Experiences and Life Lessons

Lauren and Rich talk about the moments that stand out in his life and what he learned from them.

"Make yourself as easy to hire as possible!"

Kristy McHugh of Shift.org speaking with Austin Lieberman, Former Air Liaison Officer/Joint Terminal Attack Controller in the Air Force about his experience with his transition from active duty to the civilian world.

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Suor So and Amanda So

Amanda So (29) interviews her father, Suor So (69), about his life, focusing on his immigrating to the United States in 1981 from Cambodia and his subsequent life here.

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Andrew Hanson and Patricia Foster

Andrew "Andy" Hanson (73) tells his wife Patricia Foster (70) about his experience and escape of the Andrea Doria shipwreck on July 25th, 1956 when he was just 12 years old.

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Joe Davis and Barbara Davis

Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

John Paddock interviews his wife Karen Schwartz on Mother's Day, 05.10.20.

John Paddock (66) talks with his wife, Karen Schwartz (66) about being a mother, memories of our children (Jessie and Allie) and her relationship with them; appropriate for a Mother's Day conversation.

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Grace Williams and Maria Granville

Friends Grace Williams [no age given] and Maria Granville (65) talk about Ms. Grace's childhood in Harlem, the history and culture of the neighborhood, and their hopes for the future of their community.

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Karen Thanaprakantrakul and Ratchikorn Kositkasemsuk

Karen Thanaprakantrakul (20) and her dance instructor and mentor, Ratchikorn "Lin" Kositkasemsuk (36), talk about their Thai dance group, their introductions to Thai dance, and the different Thai dance styles and costumes. They also discuss their performances across Greater New...

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Michael Ballam, Vanessa Ballam, and Laurie Ballam

Vanessa Ballam (44) shares a conversation with her mother and father, Michael Ballam (71) and Laurie Ballam (73), about their lives in the performing arts and their travels across the world.

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Bret Hoekema and Aura Brickler

Bret Hoekema (39) and his wife, Aura Brickler (37) talk about the chronology of Bret's illness, which began six months after their wedding, when he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He talks about the various treatments he has undergone, the...

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Amy Howell and Luca Coletāo

Amy Howell (46) shares a conversation with her husband, Luca Coletāo [no age given], about how they first met, their time in Paris together, their decision to move to North Carolina, their son, and their hopes for the future.

Puerto Rico From the Eyes of my Great-Grandfather and Grandmother.

In this interview, Teresa Villanueva and her father, Miguel Perez will speak about their memories from their time in Puerto Rico and New York City, as well as why they chose to travel between the two.

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Shandra Woworuntu and Katie Ford

Shandra Woworuntu (44) talks with her friend and mentor, Katie Ford (65), about her decision to find work in the US so she could escape the violence in her home country of Indonesia. Shandra talks about how her new job...

Women of the Elevator Industry: Linda Lewis and Sula Moudakis

In celebration of International Women's Day, Schindler Elevator Corporation interviewed female employees that paved the way for women in the industry. in this conversation, Linda Lewis and Sula Moudakis reflect on how strong relationships have enabled their success.

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Kanchana Barker and Punnee Touranont

Friends Kanchana Barker (62) and Punnee Touranont (76) share a conversation about performing with their Thai dance group, teaching Thai dance at the Elmhurst Senior Center, volunteering at local temples, and their hopes for the future of the Little Thailand...

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Julia Sinelnikova and Ian Gonzalez

Artist Julia Sinelnikova (33) sits down with conversation partner Ian Gonzalez (26) to remember their friend JJ. They discuss their collaborations with JJ at Vector Gallery in New York City and explain how their friendship with JJ shaped their personal...

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Lynda Grose and Cecil Johnson

One Small Step partners Lynda Grose (62) and Cecil Johnson (58) discuss their relationships to family and consider how their backgrounds have influenced their political views.

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Chrissy Nance and Jayson Gardner

Friends and neighbors Chrissy Nance (49) and Jayson Gardner (51) share stories of the changes their block has seen throughout their lives in Harlem.

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Richard Mead and Darya Mead

Richard Mead, 75, interviewed by his daughter Darya Mead, 46, about his Jewish identity, his friendship with her mother after their divorce, his liberal politics, and what he likes about being a grandfather.

An Interview With My Inspiring Noni

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

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Anna Paloma Williams and Luz Kenyon

Anna Paloma Williams (32) asks her mother, Luz Kenyon (58), about what life was like for her as she immigrated to the United States from Mexico and raised her children in a new country. They also discuss the female role...