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“He taught me how to be happy” Tegan Blanchard interviewed his friend’s mom Sylvia Roji in December 2017. She describes what it is like to grow up in Mexico, and how the people around her affected who she is today.

This is an interview between a mother (Debbie Harris) and her teenage daughter (Lexi Harris) on the role of a nurse practitioner, along with advice for her daughter as she follows in her mom’s footsteps to pursue her own career...

There was a time where there were no Starbucks, no crazy bars, no “trendy”  places. It was in this period of time where Nicholas’s father’s Deli strived in its prime. In November of 2017, at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort in...

This interview was with my dad. We talked about his childhood and when he was in the military.

The adventures of a kid from Brown’s Flat, CA in Berkeley, the Peace Corps, and beyond

Jeny Amaya (27) talks with her friend Ines Garcia [no age given] about Ines' cultural roots, upbringing and overcoming her struggles with Multiple Sclerosis.

Eugene Milton Williams, also known as "Milton," discusses his life and experience as a member of the Oakland Fire Department. Milton was the first African-American firefighter to integrate Oakland fire houses between 1954 and 1955. This interview was conducted by...

If you tell Jerry Anderson a secret, he will never reveal it, but he’s happy to tell you even the most embarrassing things about himself. Brianna and Anderson 14, interviews her grandpa Jerry Anderson. The interview took place on November...

How Anne & Jay Cobb met, fell in love and were married 60 years ago. The qualities that they value in each other. Their advice to others for a successful marriage.

Peter Kaplanis (74) walks his daughter Cami Kaplanis (50) through his father's emigration to the U.S. from Greece, his upbringing in San Francisco and his military service.

This is an interview I did with my mom for an English assignment.

In this interview on November 24th, 2018, William Friet interviews his mother Lorrie Friet about the family's history and traditions.

In this recording at the high school where Sarah teaches, she interviews her dad about his childhood, education, and advice he has for how to lead a good life.

I asked my father about his childhood, growing up with his parents in a small farm and a small town, then making his way to the US where he would start a new chapter in his life.

Friends Donald "Don" Girard (73) and Linda Sullivan [no age given] discuss Don's involvement with Santa Monica College.

My father and I discuss what his life was like, his brother, and advice for people growing up.

A talk with mom about work, life, family, and the current pandemic.

Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Interview with my Dad about his life in Missouri, the Marines, riding horses, and motorcycles.

I wanted to have a conversation with my father-in-law to capture his perspective and his life lessons. And boy did he deliver!

Mr. Michael tells me about his life in California

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

A conversation between a son and mother about experiences throughout her years

Tyler Katz interviews his grandfather about his past, jobs, family, and friends.

In November of 2018, 14 year old Isabella Orlando interviewed her mom, Mandana Orlando in Sherman Oaks, California. The stories all take place in Santa Monica in the 1990’s. Isabella asks about everything, from how she met and fell in...