The story of Deanna Bagalawis

Deanna Bagalawis would like to be remembered as a kind, and warm hearted individual, who saw every human as equal and tried to reflect it in her day to day life. In this interview, she attributes her success to her...

Grandma Mary Jane
December 2, 2019 App Interview

This is a short summary of my Great Grandmothers life. Including tales of her childhood, my grandfathers childhood, and other wonderful story’s of perseverance and struggle.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

We talked about her childhood and how’s it was not easy. We also discussed how to live a happy and joyful life.

Lessons in growing up young, becoming self-reliant and love during loss with Merrill Leslie and Jeff Maudlin

Merrill Leslie (82) shares stories with her oldest son Jeff Maudlin (66) on surviving a crazy childhood, becoming self-reliant at an early age and the lessons of dignity and love in death with the passing of a child, parent and...

Sweet little boy

Chip Zeman is the sweetest little guy I have ever met, with the biggest smile on his face at all times. Chip was born with downsyndrome and apraxia, something that makes it very difficult to talk and figure out what...

The Secrets of Mikuni

Taro Arai is the CDO of Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, and he has faced many challenges ever since he moved to America. Through perseverance, faith, and hope he and his family were able to grow the restaurant to...

My Father’s journey from Bangladesh to the US and earning his PharmD

We discussed my father’s life and education in Bangladesh and in the United States as well as his current passion of music

Interview with Grandma

We had a chance to discuss family and impactful moments. We talk about reaching goals, perseverance and the building blocks of life.

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Sandra Wilde and Pam Loosle

Sandra Wilde (85) and her daughter Pam Loosle (63) remember a traumatic experience in Pam's youth that still impacts her today.

StoryCorps Interview With Dad

My dad talked about his life in America the present and reflected his journey from Vietnam.

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Brandy Tolbert and Sarah Padgett

Sarah Padgett (24) interviews new friend Brandy Tolbert (34) about Brandy’s childhood, her family, and her children. Brandy also talks about her role as the director of the Literacy Alliance and how she discovered her passion for literacy work.

Perseverance in the face of Change

I talk to my father about his change in work and how he persevered through it

College Perseverance

I interviewed my father on his life from high school into college, and his life throughout college, and how perseverance played a rule in his life.

From being a stay home mom to working

It was about if my mom was able to take on the task after being a stay home mom for years.

PLP English II Narrative: Perseverance and Immigrating to America in the 1600-1700’s
February 11, 2018 App Interview

This interview outlines the concept of perseverance of my family's ancestors coming to North America from Europe before the Revolutionary War.

Sean Reilly Culminating Activity

Here I ask myself some questions about important people and lesson in my life, as well as some memories and advice to others.

Korbens Life

Aubrey (18) interviewing her boy friend Korben (19) about his life and important moments

Me, My Grandpa And The Detroit Tigers

This is a touching story about Bill Fundaro as he talks about his life through the years. The main topic is his family and his many jobs he has had throughout his life. He is currently celebrating his 50th consecutive...

Words of Wisdom with Randall Stiffler
November 28, 2021 App Interview

My grandfather, Randall Stiffler, shows how hard work and perseverance helps us achieve our goals and become truly happy.

"We were very well off, and then suddenly, we were told to leave…so we had to come…there was no home, no money, nothing to eat"
February 8, 2020 App Interview

Bimla and Naraindas Pherwani had a comfortable life in Sindh, in present-day Pakistan. But suddenly, after the partition of India, when they were just children, they were forced to leave their home and go to India. Arriving with nothing but...