How Lola Anita Met Lolo Enrique

My Filipino grandmother, Anita Yasona, talks about how she and my grandfather met, how they were back in their early years, and how they got married at the age of 17-19 in 1971, in the Philippines.

My Dad tells about his Life Stories

On November 25, 2018 in Los Angelos CA, I will be interviewing Rodan Ubungen, or in other words my Dad! He was born on September 24, 1981 in Baguio City, Philippines. Then immigrated to the United States with him and...

Interview with David Han (in Korean)

David Han explains that in life, you should choose a major that YOU want, and not others. He agrees that choosing a major was a hard part of his life. He also states that having a good mentor is essential,...

Maddy Shearer Interviews Thomas Shearer about Heroes, a Pandemic, and Being a Teenager in a Digital Age.

In this interview, recorded on the 28th of November, 2021 in Flower Mound, Texas, Madeleine (Maddy) Shearer (15) interviews her little brother Thomas Shearer (13) about the intricate issues of the world they live in, as well as heroes, dishonest...

Childhood in the Philippines

Elmer Lavilla reminisces about his past experiences, living in Manila,Philippines in the late 80's/ early 90's.

"Schooling" COVID-19 – Comments on how varying levels of education were affected by the pandemic

A discussion amongst family members about their experiences related to education and how they were impacted by the pandemic. Erin (25, They/Them) was furloughed from their job at the start of the pandemic, and then chose to resume college courses...

Reminiscing, Remembering and Rejoicing

Aziza Abutouk a Brazilian and Maher Abutouk a Jordanian both parents living their childhood dream of coming to the United States sit down and answer 5 questions each about their past memories. In which they still hold on to today...

Redefining the Norm

Clay Stevens was a freshman in high school when he began wearing makeup as a way to express himself and feel more confident. In this interview he explains what sparked his interest, the reaction of those around him, and how...

Our Grandmother

Here i interview my grandmother, as her granddaughter i ask her a set of 15 questions and she tells me about herself and how she grew to be the women she is today.

My Mother’s Childhood

I interview my mother about her childhood and school in the Philippines

Reflecting on the Past with Nan

I ask my immigrant Grandmother about her experiences in the United States. I also inquire about how she has used math.

Hayley Morales and Riley-Paige Belisle, December 2020

Coming at you live (not really) from their homes, two freshmen from New York's "The Beacon School," Hayley Morales & Riley-Paige Belisle discuss in a teenager's perspective the events happening in the world that is from the messy year we...

My Aunt’s Nursing Journey

November 26, 2020, recorded in the Bay Area, California by Sophia Goyena; I interview my aunt, Rose Castro, on her journey to becoming a nurse, and her current experience as a nurse- as well as some career and nursing advice.