TheGreatListen2019

During the interview we talk about where my father grew up and his history of growing up.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen – Rishikesh Venkat interviewing Venkat

The interview revealed various details about both my parents' as well as their families' lives. The interview allowed me to learn how my great grandmother was an important woman in Indian History, and how my dad was almost a victim...

Chu Family

A family conversion about how we grew up, where we have travelled, what we learned and enjoying our time.

English Interview

We talked about my dad and what his life has been like.

Irvine: From Minority to Majority

Two women who grew up in Irvine share how their experiences as Asian Americans evolved with the city.

Insightful Lessons and Wisdom Regarding Life from my Mother.

I ask a few questions regarding my mother’s childhood memories and her life. Along with that, I also ask her to elaborate on some important lessons she learned in her life to help me and future generations.

A Seat at the Table: A Mother’s Story

During this interview, I asked my mother about her experiences growing up as a child, she elaborates on the abuse she endured and how that has helped her develop into the person she it today. We then discuss how she...

Chennai Vaasis in the OC

"Vaasis" is a Tamil word that means residents. Two long term residents of the OC and American citizens, formerly South Indian natives of the city of Chennai (Madras), discuss parental and ethnic influences, arranged marriages, and how immigrant cultures and...

My story

Parents coming from Hungary, moving to upland, involvement in the environmental movement in OC, husband, son and grandchildren

Todd and Diane Kennedy, Cancer Journey

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

Advice to Future Generations – Tazin Yunis

Zaid Yunis (16) interviews his mother, Tazin Yunis (50) about her upbringing and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She gives advice to him as well as future generations about preserving her family's sacrifice

A Story of Your Life

We talked about the people who have influenced him and the events and things that are important to him.

A Father’s Legacy

My father and I discuss his past as well as the characteristics that has made him successful as well as what he would like to impart to me.

Portola High School – Principal John Pehrson and sophomore Saachi Pavani

Mr. Pehrson, Principal of Portola High School in Irvine, CA, speaks with sophomore Saachi Pavani about his journey to becoming the principal of a new state of the art high school. The conversation highlights how the staff helps students feel...

Airstream Adventures

Brent and Sue are co-workers and this adventure gave them the opportunity to learn more about each other.

Troop 606: 50th Year Anniversary Interview

In light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Troop 606, I interviewed former scoutmaster Gordon Nylen about his experiences with the history of Troop 606 and of his involvement in scouting.