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Elise Acuff, a student at Pellissippi State interviews her "Mamaw," Cynthia Moore about her life in Appalachia and beyond. In their interview, they discuss stigma, the "feel" of Appalachia, its significance throughout Cynthia's life, and why it brings her home.

Spouses-to-be Denise Kaczmarek (60) and Betsy Iversen (62) reflect on their shared relationship and their respective connections to the Lake Geneva area.

Spouses Melissa Bent [no age given] and Michael Phelan [no age given] tell the story of how they met in the art world, their journey moving to and living in Marfa, Texas, and the reasons they stay in Marfa.

Hear how Karla interviews a teacher that has taught her more than just the structure of a sentence in Spanish. This teacher has given her a beautiful and true insight of what is life.

Camari Olson (50) and Laura Bancroft (53), two close friends talk about Camari surviving breast cancer twice, their love of adventure, and how their friendship has helped each to face challenging times and embrace life.

Kathy Purnell (54) interviews her colleague, Bita Edraki (57), about her childhood in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, her journey to the United States, and her Bahá’í faith that has guided her through many transitions in life.

Monica Corton (56) interviews her friend, Laura Strauss (89), about her connection to Central Synagogue, the impact that her relationships and involvement at Central have had on her life, and their experiences counting the Omer together.

Sarah Padgett (25) interviews her great uncle J. Brian Weller (86) about his childhood, the relationships that have shaped him, and his hopes for the future of their family. Throughout their conversation, they remember Richard Sanderson White, who was J....

Arden Donohue (31) and Gail Sinai (62) talk about their friendship, their connections to Judaism, and Central's Mishkan program.

Deeeeep bro

Me and my father talked about the impact the world wide web has on his life and work. He spoke about how he reacted and his thoughts on the internet becoming a large part of he world.

Getting to know my teacher better who is about to retire. He was my freshman teacher but he’s not just just a teacher!

Earl B. Hunter Jr. and Hannah Wherry met at a recent animal welfare event and sparked an amazing conversation about nature inclusion and diversifying the outdoors and accessibility for all. "Treat Everyone, Everywhere, Equally" is their powerful motto that brings...

One Small Step Partners, Geena Lazzerini (21) and Wendy Joyce-Fenton (59), discuss the need for community, spirituality, and connection as well as their differing views on social issues such a gun control.

Friends Jackiez Gonzalez (35) and Kelsey Johnikin (34) sit down for a conversation about their experiences moving to Tulsa, OK through the "Tulsa Remote" program.

Yelley Taylor talks with LaRob K. Rafael on the experience of being connected with one another and how that shows up in our lives in different ways. We discuss personal triumphs of connectivity and the difficulty of seeing that reverence...

In celebration of National Caregivers Day, we sat down to learn understand the client/caregiver connection and how it nurtures resilience. We learn that while each of each of us struggles with setbacks, together we pull eachother through to elevate life...

Traci Ruble (44) interviews Berie Wolf-Bowen (34) and Andrew Law (46) about their experiences as listeners for Sidewalk Talk. Berie and Andrew talk about their memories of listening and being listened to when they were children, and what they gain...

Mother and daughter Stephenie Klingler (66) and Mackenzie Hatfield (38) talk about their fathers and loss, trading memories about Mackenzie’s late father Carter Hatfield and Stephenie’s father Robert Tebo.

Sharing life stories of times of community and connection

Truly listening to someone else is a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and to the person you are listening to.

Carmella Spinelli Miller (51) interviews her friend Shantina Evans (49) about how she escaped a cycle of crime to start her own beauty business, the school she has created to mentor young girls, and the life lessons that she has...

Grace Nagel (32) shares a conversation with her mother, Susan Gallagher (62), about mindfulness meditation, mental health, the COVID-19 pandemic, the various adaptations of Frank Herbert’s Dune, and about how grateful they are for one another.

LiannaTennal (42), interviews Alice Mae, her daughter, about the Daily Antidote of Song and other musical topics.

Conversations about community and connection.