Self-Reflection and Awareness, Interpersonal Skills & the Ability to Grow Through Adversity: A Personal Journey

Adam English is a wrestling coach at the Northwestern School District. His passion for wrestling started at 5 when he joined youth wrestling and because of his wholeheartedness and commitment to the sport, he has been in the wrestling room...

Elizabeth and MacKenzie discuss backgrounds and growing up in another city

A friend from high school recently came back from college to visit me, and we talked about where she was from as a child and what stereotypes she feels exist about her lack of religion and where she is originally...

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Katrina Thomas, Arthurine Harris, and Francine Strain-Jones

Katrina Thomas (33), Arthurine Harris (37), and Francine Strain-Jones (58) sit down to remember their beloved son, nephew, and grandson respectively. The trio shares fond memories of LaFrance and think about what lasting impact he will have on his family...

My mom talks about childhood!

Clover Leopold, daughter, interviews Jennifer Leopold, mother, about her childhood and life on her farm.

Small Town vs. Big City Life

This conversation give listeners an inside look into small town vs. big city living and how the two affect quality of life.

Asking David Huang questions about life back in China

I just asked David what it was like to live in a city back in China and what differences he could see between America and China. Along with some other little questions of curiousity here and there!

Story Corps Interview w Mom – Life Lessons

This was a special interview with my mom because I got to see the insight of what she believes. Not only what she believes, but why she believes it. My last two questions were probably my favorite because I molded...

“I became a geologist kinda of by accident.” an Interview with Luis Gonzalez

While an undergraduate at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez, Luis Gonzalez couldn’t decide on whether he wanted to pursue a major in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. To his surprise, he found that he could do all three as...

Living in My Mom’s Big and Adventurous World.

This is the story of a mother and how far she went to get to where she is now. This interview introduces my mom’s struggles, but also her successes. It is also an interview about her child hood and our...

OMA’s childhood

Growing up in the 1940-50’s and sharing experiences of friends during that time.

Candace’s life

Emily (interviewer) interviews a pastoral leader in her church, Candace, about different big moments in her life. She starts out in her childhood and makes her way through events in Candace’s life. In this interview, you will hear about where...

“Some of them as young as five and six had passed away throughout the course of the year”

Alex Semper Upton was a camp counselor for several years through many programs and leaderships. In this interview, she talks about becoming a certified lifeguard, putting on fun shows, and working with kids with Cystic Fibrosis. She talks about how...

Opal Lee Wiley/Juneteenth experience

Opal Lee shared her thoughts on Wiley College and what her experience looked like. Furthermore, she also informed us about what drove her to make Juneteenth a public holiday and why it was so important to her.

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Janet Suthers and Doug Price

Colleagues Doug Price [no age given] and Janet Suthers [no age given] share the story of how they rebranded the city of Colorado Springs as Olympic City USA.

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James Kaskile Muyenga and Vera Carothers

James Kaskile Muyenga (41) speaks with StoryCorps facilitator and his daughter's tutor, Vera Carothers (24), about his journey from fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo to living as a permanent refugee in Rhode Island. He speaks about taking on leadership...

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Lynn Hurley and Robert Davis

One Small Step partners Lynn Hurley (55) and Robert Davis (62) reflect on their upbringings and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted them and other Americans.

From the City to A Cabin in the Mountains

Julia shares her experiences growing up in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and how she ended up living in a cabin in the mountains of Colorado as an adult.

Leadership

Interview with my Big Sister about leadership and her role as a leader.

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Jane Johnson and Marie Blatz

Jane Johnson (62) interviews her aunt Sister Marie Jeanette Blatz (87) about her life and experiences as a nun.

A Selfless Kind of Leadership
December 11, 2017 App Interview

Interview with Caitlin regarding her leadership experiences.