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My family’s life during the Great Depression/recession

Just a down to earth conversation between a couple guys who are still figuring things out

I interview my dad, David Seely (71). I’m his son, Marc (44) I have had Parkinson’s for the past ten years and wanted to take this opportunity to sit down and chat with him about his life and life’s work...

Spouses, Neil Rambana (52) and Elizabeth Ricci (46), reflect on the role “the American Dream” has played in their lives, discuss the work they do as immigration attorneys, and look forward to their daughters’ future.

Life goals, work ethic, and achievements.

We discussed her fathers low income growing up and how that prompted him to make a life for himself. We also talked about her favorite childhood memories of getting up on a wake board as well as advice she has...

Olivia (gymnast) and Keno (coach) discuss more backstory and thought process behind being a coach while learning more in depth information on Keno’s life.

Today we talked about important family members and what they have taught us.

In this interview, Evelyn, my grandmother, talked about her childhood memories and how she learned how to use her patience. The one thing she said was “never ever step down.” This phrase means you can be anything you want to...

Pastor Heather Brewer (53) of the Lake Geneva United Methodist Church talks to friend and parishioner Fritz Oppenlander [no age given] about his life of work and surviving a stroke and heart attack.

Travis Erickson 48 Colten Erickson 14

I speak to my grandpa about growing up, his career and work, and how religion applies to his life.

The story of entrepreneur, Brian, shares life lessons on grief, resilience, and the importance of following your dreams.

Kim Hood (40) talks with her daughter, Emma Hood (12) about how her childhood affected her job and work style

We talked about life and mostly childhood memories.

In this interview, conducted in December 2, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, Janet Luna (16 year old) interviews her father Maximino Luna (49 year old) about his experience on immigrating to the U.S at a young age. Max also discusses...

My grandfather shared his childhood on the farm, and the impact it had on his life. He also mentioned his career as a teacher and his military service.

Ethical Issues

Friends and collaborators Cam Be (41) and Andre "Add-2" Daniels (37) talk about their school experiences, their development as artists, and their current work mentoring young people.

Interview of “Twink” Starr - Beloved, oldest YMCA Camp Willson Alum ( 96 ). Dedicated in honor of Twink’s Civic Leadership and the life of Chris Bradley.

A chat with my father about dedication, changing times, and life lessons. Having worked consistently since the age of 11, I feel my father embodies resilience and drive. Never making excuses or complaining is something very rare and quite admirable,...

Growing up in the 1940s and 50s, Korean War, Jewish humor, 60 yrs of marriage, love, relationships with siblings and having a work ethic.

David Riihimaki (49) shares a conversation with his father, Arthur Riihimaki (77), about their family, Arthur’s time in the Vietnam War, his cancer diagnosis and raising money for cancer research, and about the things that are important to them in...

Brother and sister Quincy Stephens (76) and Minnie Dewberry (80) talk about their childhood in Alabama, their careers as teachers, and the legacies they both hope to leave behind.

Sisters Tammy Henry [no age given] and Tiffiny Benton-Hoke [no age given] sit down with their mother, Wilbertine Calhoun (73), to ask her about the parts of her life story that she has not shared with her daughters. As she...