy. Talks about traveling around the world with the Navy. Deep conversation about how the navy can help you find yourself.

The woman who raised me, but isn't my mother.

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

Mercedes Luz and Peter Singh

Peter Singh (16) talks with his grandmother, Mercedes Luz (70) about her childhood and growing up in the Philippines. Mercedes discusses her time in Iran during the Iran Iraq war as a nurse in a military hospital. She traveled across...

Recalling the Pandemic Life When COVID-19 Went Global.

I have a lovely chat with my big brother Rhon Matthew (22) on how he got his current job and how he handled living in the Philippines during the pandemic’s highest peak. My big brother had went to Silliman University...

How the Sosnovik Family was Established in NY and NJ
November 18, 2021 App Interview

This interview is about how the Sosnoviks established themselves in America. CORRECTION: Grandma Mary’s youngest brother was named Frank, not Stephen.

“Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together but this year everyone is separated”

This interview was recorded in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The recording took place in My Aunt’s garage in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The interview took place in November 20, 2020 around 7:30 pm. The participants in this video...

The Great ThanksGiving Listen 2020

In this recording, I interviewed my father for the Great ThanksGiving Listen of 2020. The interview took place in the family’s living room and lasted around 16 minutes. Ten questions were asked and answered that focused around his past and...

An Interview of Arvind Patel by Keith Lehman: Part 1

Arvind Patel narrates his life as an adult, discussing his journey to the United States and how he got started here.

Anjali Patel and Mona Patel

Anjali Patel (18) interviews her mother Mona Patel (41). Anjali asked Mona about her childhood in India and differences between her life then and her life when she came to the United States. They also discussed Mona's college years, happy...

Ellie Mahlis and her father, Emmanuel Mahlis, talk about growing up as a Greek immigrant who came to America

In this interview, conducted on New Year’s Day of 2020, Ellie Mahlis (14) interviews her father, Emmanuel Mahlis (59), about being a Greek immigrant and coming to America to start a new life. Dr. Mahlis shares experiences and stories he...

"We Come from a Line of Strong Women"

In this recording Abigail Jacobo interviews her mother, Ana Jacobo about her life in Mexico, what it was like to immigrate to the United States, and about her family. Almost 29 years ago Ana came to this country and was...

Mom’s trip to America

My mom travels across the world to start a new life in America. When arriving to America, she travels with her friend, Maya, in a police car to get to her brother’s house in New Jersey...

"Help people when you can"

For "The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019", Jacob Dembin, a student at Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews his grandparents, Gail and Gill Dembin at his house in Egg Harbor Township. Gail and Gill explain many of their achievements both personal...

"I came back to visit you specifically"

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2019 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Al Ziegler interviews his teacher and mentor Matt Guenther(52) and Matt's husband, Greg Ferree(51). The couple shares about fond college memories together, their friendship before they...

Marissa Rangel – Story Corps Interview

Dive into the life of Marissa Rangel - older sister, nurse practitioner, and most importantly, a mother able to pursue her dreams here in America.

Treat Everyone Like Human Beings

This interview was record in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ in my parent's bedroom on November 25th, 2018. I interviewed my mother, Nargis Serneabad, who immigrated from Bangladesh to the U.S. in 1996. She reminisced about her first day landing in...