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Victoria Young and Gay Abarbanell

One Small Step conversation partners Victoria Young (64) and Gay Abarbanell (82) talk about being raised as "army brats," the ways they defy people's expectations, and the importance of open and honest conversation to avoid misunderstanding.

Susan Dakorson Addresses The Sad Fact of What It's Like For A Young African American Girl Dealing With The Ideal Hair Standard In America.

I interviewed 21-year-old Susan Dakorson who also goes by Susie, a close friend of mine, of what it was like growing up in America dealing with and breaking the ideal Hair standard in American society for African American women. Susie...

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Chey Soul and Bonnie Bir

Bonnie Bir (77) interviews her good friend Chey Soul (53) about her upbringing, her beliefs and her goals.

“How were women treated when you were growing up?”

I had a discussion with my 68 year old grandmother about what it was like growing up in an time where women were not thought as equals to men.

Dr. Marya McCarroll interview's her mother about her experiences as a little girl, young woman, and now older woman.

In this recording, Dr. McCarroll at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan records an interview with her mother, Karen Bunge. This interview was conducted to serve as an example for an assignment given to the students in her Psychology of...

Growing up and Parenting

Gabby Harrison interviews her mother Catherine Harrison. They discuss Cathy's childhood as the daughter of an Italian immigrant, her experience as a parent, and more.

Amena Johnson & Jamila Taylor

Amena Johnson talks to her friend of several years Jamila Taylor. They discuss their friendship and what it's like to have black women as friends.

Immigrant: Turning 30 in America, a conversation with the author, Golara Haghtalab.

Emma Fivek (28) talks to her friend Golara Haghtalab (30) about Golara's book, Immigrant: Turning 30 in America. The two discuss how Golara came to the US and her journey since arriving. Going from hostessing at a restaurant in Charlottesville,...

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Talethia Edwards, Anita Wimberly, and Valerie George

A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

Alice "Putty" Willetts. A Swarthmorean Life.

Alice "Putty" Willetts grew up in Swarthmore, and has lived here nearly 100 years. She is interviewed by her former gym class student who is now also a senior citizen, Barbara Bernhardt. Putty taught gym for decades. She was on...

Shirley Olive Greig

A brief look at a Southern African woman’s life, challenges and travels. Casually interviewed by her son and daughter in law.

Alexa Michael interviews her Grandmother Jill Handy about growing up as a woman and how society views older women

On November 24th, 2021 Alexa Michael and her grandmother Jill Handy talk in their hometown of Hicksville, Ohio about Jill’s life growing up as a woman in the 1950s and 60s. They talk about Jill’s parents, and her sister Sally....

The Living Room: Katie Phillips and Ann Zakaluk

Two old friends of 20 years happen to be brought together on Levi’s day of giving back to the community, and spend some time discussing the work being done at The Living Room non-for-profit in Santa Rosa, where Katie works...

Friendship

Two friends share memories of a friendship spanning 33 years, multiple states, marriages, kids, and cancer.

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Laurie Feldman and Dan Franden

Spouses Dan Franden (61) and Laurie Feldman (64) discuss how feminism, raising sons and retirement has impacted their lives and marriage.

A phone away

We talked about life and lessons you learn from it. We also discus why life is important

Travis Tavana’s Practice Interview Assignment

In this test recording, Travis Tavana, a student at the University of Eastern Michigan, located in Ypsilanti, MI, recorded a practice recording to prepare for his upcoming interview in June of 2023. Travis is a dual-majoring student of criminology and...

Three generations on growing up as a woman

Grandma Mac, Mother Mary Beth and Daughter Ilana talking about their lives as women.

Legacy of May Brill, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, veteran, woman.

May Brill, 1st generation American, fought for the United States in WWII, leaving a legacy of Love and remembrance. At 93 years old, she is New Jersey’s Chairman of Women in the Military, and championing the rights of all women.

Podcast for Her

A podcast explaining the difficulties faced by women in society today.