Experiences and Life Lessons

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

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.

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.

Emily and Art talk about Art’s life

My grandfather is the son of Polish immigrants, and on March 19, 2016, I interviewed him during a family reunion in Seattle about his adventurous life growing up in New York City, and working in the Arctic as a geologist.

Covid-19: Lila Chapman

Jackie Neale talks with her student, Lila Chapman about how she is feeling in the time of the Coronavirus global pandemic. Lila is Jackie's ungrad photography student at the New York Film Academy and upon being given the stay-at-home mandate...

Robert MacDonald and Dylan MacDonald – Eyewitness Account of 9/11

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Robert MacDonald (57) talks with his son, Dylan MacDonald (23) about living in the neighborhood of the Twin Towers, witnessing them fall, and fleeing to New Jersey with a then-3-year-old Dylan.

Part 2 of Cristal and her best friend,Alexa, talking about mental health

n the world from the beginning of 2020 until 2021 , society and Cristal was affected mentally because of the pandemic.

Cristal and her best friend,Alexa, talk about mental health.

n the world from the beginning of 2020 until 2021 , society and Cristal was affected mentally because of the pandemic.

Bob Alpern, Part 1

Bob Alpern (92) talks with his friend John Friedrich (55) about growing up in the 1930s in New York City, attending art museums with his father, singing songs at Camp Moween written by Yip Harburg, Wizard of Oz lyricist and...

Tim Serban and Melody Fawcett

Tim shares his story of providing spiritual care in the context of disaster relief efforts. Providing support to those grieving, going through transitions, searching for ways to honor their loved ones. Carrying on the mission of the Providence Sisters in...

"I wanted to see the world:" Sailor, History Buff Paulist Father Marcos Zamora

Paulist Father Marcos Zamora joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. In many ways, he'd already experienced a lot of world culture--he grew up in a multiethnic community in Chicago and he'd studied ancient cultures en route to becoming...

Mom and I and the Good Old Days

Today, Matthew Nunez and his mom, Carmen Nunez, come together by talking about childhood.

Louis M Panagini and Susan McKeithen Words Over 94 Years

Susan McKeithen: 2020-08-15 14:34:49 Louis Panagini and daughter Susan McKeithen did interview. Louis is 94, Susan is 61. Talked about memories, family, and bygone days.

Brian Lorio and Dafina Trepca

Brian C. Lorio, lecturer in the Speech, Communications, and Theater Arts Department at Borough of Manhattan Community College, reflects with (now) former student, Dafina Trepca, about her experiences in his public speaking class during the Spring 2023 semester as well...

Veronica Fischmann and Yakov Pechersky Reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic, Among Other Things.

Veronica Fischmann (32) and Yakov Pechersky (28) talk about treasured childhood memories, the ways in which their lives shaped their reactions to the global pandemic (especially Yakov, whose family is from Russia), the ways the pandemic may shape their lives...

Thanksgiving Talk With Tio Rico

While I got to talk with my family during our thanksgiving get-togethers, my Tio Rico and Tia Diana live in Virginia and were unable to come. As a result, I wanted to make sure that I called and was able...

Ilona Nanay and her mom, Julia, talk about life and surviving 2020

Ilona Nanay (31) talks with her mom, Julia Nanay (69), about her experiences fleeing Hungary, growing up in the United States, and living through a global pandemic. Julia shares how difficult it was for her family to start over in...

"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.

Griot Tradition & Oral Storytelling: Respecting Your Elders

West African oral tradition often used proverbs to teach people different lessons. “Proverbs use images from everyday life to express ideas or give advice and reveal a great deal about the wisdom and values of West Africans.” Here is a...