Steven Rauscher and Brandon Thrash – "Working in this Industry Right Now is Not the Same"

Steven Rauscher (33) and Brandon Thrash discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Philadelphia's service and hospitality industry, with a special focus on how the value of service and hospitality in America needs to be redefined and reframed moving...

My Dad’s Journey

In this interview, my dad talks about his journey getting to where he’s at today, with his job, being able to somewhat speak english, and facing discrimination through it all.

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Restaurant

This is an honest account of owning a restaurant. We spoke on the advantages and disadvantages of being a sole proprietor for a smokehouse.

Interview with my Mom

Talking with my mom about her experience working at her family’s business at a young age.

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Erma Banks and Callie McGinnis

Friends and colleagues, Erma Banks [no age given] and Callie McGinnis (77), discuss their former workplace: Columbus Area Library Association (CALA). They talk about the formation of the organization, pivotal characters in its development, and the events they created to...

Tony Pardi talks about his childhood in Malta during World War II and his job search in the U.S.

In this interview, recorded on November 25, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Catherine Pardi (16) interviews Tony Pardi (89) about his childhood in Malta during World War II. Mr. Pardi speaks on behalf of the struggles he and many others...

Chris Martin and Sophie Chung

[Recorded: Friday, February 3, 2023] Chris (25) and Sophie (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Chris is the owner of the microbakery “Baker No Bakery” that sells at popups and at farmers’ markets. Sophie is a...

Women and Harassment in the Restaurant Industry

In this interview, Brianna and I discuss the complexities that lie within the restaurant industry, specifically the sexual and verbal harassment women face as servers and how this harassment is perpetuated.

Srilekha Cherukuvada and her uncle, Raju Kontheti talk about his childhood

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Hyderabad,India, Srilekha Cherukuvada(14) interviews his friend and uncle SR Raju Kontheti(42) about his childhood and ancestors. Raju shares his thoughts on stories of his past. He also talks about how studies in...

Rose Costello (36) and Stacey Todd (38) talk about working in restaurants and memories from their friendship.

Rose and Stacey talk about meeting in 2005 when they worked at Scala's Bistro in San Francisco, they talk about the ups and downs of working in restaurants, what they learned, and Rose talks about her award winning pear gallette.

The Adventures of Linda Carman

Stories about travel, work, and living in a small town.

Your Love for Food

The interview was made by Valeria Giron who’s 20 years old to her boyfriend Pedro Gonzalez who is 23 years old. During the interview it was discussed what food meant to him and how his beliefs about food impact their...

My Grandma’s Schooling and Career

In this interview, I learn about what school- elementary through high school- was like. I also learn about her high school jobs and how she found her way to being a hair dresser.