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On this episode of the salt pepper and cumin podcast we talk to three guests on life challenges that they have all had to overcome

Life lessons and growing up.

During the interview, we spoke a lot about past experiences and how they shaped the interviewee to be who he is today. We spoke a lot about his childhood, and the differences between the times then and now. We also...

A interview with my grandma about civil rights.

During this interview with my mother, Marilena Tolea, we discussed several different topics. First, she described her childhood in Romania, school, and the impacts of communism. Then, she elaborated on her family, particularly the influences her siblings and her mother...

We talked about life and how it takes a toll on us and the outcomes is gives.

Friends and "sisters in Christ," Dr. Ola Sylvia Lamar Sheffield [no age given] and Valeria Lynn [no age given], describe their spiritual journeys, discuss the role faith plays in their lives, and give advice to those struggling.

Mostly talked about life experiences and a lot of hardships my grandmother went through.

Spouses, Sarah Alfano (33) and Michael "Mike" Alfano (37), discuss the joys, challenges, and fulfillment that came with navigating their first year of parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share their hopes and dreams for their daughter, Siena.

I interviewed my mom (Karina Glosman) about her immigration story, coming from Russia to the United States. We discussed her earliest memories in America, assimilation, financial challenges, her role models, and proudest moments in her life.

Spouses, Lizzy Kelley (36) and Wade Bishop (46), talk about their relationship, their life during the pandemic, and the message they would like to share with their future selves.

Paulette Isaac Napper [no age given] talks with her daughter Tomeka Napper (45) about leaving a record for her grandson so he knows about her life growing up in the south during the 1960s, family traditions, Jim Crow, and black...

On December 1st, 2019, Karina Lo speaks with Belinda Lo, who is her mother. Karina asks Belinda about her childhood and the experience from when she came to America. They discuss about the hardships and challenges Belinda went through to...

Angelia Herrin (69) interviews her mother, Marie Herrin (92), about her childhood and their family.

Kanani Choy, 57 is interviewed by her good friend Holly Cost 53.

Discussing Maggie's college experience and how it is shaping her vision of the future after graduation.

Slavery, Equal Treatment and Fairness

In this interview, recorded November 25, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama, Libby Rumore (17) interviews her grandmother, Anna Lu Hemphill (72), about growing up in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Hemphill shares her knowledge and memories of her family...

My mom tells me about her opportunities in emigrating to America while she was still young, and the challenges her mother might’ve faced in raising kids compared to herself.

Discussion of Trace’s childhood and growing up challenges.

Jorge Esparza, 19, talks about the biggest influence in his life, his dad. He talks about his struggles, his challenges, and how he became his biggest hero.

This is the story of how I used a personal strength to ovecome an obstacle.

Kaeli Sampson, 38, family friend, we discussed challenges throughout her life. As well as ways to cope and get through difficult situations. Some fun things that you can do to get away from stress.

School Counselor Dan Schmidt, 55, interviews one of his students Carolina, 18, about what motivates her, the challenges she faces as an undocumented student, and her hopes for going to college.

My sister and I discuss her struggles in life, but also how there is always room for success and improvement.