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In this recording, Dr. McCarroll at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan records an interview with her mother, Karen Bunge. This interview was conducted to serve as an example for an assignment given to the students in her Psychology of...

Two old friends of 20 years happen to be brought together on Levi’s day of giving back to the community, and spend some time discussing the work being done at The Living Room non-for-profit in Santa Rosa, where Katie works...

Grandma Mac, Mother Mary Beth and Daughter Ilana talking about their lives as women.

Gabby Harrison interviews her mother Catherine Harrison. They discuss Cathy's childhood as the daughter of an Italian immigrant, her experience as a parent, and more.

On November 24th, 2021 Alexa Michael and her grandmother Jill Handy talk in their hometown of Hicksville, Ohio about Jill’s life growing up as a woman in the 1950s and 60s. They talk about Jill’s parents, and her sister Sally....

Lev Raphael tells his friend Melissa Ingells about growing up as a child of Holocaust survivors and becoming a scholar and author on the subject

Friends and colleagues Katelyn Jurney (30) and Renee’ Sites-Erwin (48) share a conversation about advocating for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. They talk about the importance of both language and cultural access to public services and about...

Eva was eight months old when Hitler come to power. Her father was part of the resistance and fled with her and her brothers to Marseille, France then on to Lyon where he continued to fight for the resistance. Her...

I had a discussion with my 68 year old grandmother about what it was like growing up in an time where women were not thought as equals to men.

Amber's female lineage made doing her hair into an art form.

In this interview Noor Abu-Rus, A student a Eastern Michigan University records an interview with her grandmother at Maria Angela Silmi. The interview was conducted for an assignment for Noor’s psych of women class during the interview Ms. Silmi discusses...

Julianna’s Interview on the novel “The Handmaid’s Tale”

A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

A podcast explaining the difficulties faced by women in society today.

Colleagues and friends Melanie Thompson (24) and Taina Bien-Aime (62) talk about Melanie's lived experience in sex trade. They discuss the systems -- racism and misogyny -- that influence the sex trafficking industry and talk about how partial decriminalization offers...

Sisal, a practicing witch gives insight into goddess religion.

One Small Step conversation partners Victoria Young (64) and Gay Abarbanell (82) talk about being raised as "army brats," the ways they defy people's expectations, and the importance of open and honest conversation to avoid misunderstanding.

A conversation with my friend Justin.

Two friends share memories of a friendship spanning 33 years, multiple states, marriages, kids, and cancer.

I interviewed 21-year-old Susan Dakorson who also goes by Susie, a close friend of mine, of what it was like growing up in America dealing with and breaking the ideal Hair standard in American society for African American women. Susie...

Misty and Alison talk about her journey to Richmond, nonprofit work, life in politics (local, state, and national), and who has helped her along the way.

Catfood Mary talks about life in Keachie Louisiana, being her authentic self and caring for others.

I interviewed Brenda Curry for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Emma Fivek (28) talks to her friend Golara Haghtalab (30) about Golara's book, Immigrant: Turning 30 in America. The two discuss how Golara came to the US and her journey since arriving. Going from hostessing at a restaurant in Charlottesville,...