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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...

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

I interviewed my mother in her sense of place

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

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...

My dad’s experience in transitioning from a mainland style to a mentality of Aloha in Hawaii.

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

I interview my mom Kehau Wall Hershey, who has lived in Hawaii sense 1958.

History of his life story & worklife

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...

Clyde’s childhood and dreams

Cynthia Davis Johnson “Cyndie” (64) and daughter Courtney Leilani Johnson Rome (32) talk about Cyndie’s mother and Cyndie’s life.

Here Sarah and Kaleb interview history teacher Mrs.Sabine

Tiffany, Granddaughter, interviews Grandma, Mae Murnan, about the love of her life, her husband, Wilbur “Bill” Murnan. They met in Hawaii during the war, were married short months later, and the war was over a week after their honeymoon. She...

Moving to Hawaii

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Clara and Greg talk about Greg's life piece by piece to put together the story of Greg's life in Clara's mind. They discuss everything from school to jobs and all of the life that happened in between. Clara asked Greg...

My interview of the great Sarvesh

An interview with my grandma, Anne Lee Lewis. She grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii in the early 1900s. She was one of five sibling born to a Korean father who was a contract laborer on the early sugar plantations and...

In this I am interviewing my dad Warren Johnson.

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...

Teresa Ventura talking about her life growing up and her experiences

Dean Tokishi, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission + Skippy Hau, Aquatic Biologist, State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources talk story for SMALL TOWN * BIG ART

Trying to understand Mom's sense of place and how she thinks places should be recognized as and regarded.

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