Of grandmothers and family.
January 4, 2017 App Interview

An adopted granddaughter who learned the meaning of family from her grandmother and surrounding family. This interview a brief look at the life of the woman and family that changed her life.

Interview with Mom in Italy!

We talked about our wonderful family and our dad.

Tyler Fontanez and Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez

Tyler Fontanez (17) talks with his mother, Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez (48), about her life, her dreams, and what she hopes for the future for both herself and her children.

Interview with Mom

A sit down talk with my mother where she talks about her early life, and how she is today.

My mother and I talk about my life and her life as well. I find out about how she felt throughout her life.

My mother and I talked about her life and my own. She has experienced difficulty throughout her life while dealing with 3 children. She’s a single mother working two jobs. At the moment she feels that we are succeeding in...

Interview with my mom about her childhood & how things were like growing up.

I interview my mom about growing up, mostly about her school experiences and how they defined the rest of her adolescent years.

The story of my Nonna coming to the Unites States from Italy 50 years ago

On December 25, 2022 in Columbia, Maryland, Adriana Smith (15) interviewed her grandmother Ornella Paliotta (69) about her early life in Italy during the Vietnam War, as well as her life in the United States, where she hoped to make...

Interviewing Nana

I’m talking with my Nana about how her life was and what were her favorite things about it.

Dad’s Story

My Dad explained happy times, good times, fun times, rough times, and bad times. He told me about his grandparents and parents and how much he missed them which touched my heart. His happiest memories touched my heart too. It...

Grateful for Fashion

Saige Tait is a 24 year old electrical technician who has passion for fashion.

The Life of a Nuremberg Girl

Anne Ballard shares stories of her life growing up in Nuremberg during World War II, meeting her African American husband, and moving to America in the 1950s.

Interview with Carmela Escudero

Christian Escudero interviewed his grandmother, Carmela Escudero who is 77 years old from Pola, Italy. In the interview she explains her early life in Italy and the lessons she has learned on her way to the United States.

Immigration Stories Italy: Savaneh Lamin

Savaneh Lamin, who goes by Lamin, talks about his arduous journey from the Ivory Coast to Libya and then crossing the sea to be rescued by a Ship. Once rescued by a ship he was brought to Italy and then...

Growing up With an Immigrant Parent

Interview with my grandmother about her life growing up with her mother who immigrated here from Italy

An interview with a mother and daughter, raised in different locations

This interview was between a mother and daughter. The mother does not know fluent English; therefore, I did this interview in Spanish. The Spanish language is also familiar to me, since it is my native language. In this interview, we...

Neha Viradia and her great uncle Ashok Balar talk about life lessons and more in Flemington, New Jersey

In this interview conducted in Novermber 23, 2017 in Flemington, New Jersey, Neha Viradia (14) interviews her great uncle Ashok Balar about his life lessons, family and work. He shares his memories and journey as an immigrant from in India...

98 years ago …

My grandmother and I talk about her past from the 1920s to present. We talk about the second world war and how that affected her life as well as how her family managed as immigrants.

Why I Worked for Amway for 25 Years!

Helping others achieve their dreams, goals and their highest potential! Highlights of my 25 year career at Amway Corporation and promoting Nutrilite and Optimal Health around the world!

Immigration Stories Italy: Juan

Juan is immigrated to Italy from Peru for a better life. Juan lives in Pioltello just outside of Milan. Juan paints a beautiful picture of growing up in Peru and being surrounded by his many sisters. Juan tells about his...

Family History Interview

My uncle and I revisit his past as a teenage immigrant from a small town in Italy. He tells me about how he struggled with culture shock and about how proud he is of how much our family has accomplished.