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Helena Roppatte: 2020-04-18 18:35:34

A story of overcoming obstacles and beating the odds...

This is an interview by Isabella Cabrera who is interviewing her mom, Ana Cabrera. Ana recounts her childhood, the trauma she carries from fleeing the communist government in Cuba, her determination through nursing school, and lessons she’s learnt through being...

My dad talked about his life both as a kid and adult.

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Greenbrae, California, Alana Leifer (15) interviews her mother, Monica Leifer(52), who looks back on her father's life. Monica tells an inspirational story about her father's academic journey and how he never felt...

Shelby Kihega, age 19, is college athlete at MSSU. She runs cross country and track, arguably one of the hardest sports. In this interview, she describes the highs and lows of her favorite sport and what makes her her.

Esther (87) shares her life experience will growing up in Berlin, Germany and England during the war, and then her transition to United States.

Life, war, and wisdom

A story about a Cambodian man, and his long journey to the United States.

Interviewed my mom about Vietnam and her journey to America. Also how America gave her more of an opportunity to succeed.

Greg Meyer (49) tells his friend Michi Vojta (43) about his experience as a Rwandan expat in North Carolina during the Rwandan genocide.

My mom moved from Indonesia to the U.S. in 1998 when she was 26. She didn't know very much english but with hard work and determination she learned the language. She now is a fluent english speaker.

Anna offers an emotional first-hand account of her family’s experiences during the war.

Alex Bramer reflects on his life

Mia (16) interviews her grandmother Pamela (76) to talk about her experience with sexual harrasment at a major corporation.

Elizabeth Medugno talks about her experiences growing up both in Italy as well as the United States. She shares memories, inspiring lessons and even gives advice to future generations. This is a story you will want to hear!

One Small Step conversation partners Lani Slonim (70) and Krista Rogerson (56) discuss their political views, childhoods, PTSD, war and abortion.

“Everyone has to watch each others backs.” (1:22) On January 6th of 2020 in Laurel Canyon, Mike Badalian was interviewed by Jessie Reitz on his experience in the Korean War and why it made such a big impact on his...

For the Thanksgiving Listen my Nana and I talked about what it was like growing up, how she managed during the pandemic of 2021 and past jobs held by her family members.

I ask myself to recall the things in my life that profoundly gave way to my self evolution. I cover topics ranging from childhood sexual trauma to coming out, the my diagnosis of acute AIDS at the age of 31.

Dean Zaidan (61) talks with his daughter, Kate Zaidan (36), about the drive and risks he took to open his store, Dean's Mediterranean Imports, which Kate now runs. Dean tells Kate about his path that led him from Lebanon to...

Friends and colleagues, Rita Blank (71) and Barbara Goldstein (63), reflect on how being children of Holocaust survivors has affected their lives and perspectives and discuss their work at the Holocaust Education Resource Council.

Kathryn di Giovanni looks back on America during her 101 years - race relations, the empowerment of women and how to survive crippling loss. An amazing positive take on life from a remarkably sharp and articulate 101 year old woman.

Stephen Thomas (37) and Rosalie McGhie (63) interview Stephen's grandmother and Rosalie's mother, Thelma McGhie (88), about her immigration to the United States and her life here working as a seamstress and a dietician.

Sarah Padgett interviews her friend Kaoutar Nassir about her journey moving from her childhood home in Tangier to her current home in Madrid, the obstacles she faced along the way, how she connects with herself, and her hopes for the...