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Kropinovas lifechanging experience of immigrating away from Russia in the 90s

In this interview my mother and I discuss her experience in the Navy from things like the hardships as a woman serving to places she's been to.

John Paddock (66) talks with his wife, Karen Schwartz (66) about being a mother, memories of our children (Jessie and Allie) and her relationship with them; appropriate for a Mother's Day conversation.

Jessica Sumuano (17) talks with her mother, Flor Martinez (43) about her migration to the United States and the quarantine.

Ingrid Sheehan, 61 year old mother of 3 grown children. I asked some questions that focused on how she navigated raising children and thereafter.

This interview was made by me, Alexander Smilevski, 16, on November 28, and I interviewed my father, Kiril Smilevski, 51. My father was born in the country of Macedonia in a city known as Skopje which used to be called...

Jameson O'Neal talks with his mother, Tricia O'Neal, about her mother, Lena Teinila, as well as several other family members. Jameson and Tricia discuss rejection, reconciliation, and how those life lessons come full circle. Lena Teinila's homicide is the only...

My father and I discuss his experience in moving from Indonesia to America alone to find a better education as an ethnically Chinese individual during the 1960s, a time with an anti-Chinese Indonesian government.

My uncle and I talk about moving to the U.S., his career, and social issues, including immigration, medical coverage, and racism.

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen, Timothy Chancey, an Egg Harbor Township High school student, interviews Angelina Gorobchenko, his sister, about her life growing up and the life she is living now. She expresses her feelings of traveling from Russia to...

My mom and I cover topics ranging from her decision to immigrate with me to the US at such a young age, growing up in a rural village, and transitioning to the "Big Apple." We also spoke about what it...

In this interview I ask my dad questions about his childhood, from his hometown, to college, and even moving to the US to continue his education and eventually settle down. I get to ask him questions which I never previously...

Reed Dietrick (16) talks to her mother, Allison Dietrick (48), who shares a story of reclaiming her identity and finding happiness after a lifetime of chasing external validation.

Jillian Wilson (42) talks with her birth mother, Susan Peters (57) about her experience of motherhood, from being a birth mother to an adoptive parent, and how their relationship has grown after reuniting.

I share memories with my mother as she recalls her life under poverty after the Fall of Saigon.

This is an interview with my mom, Robin Lancaster. She worked several years in the medical labs doing blood work, was an EMT for a good while, and is overall one of the strongest people I know. I love her...

Hans Roehricht (82) talks with his granddaughter (15) about the trajectory of his life leading to the present time and the legacy he has made for himself. Emphasizing on the strenuous years of his career life in the United State...

Natasha Faber (44) and her daughter, Julia Faber (15), discuss mother-daughter relationships and the impact of motherhood.

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

Snejka Sotirova (82) talks to her granddaughter, Deia Colosi (13) about her life during the rise of communism in Bulgaria and their decision to immigrate. This interview was recorded in Port Jefferson on November 24, 2022. The topics discussed are...

Mirna shares with Melody her immigration story and what led her to a career in healthcare

My grandmother and I have a one-on-one about her childhood and motherhood.

Natasha Iqbal, student of Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews her mother, Rosanna Iqbal, about her life. They talk about her childhood, how immigrating to America was, and motherhood. Rosanna Iqbal is an American citizen and a citizen of Dominican...

Jennifer Park (59) talks to her children, Hilary (29), Meredith (27), Cedric Evan (26), Ellie (25), and Nigel (21) about her upbringing and being a mother.

Pooja Muthuraj (16) talks with fellow student at Maggie Lena Walker Governor's School, Elizabeth Celentano (18) about immigration, cultural and religious values, partisanship, and coming together as a country from opposite sides of the political aisle to listen and learn...