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My wife Jennifer and I came down to Irvine for a visit and to do this interview.

Brandon Marina: 2022-12-01 06:38:43 This is an interview of me and my mom and the story of how they immigrated and the struggles they faced. My hope is that anyone watching can see that it is possible and you too...

Interview with my mom

Zaid Yunis (16) interviews his mother, Tazin Yunis (50) about her upbringing and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She gives advice to him as well as future generations about preserving her family's sacrifice

We talked about my dad and what his life has been like.

My moms childhood and mine as well

We talked about my family history, many experiences in my mom’s life, and pieces of advice she has for me and the future generations. My Mom’s stories and things she had to say have brought me and her closer. It...

The Yi family discusses the history of socialism and their personal experience with it,

We talked about my Mom’s life in Vietnam, her school experience in America, and her career.

We talked about Michael’s important memories and the lessons and wisdom he has gained from those. We also talked about the influential people in his lives and how they helped shaped who he is today.

Two women who grew up in Irvine share how their experiences as Asian Americans evolved with the city.

Jackie and Ana discuss their life and the moments that led them to meet in the unlikeliest place of all.

Mr. Pehrson, Principal of Portola High School in Irvine, CA, speaks with sophomore Saachi Pavani about his journey to becoming the principal of a new state of the art high school. The conversation highlights how the staff helps students feel...

Financial perspectives and OC realizations by Armond Herndon and Anita Coleman who became friends at Irvine Rotary.

Jay Steinman shares his family’s connections to helping establish City of Hope, his mother’s own turn as a patient, and his dream for City of Hope Orange County.

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

Growing up in a suburb city like Irvine, I wanted to know how my mother grew up in her hometown of rural Paju and how she became the person who inspires me to this day.

As I interviewed my mom, I learned that her experience of school was different from my experience of school. Unlike me, she studied very hard to go to college and she had a well-known nickname. It was also very interesting...

My father and I discuss his past as well as the characteristics that has made him successful as well as what he would like to impart to me.

We talked about the people who have influenced him and the events and things that are important to him.

During this interview, I asked my mother about her experiences growing up as a child, she elaborates on the abuse she endured and how that has helped her develop into the person she it today. We then discuss how she...

In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Troop 606, I interviewed former scoutmaster Gordon Nylen about his experiences with the history of Troop 606 and of his involvement in scouting.

My mother and I talk about her childhood growing up as a Hmong individual that immigrated from Laos. We talk about Hmong culture and what it means to us and the relevance of Hmong today.

From El Salvador to NYU to “God”? Listen to how the love of music bounded us from now to our next generation.