Interview with Grandmother Lois in Eastern TN

Childhood, Farming, TVA, Faith, Prayer, Hard Work, Holiday Traditions, Good and Bad times, Advice for Future Generations

Cesia Villatoro and her mom, Claudia Martinez, talk about growing up in Guatemala transitioning into a new country

In this interview, made on June 2018 in Chicago, IL, Cesia Villatoro(17) interviews her mom Claudia Martinez(41) about growing up in Guatemala. She talks about the struggles she obtained in her home country and some she faced as she moved...

The Great Listen: Me and My Mom

Here I interviewed my Mom in Fort Mill SC, on the 19th of January, 2020. We talked about love, boys, and advice with relationships. Cancer in your life during and after, family and the effects they've had. A little bit...

Stories of hope and wisdom from my father

Interviewing my father, Dr. Timothy Fuerst, about his life as a Catholic, husband, father, friend, and Economics professor. This beautiful man died, just under 2 months later, on February 21, 2017. We miss him dearly and love him always. With...

Interview with my grandmother ( country music singer Carroll Baker)

Discussed her childhood and how her past has shaped her into the person she has become and how it helped her become a singer.

Talking About Loved One’s

Talking with my Grandmother about our family, specifically her children and husband. Reflecting on the family she’s built today, and words for future generations.

A Testament to the Benefits of Struggle: A Discussion with the Memons

My parents, Neha Memon and Samir Memon (46) discuss how their struggles in moving to a new country shaped their spirituality, work ethic, and their choices as parents. We discuss how adaptability has sculpted their present lives, and how malleable...

Exhuming the Past and Person of Martina White (Part III)

In this interview I attempt to unearth the life of my aunt who died at age sixteen through my mother's memories and stories, further adding to the mythology which surrounds her life but also bringing it to terms with reality...

"We love the motorcycle community—they do a lot of good"
January 10, 2017 App Interview

Bylinda Foster and Jessica Ballentine host events in the Atlanta, GA area to raise awareness about cervical cancer prevention. Their signature event is a poker run, held with the support of the local biker community—a community that they note can...

Niñez y cosas de la vida- Marilyn and Fredy Orellana

Fredy Orellana talks with daughter Marilyn Orellana, who is 17yrs old. Interview took place in Chicago, Illinois on December 6, 2017. Fredy talked about his childhood and how he was when he was young. He explains his father’s reason to...

“This community has given us everything we have.” – Jackie talks about building their company and the way Wayne Co. has embraced them

Jackie and Alison talk about the way the Carberrys built their company with the community at its core. Her strong belief in God and community keeps her focused on gratefulness. "What am I supposed to be doing and how can...

William (Bill) Monti and Beth Moeller of Griswold Home Care Fairfield County: How serving others keeps life on a positive path

In honor of National Senior Citizen's Day, 80 year old Bill Monti of North Salem sat down with Beth Moeller of Griswold Home Care Fairfield County to share wisdom about building resilience learned through a life of love, success and...

A conversation with Bruce Winter and Kirk Nelson

What a great interview! For more information on Melinda Ryder and this interview see https://listeningislovingproject.blogspot.com/ We discussed issues such as things that bring joy, Bruce's challenging cancer treatments and how Kirk and friends supported him. We also discussed how Bruce...

Maggie and Catherine Savor Small Surprises

Discussing Maggie's college experience and how it is shaping her vision of the future after graduation.

Remember Where You Came From

Always remember where you came from and live a faith filled-life.

Mick’s World War II Stories

Micky talks about his experiences in World War II and the lessons he learned while stationed in Okinawa. He shared about his life before and after the war and other stories of his life full of journeys around the world.

Grandma Marilyn

In this interview, my grandma, Marilyn Vanderfeltz, tells us about her life. We learn about her childhood, her true love, her faith, etc.

Man of faith

We talked about mostly about his hardship and his faith.

Interview of Dottie Hanly

My grandmother, Dottie Hanly, had a hard life as many people have had. She grew up with 7 siblings in a small home, many people that were close to her were in the military, and she got cancer. After all...

The great thanksgiving listen

An interview of my mom and questions about her life and her faith.