Future of Opportunity – Rod Sepand

**The Date Was January 20, 2020** Imagine If you had no supporters and nobody that believed in you.  To prove everyone wrong, you would have to work hard everyday to reach your goal of being successful. My Dad started from nothing...

Jeryl's Justification

Entrepreneurship comes in many different faces. As I was discovering new moving stories of incredible people and their passion for creation, I found one that spoke to me. Jeryl's Journey, Jeryl is the mastermind that came up with the incredible...

Love and sacrifice

The story of an immigrant who left everything behind to come to United States. She speaks of her struggles and goals that she still hopes to accomplish. The love she has for her kids drives her to be a better...

Keokhamthong, Payton (Peer interview 11/20/23)

This interview includes personal questions about experiences and personal opinions about success and achievement. It also provides on how you define success and happiness in your own way.

Carson Nichols interview

What was talked about was my moms job, how she got there, who mentored her, and her childhood

Success vs. Failure

We talked about what success and failure means to my dad.

Barbara: my only love.

An interview with my wife Barbara who has been by my side since I was 17. We have built and sold 2 highly successful businesses and have had many ups and downs.

Service Learning Project: Life is Short, Don’t Dwell On It

In this interview, we dive into the life of a military veteran and discuss topics regarding his successes, failures, and the importance of the continuation of a happy life.

Rodrigo Sanchez and Eh Lar

Rodrigo Sanchez (18) talks with good friend, Eh Lar (19). The interview showcased the resilience that Lar demonstrated in his journey from a Thailand refugee camp to being able to reach a bachelors degree on a free scholarship in the...

The Life of a Baker

Shelby LeCoq describes her life as a baker and how she became successful.

Dinner Table Conversation

The history and progression of my parents from refugees to American citizens. Also advice for a child’s path to success.

Vanessa Siverls | Author Interview

At dusk staring down the Manhattan Bridge, Chloe and myself attempted the impossible. An interview in the streets of Brooklyn. I realized I thought I knew how to share on the fly but then other memories came up and I...

What Is Sucess or Failure To You?

Discussion between me and my mother about success and failure as she perceives it and what leads to it. This discussion took place with me in my college dorm in Richmond, VA and my mother in her apartment with the...

98 years of African American history.

Merrill Cooper, 98 years old African American from south Virginia with a high school diploma retired as International Vice President of transport workers union of America

Getting Out of The Bottoms By Jack Candido

Basketball coach Andy Dardaine talks about the challenges he faces as a young man struggling to escape poverty. Living in the slums of Trinidad, sometimes known as “the bottoms”, Andy’s life was filled with difficulty. Even getting clean water was...

The art room to the courtroom

The struggles of Dave Welch in doing what he loved to doing what was necessary to support his family.

Success Story: Dad

A few questions asked to my father on what it takes to be successful.

2022 StoryCorps English Project; My mom and I

This recording was made to complete my English project. I interviewed my mom and we talked about success/happiness.