The life of Fereshteh “Gigi” Sadrieh UNCUT

Nadia Massoumi (15) talks with her grandmother, "Gigi" Sadrieh (77), about her childhood, college life, and family history.

Talking about John, Joan, and Rich

stories about dad's brother John, hanging out with Joan Baez in Boston, and college fraternity

Emily Hall and Cole Kleiman

[Recorded: Monday, September 11th, 2023] Emily and Cole have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emily is a Second Year at the University of Virginia from Wise, Virginia. Cole is also a Second Year at UVA from Needham,...

9/11 Interview
September 13, 2021 App Interview

Recount of the 9/11 attacks. Discussed emotions, whereabouts, and personal accounts.

Thanksgiving interview

Interview with my dad about his childhood and things that are important to him.

Working into Harvard

Francette Kelley never expected to get into Harvard, but it was a welcome surprise. In this interview, James Kelley interviews Francette in Los Angeles California, about her life growing up in Boston in the 80’s. He asks her about her...

diphtheria and sewers of Boston
November 26, 2022 App Interview

memories of Mary E Hanlon about her time in the Boston City Hospital quarantined for diphtheria and her stores about Mayor Curley and her mother.

Boston

I got to the Boston for the first time and take a taxi to my homestay by myself

An interview with my mother.

In this interview I ask my mom questions about her life and what her parents were like.

My grandfather and I discuss, growing up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression, his time spent at a naval academy, and his life in AL.
November 25, 2018 App Interview

Today I spoke with my grandfather about his memories from the Great Depression, his time spent in the Navy, and the most impactful moment in his life. I learned so much through this experience and look forward to making more...

Alessandra Woo and Rachel Skerritt

Alessandra Woo ('25), an eighth grader at The Boston Latin School, talks with Rachel Skerritt ('95), the head of school, about what it is like to be leading the oldest public school in the nation through 2020.

Teary Eyed Nana Recalls her Lifespan

In this interview, conducted on March 14, 2020 in Rockland, Massachusetts, Jessica LaRosa (18) interviews her grandmother Janet LaRosa (71) about her lifespan and experience in the workforce. Mrs. LaRosa shares some of the roughest moments of her life, along...

Anna Bartlett and Kate Johnson

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...