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In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

We talked about Granny's life from childhood to today, special memories, and special people.

Jerry, age 77, describes 30 years as an OSHA inspector, improving safety in migrant labor camps and factories. He explains how the 1975 recession threw him into public service.

Jennifer Sturm (36) talks with her mother, Barbara Thompson (59) about her experience of being a parent.

Robert history and future

We talked about my mom’s background and how she Thought of raising me. We also talked about how she lived her life. Also we spoke about how she was a easy going bookworm.

These interview discusses Takako Kusayanagi’s first experiences when she came to the U.S. in 1979 and after. She arrived in New York, flew to Washington D.C. and from there to Terre Haut, Indiana where she completed her undergraduate studies at...

My la project

Josiah Bennetone (37) shares a conversation with his grandmother, Mary Jackson (90), about Mary’s childhood in Wilmington, North Carolina, segregation and integration of Wilmington schools, her career, her faith, and how the world has changed since she was a child.

I am talking to my 69 year old grandma about her ancestors and Indian Heritage.

We really mainly talked about our own personal troubles and some of the little details about our friendship.

Madi, Gunner, & Jeannine connect during their first week of college at UNC Asheville.

I have a very interesting conversation with my aunt Rozzie who I have grown up knowing better than most of my family. She is my mom’s sister, so I got the chance to get a clearer glimpse into my family’s...

My cousin-in-law talks about how he met my cousin and how they ended up together

Family

I asked my mom a few questions about her childhood as well as a couple of questions related to her life as a mom. After two shots of fireball of course.

I interviewed my Dad to find out some of the biggest influences on his life and some of the best advice he has received. He also talked to me about his proudest and happiest moments as well as advice he...

One Small Step conversation partners Joyce Hann (65) and Emmy [No Name Given] (39) talk about growing up in small towns, business regulation, and the merits and challenges within intentionally connecting with people with whom you disagree.

Interviewing my father about his history with agriculture

Doug and Alison talk about growing up in Economy, his family life, and how his career path led him to community efforts such as the formation of the Wayne County Foundation, a successful community foundation created in Richmond, IN.

Lara Mangialardi (28) interviews her cousin's husband, Maycon, (30) about his experience leaving Brazil as a young child for a life in the United States. Maycon's story features his perception of racial discrimination as a social justice issue that is...

Friends Lynn Ratzmann (58) interviews Charlie White (65) about his life and weight loss journey.

Steve Desroches (47) and Kristen Becker (45) discuss Becker's career as a stand up comic including touring the South with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as her childhood spent in both the North...

I interviewed one of my teachers who was born in 1963.

Rahul Shrivastav is a director of food and dining, but he hates fast food places though. So you'll be hearing things about Rahul Shrivastav aka My Dad!