A Discussion about College Life in America

Tinbit and I discussed her time as a University Student in America and how that experience has been for her. We also discussed some of the differences, challenges, and good parts she has faced as a minority student in the...

Orion and Paul Baker-Porazinski: A Conversation About Food, Water, and Connectivity

Orion Baker-Porazinski has a conversation with his father, Paul, on his different experiences with food and water as a child in Poland. He then contrasts this with the sense of abundance he felt upon moving to the United States. The...

Being a LDS in India

Vikram was born in India within the LDS faith. He talks about the struggles of being a religious minority and his transition to BYUH where he is now surrounded by others of the same faith everyday.

How my relationship with my sisters changed me

Djenabou Sow interviews Rene Andersen about her relationship with her sisters growing up and how it has changed for the better or worse. We dove deeper into her role as the eldest sister and how her experience as the caretaker...

Kellsie Forfar-Jones's Involvement in Community Engagement and Advocacy in the Urban Planning of Denver, Colorado

Valerie DeLeon (she/her) chats with Kellsie Forfar-Jones (she/her), Public Engagement Planner with Denver Regional Council of Governments, about what drew her to the field of urban planning, her passion for uplifting community voices, and what the future of Denver may...

Student Mindfulness and Intersectionality

Nancy and JQ talk about the SNC community, being a sociology major, a Cassandra Voss Center staff member, and how we bridge all of these ways we think about ourselves and others.

David Fazio & Alex Wu

David “Faz” Fazio, a beloved Andover High School basketball coach and gym teacher, who has made gym fun for all of his students, talks about how his high school coach helped him see past his challenging childhood. During his 34-year...

David Thormodsgard talks with Mrs. Kathy Berkemeyer about books, learning and a love of life.

From old books that still apply today to poetry that brings you back in time, literature and other forms of art still convey the same basic emotions that humans have felt and will feel, which is why so much of...

Leadership Scholars Athena Stockdale

In this interview, we discussed the college process, specifically the minority experience while applying.

Gabriela Cruz & Lidia Roman

Gabriela y Lidia hablan sobre los servicios que se ofrecen en St Jude Neighborhood Health Center en la ciudad de Orange, CA. Los servicios están dirigidos a pacientes de bajos ingresos, sin seguro de salud e independientemente del estado de...

My Grandma Cheryll

My Grandma and I talked about her childhood and what she was like as a child. We talked about her dad who passed away and also about my parents.

A Tale of Two Plantations Connecting Lives 200 years later

In this talk the historian Richard Dunn talks to Colleen Rodgers about the book he wrote that chronicles the lives of her ancestors in the 1770s that lived on the Mesopotamia Plantation in Jamaica.

Garrett Fulks and Om Sharma

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step mini-conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Garrett Fulks (17) is from Kingwood and Om Sharma (16) is from...

The First Dreamer

DeAngelo Belcher, a 41yr Social work student, interviewed Eme Dei, a 24yr first generation entrepreneur. The topic discussed was the interviewee being the first entrepreneur in her family and some of the struggles she has encountered since the Covid pandemic.

The Average American Teenager?

Nathan Toon, a senior at Ralston Valley High School, discusses his struggles with the privileged RV community.

Food interview with Grandpa

I asked my grandpa questions regarding who he eats with, where he eats, his relationship with food, his culture, traditions, and personal history in relation to food.

Kiersten and Adriana: Supporting Joy and Connection with Refugee Girls

Kiersten: 2022-12-05 15:32:50 Kiersten and Adriana discuss GirlForward, a Chicago-based non-profit that supports girls who have been displaced globally by conflict and persecution. The conversation focuses on making connections and finding joy in experiences big and small.

Music Education and Performance

Interviewing a former student of McNally Smith College before it closed abruptly. The impact of college and influence of music are discussed as well as the connections and relationships related to college/music life.

Growing Up Asian American

Jade is interviewing her 14 year old brother, Pau Khual, about his experience growing up as an Asian American.

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Emily Bender and Taylor Evans

Coworkers Emily Bender (25) and Taylor Evans (29) discuss their work at Valley Conservation Council and the connection they have to Shenandoah Valley.

Being a “Mormon” in India

Vikram was born in India in the LDS faith. He talks about the struggles of being a religious minority and his transition to BYUH where he is now surrounded by others of the same religion.

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Heather Hartman-Hall and Daniel Marchalik

Colleagues Heather Hartman-Hall (50) and Daniel "Dan" Marchalik (37) reflect on their paths to their current careers, their work on well-being in health care, and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.