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This interview was conducted via phone call. Storytelling Assignment 03/27/22

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

Farm story telling, rural Indiana, horse story telling

To explore the powerful impact and potential of storytelling to create peace and facilitate understanding, Kodee interviews Hattie as part of an assignment for their introduction to peace and justice class at St. Norbert College.

A member of the 2016 class of College of Fellows, Ana discusses her career and the importance of life-long learning.

I interviewed my aunt from my dads side. I asked her a lot about her childhood and what it was like growing up with my dad.

Andover Stories of American Identity: Andover resident Kevin O'Leary shares his story about his worldly upbringing, and how it all led to his profession of becoming a psychologist to help wounded veterans heal.

Ava(16) and Julie(54), mother and daughter, interviewed on November 26, 2023 in Valpo. Julie is asked about her younger years and about her grandparents, Ava was told about fun memories that Julie had. She was also asked about her work...

Ashley talks about growing up as Irish Twins (her sister), learning to be honest with herself and others, and the art of resiliency. Ashley, a self-proclaimed emotional sponge, gives us some life advice ("Forward is forward...") and talks about how...

Eric Robinson talks about how difficult it has been to watch his son, a senior in high school in March 2020, grappled with the disappointments of the Covid-19 shutdowns. Because of the nationwide stay-at-home orders all three of his sons...

Oscar who served 25 years shares some of his experiences and how storytelling, connection, and relationships impacted him. In addition, he discusses "vulnerability as an antidote for pain and shame."

The Farooqie children begin with sharing their favorite things to do at the Fountaindale Public Library before singing a medley for the ages.

This interview was with my sister-in-law who says she is 36 but i think she’s older. We discussed her life and accomplishments as well as regrets. We also discussed her view of me and my children. I learned a lot...

Talking about the experience before and after the Woolsey Fire, which threatened Calabasas, CA.

Jackie Neale interviews her undergraduate photography student, Maria Trajtenberg while we are conducting interviews and taking photographs for our storytelling project, The Corona Collective. Maria is living in TriBeCa New York City through the pandemic, and talks about how she...

My 86 yr old Dad recounts storytelling as entertainment, & our family’s oldest story plus a bit of alcohol & guns!

Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

The influence of storytelling

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews her mom Emmi S. Herman (Searingtown) on Mother's Day, 5.9.2021. They chat about community, collaboration, vaccine awareness, and legacy.

In this interview, I conversed with Kamarion Miller, a 16-year-old artist, author, designer, actor, and many more, and discussed the power of storytelling and his advice for audiences.

What It's Like

In conversation with my (Jarod) mom (Julie) on her love of photography, how photography shapes her life, her connection to her parents and in-laws and the history they experienced, and on our responsibility as storytellers.

An outdoors interview of the life, family, and funniest childhood memories of my Nana, Barbara Wolverton.

This is an interview with my three-year boyfriend.

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