The Life of a Chingona: Interview with Yaya

Baleria Barrera interviews Yajaira Valdez, best friend of nearly 9 years and they revisit Yaya's childhood, family ties, and dreams. Yajaira shares vulnerability in the most beautiful way through deep stories about her parents, career, and aspirations.

A daughter’s interview with her hero: her mother

I am a survivor of domestic violence. My mom has been with me every step of the way. The interview addresses divorce, rescues, protective orders, and starting over.

History

We mostly talked about her childhood and child hood memories.We talked about my dads childhood, we talked about a lot of events.

Amara Parker and her dad Bernard talk about living in Europe.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in San Diego, California, Amara Parker (14) and Bernard Parker (44) about his childhood in Texas and his career. Mr. Parker shares his difficulties of living abroad compared to the United States. He...

An Uncle Passes Down A Lifetime Of Wisdom to His Inspired Niece

Anh Tran is priest who has traveled the world, met various people through networking, and has grown up trying to find his special place in the world. His story of love and life well spent with family is inspiring and...

JJ talks to his grandparents Esther and Glenn about their childhood and their relationship

In this interview, made November 27th, 2018 in Lincoln City, Oregon, JJ French (16) interviews his grandparents Glenn and Esther about their childhood in Michigan. They share stories of everyday life as a kid and what it was like for...

Service Learning Project

We talked about their childhood and the way they grew up

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

Katelyn Stankowski and her dad Paul Stankowski talk about his time on the PGA Tour and his life growing up.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017, Katelyn Stankowski (15) interviews her dad Paul Stankowski (47) about his time on the PGA Tour and his life growing up. Paul Stankowski shares stories of his past and his experiences with golf....

A Cousin Interview Insight From Ryne Hollenitch, An Older Millennial.

On April 19th 2021 in Anaheim Hills, California Jazmin Barker (F25) talks with her older cousin of 10 years, Ryne Hollenitch (M35) on what it was like growing up in his shoes. With a bachelors in history he has gone...

Modern day independence #Raser

This is the story of my sister‘s life. How does traveling affect your family relationship and which place do you call home when you life everywhere.

Family

I talked to my sister about her experience as an immigrant and child

The Great Thanksgiving Listen: Drew and Mom

This interview was conducted by Drew (me) and my Mother (Nora). Today I interviewed my mom in order to get a better insight as to who she is and find out more about what connects us both to one each...

1969a – Loren & Veneta Lesher

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This recording covers the year 1969.

My Grandpa, the Illustrator

My grandfather grew up all along the west coast. He was a bowling, chess playing illustrator turned engineer, now retired in Nevada.