Sharon Strus: Selfless Mother, Former Catholic Nun, & Polka Accordion Star. The story of a life of humble choices & great outcomes.

Sharon's storied life starts in Michigan, shipping off to the convent at age 13, finding herself in her 20s, then marrying a Polish bus driver in her 30s, and starting a new life chapter. Gain the wisdom of a woman...

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Frieda Thompson & Susan Leitch

Frieda was nine yrs-old when the war broke out. Her family tried to get out of Germany, but were stopped by the gestapo. Her father was sent to a camp and killed, but she and her mother and brothers escaped...

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Carol De Groot and Joann Broskey

Joann Broskey (70) interviews her friend Carol De Groot (90) about growing up in the Great Depression and WWII years, her time in the convent, and how proud she is of her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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Jean Bourg and Brad Sealfon

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Bourg (78) and Brad Sealfon (36) talk about family, growing up, religion, sexuality, community, libraries, planning boards, and living in small towns.

Interview with Grandma

We talked about her childhood in New Jersey all the way to her moving to Wisconsin after meeting my grandpa.

Sr Margaret Pastro & Sr Teresa White

Sr Margaret and Sr Teresa discuss the history and community of the Sisters of Providence. They reflect on the most impactful and meaningful moments in their lives as members of this religious community.

A Child Constantly in Different Homes

In January 2023 in new Hope, Pennsylvania, Luca Tersigni (15) interviewed Jane Marisak (75) about her childhood and life moving to many different houses. Trouble with parents caused her to constantly be on the move. A story truly filled with...