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...

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.

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...

“Our relationship is hard. Last year he got incarcerated for something that he did while he was under the influence… I don’t get to see him”

“So today I will be interviewing my friend, Cassandra Lorenzo and she has a family member who has been misusing alcohol. Umm, so Cassandra, who was the person misusing alcohol in your family?” “Um, my cousin Victor.” “Did he ever...

“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...

Barbara Fiebig Bennett Interview

Barbara talks about her experience working in hospitals where gender confirmation surgery was conducted, developing community, and advice for young queer people

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...

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.

Why a Priest

I had a conversation with my former priest from high school. Asking what and why he became a priest.

My Mom

Short interview I conducted with my Mom Kathy Taylor about her life, and memories.

The Great Listen Assignment (Ryan and Kristi)
November 29, 2020 App Interview

Me and my mother had a conversation about her life. I asked her about her memories and her favorite memories of me, and her past.

Interview of Kevin Knoth

An interview of Kevin Knoth, 51 Male, by his daughter Kaitlyn Kushner, 23 female. The interview entails his life before and after meeting his late wife Tammy Knoth who recently passed away on April 6th, 2023.

Theresa Pinto and Madison Pinto

Theresa Pinto (55) and daughter, Madison Pinto (18) talk about their journey together through Theresa’s breast cancer treatment.

Slamming the Stigma of Mental Illness

My brother held many strong thoughts on the topic of Mental Illness. Also, more thoughts than I would have ever imagined actually. In school he encounters individuals with mental Illnesses and he is able to accept them for who they...

Deanne Yellam & Charlene Boyd

Deanne grew up in the area and knew of Providence Mount St. Vincent (The Mount), but it wasn't until her parents needed assisted living care did she understand what was so special about The Mount. She loved the care her...