“Life is about going forward into the future, not looking back into the past.”

Beyanka Vong, born in Vietnam, talks about the struggles she had faced throughout her childhood and her many different experiences. She constantly traveled around at a young age due to her parents' divorce and eventually led to her journey with...

Grace and her mother talk about her mother’s upbringing
November 26, 2017 App Interview

In this interview, Grace and her mother explore what it was like growing up in the mid-1990s China and how her difficulties and parental influences impacted her outlook on life and her relationships with those around her.

Immigration and Racism with my Dad

Interviewing my Dad on how he experienced racism throughout his journey from Malaysia to the United States

A brief and warm review of our upbringing: An interview between Olivia and Leo

Olivia Xu(19)talks with her friend, Leo Xiang(20) about their warm childhood memories and the most impressive lessons learning from their upbringing.

Clayton Ma interviews his father Calvin Ma about his past life in Hong Kong

In this interview, conducted in January 19 2022 in Burlingame, California, Clayton Ma interviews his father Calvin Ma about his past life in Hong Kong. Calvin shares about his childhood, who shaped his views and ideals, the traditions that have...

Great Thanksgiving Listen

My mom and I talked about her past and how it has changed her.

Tony Liu – A sentimental journey through childhood in Hong Kong

Tony Liu (79) talks with his son, Nick Liu (44) about about his childhood friends, adventures, and dreams in Hong Kong.

Vet. Interview with John Adams

John Adams is an Airforce Veteran that served during the Cold War. He’s been to every continent except Antarctica. He found his wife on a small trip to Europe.

My mother's twenties: valuable memories of mother's youth

The interview mainly records my mother's memories of her youth. In this interview, my mother talked about her youth, from studying tailoring to getting married and having children. When studying tailoring, my mother was always very motivated and diligent in...

The Story of Mrs. Kong’s Life

In the interview, Mrs. King shared with us about the years when she was a young adult in China in the 60s. Later, she also reflected on her experience of accommodating to a new life as she move from China...

Interviewing my great grandma

My great grandma talks about how she used grit and perseverance through her life as a refugee from the Chinese civil war and her life when she was a child

Daughter and Mother Great Thanksgiving Listen
November 21, 2018 App Interview

The great thanksgiving listen, my mom reflects on her childhood. Thegreatlisten2018.

My Mother’s Journey to the US
November 25, 2018 App Interview

In this interview, my mother discusses her family life, immigration to the US, and the experiences that led to where she is today.

Interview with dad

Talked about dads life in China and how he eventually made his way over to America.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview we focused on my dads childhood and what influenced him to be who he is today.

Mom’s journey to America

Justin Lam(16) interviews Pauline T Lieu(his mom) about her upbringing and how it was affected by the Vietnam War up to her early adult life studying for a PhD in biology.