Family

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

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.

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Allison Briscoe-Smith and Sue Lani Madsen
September 15, 2023 OSS Hub

One Small Step conversation partners Allison Briscoe-Smith (46) and Sue Lani Madsen (67) talk about how political labels and identity labels don't always get to the nuance of a person, and share stories about how they're teaching the younger generations...

"With Earth Observations I saw it as a great challenge and opportunity to study our planet." An interview with Vince Ambrosia.

Vince Ambrosia is a Senior Research Scientist at NASA Ames, Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of Applied Environmental Sciences, College of Science, California State University – Monterey Bay, and also serves as the NASA Applied Science Program, Associate Program...

Service Learning Project

We talked about their childhood and the way they grew up

Do Not Avoid the Difficult Things

How does the child of immigrant parents become a greatly respected and successful businessman, with nothing but diligence and hard work? On November 28, 2017, Jade Mars interviews her father Michael Karlin in Beverly Hills California. He will talk about...

Khanhly Nguyen’s Life

My mom tells me a little bit about her life before and how she felt during the time.

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...

Troy Naulty and Patricia Naulty Thanksgiving Listen

Troy Naulty (12) talks with his grandmother, Patricia Naulty (80) about the stages over her life from when she was a child, to right now in the pandemic: 2020-12-29 23:37:19

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...

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.

“I felt like I was cheated out of my childhood”

The topic of deportation is something that’s talked about on the daily by many, but no one knows how it actually feels for a loved one that’s forcefully taken away from their home after having made a life for themselves...

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Alex Swerdloff and Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

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Evelyn Abundis and Isis Diaz

Close friends Evelyn Abundis (28) and Isis Diaz (27) discuss being first-generation college students at KIPP San Jose and now assisting parents and students in navigating the southern California education system. The two exchange perspectives and shared work experiences.

"My name is Imelda Camarena"

Imelda Camarena (47) talks with her daughter, Monserratt Castillo (14) about her childhood and her reaction to 9/11.

You’re a good person?

“I do attempt to be a good person 24-7.” In this interview, recorded on January 2nd, 2019, Piers Pozil (14) interviewed Johnny Simpson (75) in Aspen, Colorado, and asked him how his past experiences shaped him to make him who...

A talk with dear old Dad

Talking about my dad's childhood in Southern California and a little bit about me growing up as an only child.

Holidays and Life Lessons

I'm interviewing my mom after Christmas 2021, before heading to East Palo Alto, where I'm serving as a Climate Action Corps Fellow.

Susan Friedman and her granddaughter Lauren

This interview is asking about my Nana, Sue, and her love and dating life in the 50s and 60s. She talks lovingly about her late husband, Jed, who I also refer to as Poppop. Enjoy her inappropriate commentary, she loves...

The backstory of Alma Zagal by Lucero Mendez

Alma Zagal is a girl who have been passed so much problems in her life, she inspires me to be better everyday and to fight for my dreams. This is an interview with Alma Zagal who she is, and some...