Interview with my Mother who’s also my best friend

This recording took place on April 20th, 2020 in Orange, CA. Miranda Velasquez (21) interviews her mother, Tonia Velasquez(51). Tonia shares stories about her childhood and how she grew up in Oregon and moved around a lot. Also, she talks...

Gissell Flores and her aunt Gabriela Pinedo talk about life lessons.

In this interview, Gissell Flores and her aunt, Gabriela Pinedo, talk about some of the lessons life has taught them. Her aunt shares a profound religious experience she had with her younger child, Jacob. She gives teenagers an advice that...

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Growing up in Westminister 1962~

Growing up in the Westminster area 1962~ with specific attention to the changing land use and community.

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Marjorie Beale and Kristina Feliciano

One Small Step conversation partners Marjorie Beale (62) and Kristina Faliciano (55) reflect upon the values instilled in them by their parents, the differences they've had with their parents and the importance of compassion and listening.

Somebody may depend on you

Whatever I have experienced there are thousands of people writing the story

Don’t Forget Where You Come From

In this interview, conducted in November 2020 in Orange, California, Diana Portillo (20) interviews her mother Maria Bruno (46) about her immigration process and journey to the United States. Mrs. Bruno shares her experience when moving from Mexico to California....

Sam Aguilar interviews her great aunt Angie Irizarry about her life.

Example: In this interview, conducted in April 2018 in Orange, California, Sam Aguilar (22) interviews her great aunt Angie Irizarry (82) about the different milestones in her life and how they made on impact on the person she is today...

The Merchant of Food

Interview with Harald Herrmann, CEO Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County. The story of a South African emigree who grew up in Anaheim to become one of the top restaurant executives in America and is now running Orange County’s largest...

A Different Point of View

An interview about my father’s experiences during the Vietnam War, growing up in Vietnam, and being a first generation immigrant parent fleeing to America for more opportunities. Additionally, he talks about the hardships of being in a foreign county and...

The Secret To Being Happy is Your Own

In this interview recorded on April 2020 in Orange, California Karina Ochoa (25) interviews Beverly Weatherill (92) and discuss her stories about her career. Mrs. Beverly talks about how she created the curriculum for the Fullerton District for Health and...

Laughter and Love

In this interview, conducted April 21, 2018 in Orange, CA. I, Vanessa Cortes try my best to interview my parents in my broken Spanish about their endless love and laughters they share daily as a happily married couple. They also...

Escaping Turmoil in the Chaos of War: The Story of a Vietnamese Immigrant

In this interview done on April 20, 2019, Patricia Tran (20) interviews her mother (60) about her life in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and her journey in fleeing and adapting to the United States and its culture. Thuy Nguyen...

Mary Ann Mercer

Mary Ann Mercer’s life is about helping others, from national politicians to the neighbor next door. She shares about her parents, celebrities, the Reagans, The Beach Boys and her love of church and family.

Theresa Kilgore and her grandma Ann-Eda Blache talk about her life and their family legacy

In this interview, held in April 2018 in Orange, CA, Theresa Kilgore (23) interviews her grandma Ann-Eda Blache (82) about her life, their family, and her inspirations. The interview takes place in Ann-Eda’s home, which is two houses away from...

Elizabeth Alatorre I answers Elizabeth Alatorre II’s questions.

Today I asked my mom a series of questions revolving around her life. She talked about how she felt first coming to the U.S. Her feeling of relief once she became a citizen. I found out she has absolutely no...