Rising Above: Jennifer Blanchard Shares Her Experience with Achieving Success Despite Hardship

Jennifer Blanchard shares her story of staying determined despite not growing up with much. After overcoming several hurdles, Jennifer describes her experience with her job, friendships, and financial habits that have shaped her into who she is today.

Chat with big sis: high school, 9/11, climate change, careers, and more.

I ask my sister about her time in high school, her personal experience with 9/11, her opinion on technology, and her biggest concerns for the future of the world.

My brother: post 9/11

A discussion between two Muslim brothers about growing up before and after 9/11

Interview with Ed about his growing up and his hobbies and our common interests.

We talked about Ed’s past with high school, cars, hobbies, personality, good and bad decisions, and modern hobbies and interests. We discussed our interests and modern events that I did that can relate back to what he has done.

Mothers Memory

For my StoryCorps interview, I decided to interview my mom, Ginny Campbell. I decided to interview my mom due to her being the only elder in my family to grow up in Vestavia as I did, thus creating a viewpoint...

My Mom talks about growing up and her family

Me and my mother talk about her growing up, her family, and where she was during events like 9/11. We also talk about her kids and parents.

Interview with my Mother, Maria Pedicord

In this interview, conducted on December 4, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama, Kaitlyn Pedicord (16) interviews her mother Maria Pedicord about her childhood in Ecuador, her recollection of events that occurred in the United States while she lived here, and events...

Interview with Marlene Moctezuma

In this interview with my mother, Marlene Moctezuma, she talks about growing up in Mexico, different historical events, and her hopes for her and my family

Interview with my dad

Recorded December 3, 2019, my dad (Mark) and I (Ethan) discuss what it was like growing up in the 70s and 80s. We go into depth of different experiences and some advice for me and my future.

History interview

My Mom and I talked about her world views and her past relating to historical event, that happened in her generation.

The Life of Larry DePiano

Me and my grand uncle, Larry, talked about growing up in the city of Birmingham during the 1950s. We also talked about what is was like to go to Vietnam.

Thanksgiving with my Mom

My mother and I discussing some great family history. Tune into about 4 minutes to hear some great questions being answered about my mother’s life.

Interview with Katy Whitson(mom)

I interviewed my mom and we discussed some of her favorite childhood memories along with important lessons she has learned throughout her life. I also asked her about historical events that occurred during her childhood and the affect that those...

Elizabeth Lott interviews her father Tony Lott for the Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview, Elizabeth Lott (17) and her father Tony Lott spoke in Vestavia Hills, AL. Tony shared stories from his childhood in rural Alabama and spoke about important life lessons he learned throughout his life.

Interview with Julie Chow-Wah

Rebecca Chow-Wah interviews her mother, Julie Chow-Wah on what it was like growing up in Jamaica. She discussed many valuable life lessons, experiences with living in three different countries, work life, and childhood stories.

Me and my Grandmother, Dena Bowden.

I interviewed my grandmother about her time growing up, and her favorite family traditions. I also asked her about her schooling and her experience as an Alabama Cheerleader.

Interview with Dad

Anna Causey interviews her father, Steven Causey, about his life. They discuss his childhood and important events that impacted his life.