MCM Interviews

I interview my friend of over 20 years, Jessa Wapner. We talk mainly about her childhood memories and lessons. I unlock a memory I forgot I had.

The transformational power of mentorship in college

Our conversation centered on my transformation from two-time college dropout plagued with depression and suicide ideation to college graduate in my mid-40s and eventually a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism. Dr. Ross’ encouragement and influence paved the way...

Interview with Mother

I started off by asking basic questions then the conversation was about the day my mother got into a terrible crash as well as my brother’s disability.

Mother Dearest

Although me and my mom are pretty close and know one another well, I asked some more personal and intentional questions to know her a little better.

Interview 11/28/21

This interview was with my Nana the oldest of my family members. We talked about childhood memories and stories from her childhood.

Mother to Daughter

This interview is of Christina Alvarado, an amazing mother and human being.

Ambassador Dr. Sharron J. Brown"How I found the power of my voice"

In this interview, conducted on June 15, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. LC Myles Jr. (73) interviews his wife Ambassador Dr. Sharron J. Brown (51) about her childhood in the city of Memphis and her journey though Human Trafficking. She...

Story Corps Interview Project

My mom describes why she adopted me from China and the challenges I faced from being in an orphanage affecting my development as an infant.

Remembering a Surprising Birth

I ask my wife to recall her experience giving birth two months early and what triggers memories of that experience.

Interview with Mom

In this interview, my mom and I talked about her life growing up, and she shared some of her favorite and hardest memories, and how those things changed her outlook on life. We also talked about her life as a...

Sarah Gray & Jack Delaney, Blood Transfusion Recipient & Formerly Anonymous Blood Donor "Everyone deserves it."

Sarah Gray, age 47, (Washington DC) blood transfusion recipient, interviews Jack Delaney (61), one of the 10 anonymous strangers who donated 1 of the units of the blood she received during childbirth in 2010. "I'd like to make a new...

Gregory Parker and Regina McCarthy

Gregory Parker (35) interviews his mother, Regina McCarthy (71), about the influential people in her life, adversity, and her hopes for future generations of her family.

In This Together

From the worst times in my life to the happiest, here are some things to know about me and my life.

Yager’s Story

Mr. Yager’s experience in the worlds of the military, business, and education have all shaped him into the person he is today. Though he faced traumatic events during his time in service, it taught him key values that have stuck...

Interview with my Godmother, Mary Battaglia

In this interview, my godmother Mary Battaglia, who is a clinical hypnosis practitioner and one of my biggest role models, and I discuss a variety of topics, ranging from a discussion of faith, hypnotherapy, the publication of her first book,...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I (David) ask my mom some questions that I didn’t know the answer to. I learn a lot from this conversation with my mom.