Oral History Project with my mother, Claudia

Interviewing my mother, Claudia, to share the importance of food with family members and the role it has played in our own relationship.

Interviewing A Friend

Carlos and Gustavo. 2 good friends since high school. We talk about how food has bonded us close and future plans that are connected to food surprisingly

How culture, family, and health impacts food

Daughter Isabella (19) interviews father German (62) about their experience sharing a meal at her 15th birthday and how culture, family, and health has impacted his relationship to food.

Reflecting about mealtime with my father

Father and daughter, Gabriela (20) and Henry (53), reflect on the meaning of food in their relationship and the importance of family meals.

Reminisce

Janai (me) and her mom (Tammy) talk about her life as a parent and how her life choices led her to who she is today

Breaking Bread: Exploring Our Relationship with Food

Daniela Varillas discusses her relationship with food alongside her best friend, Crow (aka Storm). Crow is very skilled in culinary, unlike Daniela, and so the purpose of this interview was to see how our abilities will ultimately shape our experiences...

interview w mazza

friends ale (19) and mazza (19) discuss how food has played a role in their lives and friendship

Untold Lens of the Gulf War: As Told by Christopher Robey

High school student, Athul Santhosh, dives into a unique, unheard persepective during the Gulf War, through US Air Force veteran, civil engineer Christopher Robey.

Interview with Babcia

Granddaughter Leah (31) and Grandmother/Babcia Janina (88) discuss her life in occupied Poland during World War II. Recorded on February 9, 2018.

June Cena & Jerry Heraz

June, a Values in Action award nominee, and his manager Jerry discussed the values and work ethic that led to his five nominations. June attributes his strong work ethic to his parents and expresses gratitude for his supportive management and...

Melissa Jenkins

In this heartfelt conversation recorded with StoryCorps, Melissa Jenkins delves into her multifaceted career in nursing, spanning international service, pediatric critical care, and educational endeavors. Drawing inspiration from her mother's impactful nursing legacy and her brother's guidance into the healthcare...

Growing Up in a Small Town in Iowa

Timothy Juhlin (dad) and Ava Juhlin (his daughter) discuss growing up in a small town in Iowa and how he has changed over the years.

The Life of Brody Browe

summary of my father’s life (Brody Browe, 51) the impact of 9/11, and advice/lessons he has learned along the way

One of the Banks Twins

Barbara Creighton, agr 78, Laura Lane Taylor 56 discussing Barbara's memories of her twin and Laura's Mother Beverly A Lane. The twins did everything together.

Lucia Rocco and Zoey Rocco

A school assignment was to interview someone I was interested in hearing a story from and ask good questions. I chose my 4 year old daughter to interview because I am amazed every day watching her grow and learn. I...

Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation; Gail’s Story About Her Family and Advocating For Autism in Her Teaching Career

Allie and Gail discuss Gail’s early childhood years and her struggle with loneliness and isolation, due to how people viewed her because her sister was Autistic. Gail discusses as she grew up how she experienced loneliness, how she advocated for...

Interview With Vietnam Veteran, Thomas Sbertoli

Today I took time to interview with a Vietnam Veteran named Thomas Sbertoli. He was in the Marines at the time during the war. In this interview he explains life inside Vietnam during the war and how it affects his...

An Act of Kindness: Mary Ann's story about her Grandfather

Mary Ann recounts her childhood growing up in rural Connecticut and goes on to share the powerful act of kindness her paternal grandfather did for her which was teaching her to drive. She expresses how this act impacted her confidence...