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In this interview, conducted November 28 2021 in Flower Mound Texas, Sam Derow(15) talks to his mother Cristi Derow (50) about her relationships and family traditions. She discusses her close connection with her grandmother throughout her childhood. She also goes...

Mara Jill Herman and Ron DeMaio discuss the power of the arts community, Ron's impact at Herricks High School, and his educational legacy.

I interviewed Charlotte Pritt for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

I interviewed David Pennington for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: An interview with multiple generations of the Sarkisian family, where they share how their ancestors fled the Armenian Genocide, their lifestyle growing up on the family-owned farm, establishing a legacy in Andover, and how their...

A brief summary about the impact my grandma had on me.

Growing up, school, coming to America, legacy, and advice for me

I interviewed Farrah Farley for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book Ask...

In this interview, conducted on April 2022 in Los Angeles, California, Zoe Alexander (15) interviews her mother, Eboni Alexander (46) about her childhood, relationships, and her hopes and dreams for hers and her children’s future. She shares her story about...

We had a short and sweet chat about legacy and remembrance.

Colleagues Krishna Pakala (40) and Anne Hamby (36) share a conversation about their careers and working together as colleagues. Krishna describes happy moments and lessons he has learned in his life, and Anne talks about how she would like her...

Swaptatt journey

Daughter interviews her father about his creative inspiration and career.

I interviewed Lesley Hill for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how that thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s...

Raymond Chodor’s Interview for Fall 2019 University of Pittsburgh Navigating Grief & Loss Final Project

I interviewed Diana Booth for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

In this interview in Greenville, South Carolina, Woods Windham sits down with Kristen Cooper. Ms. Cooper speaks of her early life and how her family has shaped her. She also talks about her legacy and her decision to become a...

Mom and son discuss parenting

An excerpt from a recently rediscovered recording from December 25, 2008, where Mrs. Rosa T. Beard (1919-2010) shared in her own words, how she ended up pursuing her Master’s degree at Columbia University.

In this interview, conducted on November 25th, 2017 in Pleasanton, California, Vikrant Goel interviews his grandmother Meera Yog abou her life in both India and the United States. Meera shares stories about her childhood, memories of her parents, attending a...

I interviewed one of my colleagues in the clinical laboratory as she sets her eyes on retirement. The laboratory profession has grown significantly, and the demand for new scientists is one of the greatest challenges in healthcare. Mary Kay is...

Hope Hawkins (69) talks with Roger Hawkins (71) about the murder of her mother, grief, resilience, and learning to befriend her pain.

Losing her mom at 22-years-old had a profound effect on Kris Wade. Not only did it change the course of her young adult life, it shaped the way she chose to parent. Keeping the legacy of her mother alive within...

Lexi and her mom discuss growing up, what working hard means, and what legacies they'll leave behind.

One Small Step partners, Andrew Burnham (50) and Brendan Daly (59), share their political beliefs, their shared experience of the non-profit world and come to reminisce about how politics didn't used to be such a touchy subject.