Jill Shah and Zina Shah

Jill Shah (18) speaks with her older sister (25) about her childhood and young adult experience as a first-generation Indian-American woman. Zina discusses her experience with growing up in a large family, the standards that she had to live up...

Kat Liebowitz and Cadigan Periello

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Kat Liebowitz (17) from Alexandria and Cadigan Periello (16) from Charlottesville discuss...

start a sewing business

Do you love sewing and are you too passionate about it? So much so you’re willing to make your livelihood with it? Well, if that’s you we have just the solution for you! In this article, we will be telling...

Mickey Jimenez (DOB 1/9/29) and Trina Page on 4/17/15

Grandma shared about her upbringing, her favorite childhood memories, and her parents. Unfortunately her dementia has caused her to fabricate some far-fetched stories.

Granddad’s Life In The Army- with Ellie Herndon

I am Ellie (12) and I am interviewing my granddad (75). He is one of the most resilient people I know, and we will be talking about his life in the army.

Randy Le and Madeline Wonsala

Randy Le talks briefly with fellow student Madeline Wonsala about his parents and why they're important to him.

Rita Legleiter

Rita talked about her family and the importance of being nice to each other.

Laura and Mathew talk about how it was when she was growing up.

The interviewee Laura demonstrates gratitude as she is able to be thankful for the many things that have gone on in her lifetime. She also spoke very honestly even when some of the questions that were being asked were very...

Haitian Pride

Haitian people are very motivated, kind and do the right thing. My mom is still in Haiti, I miss her very much. The culture, the sea, the holidays, I miss it very much.

Fred a farmboy

Fred Husmann (80) speaks with granddaughter Laurel (17) about life as a poor farm boy in the 1940s and 50s

Renaissance Man

Edward Gambill, entrepreneur and grandfather of 4, discusses his life experiences with his grandson, Finnegan, and how they have shaped him into who he is today.

Jailexie & Kathleen

In our interview Kathleen answers questions about growth, family, and how her life changes and goes through cycles in 7’s. She has taught me alot about how change is okay and natural during any time of our lives. There is...

Katie and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2022

Tony is asking Katie about her favorite Bloody Marys, our recent Mackinaw Island trip and the Fall Color 5k at home the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2022

Samantha Gilgan & Lisa Gilgan

Samantha Gilgan (19) interviews her mother, Lisa (51) about living through important events, counting your blessings while living through a pandemic, and the importance of art and music in a time like this.

Ed talks about the role comic books have played in his life.

Ed and Kaitlyn discuss childhood memories, comic books, and all the different ways to measure wealth in one's life.

Paige Northern and Kristen Northern – Interpersonal Communications

Paige Northern (19) talks with Kristen Northern (53) about how interpersonal communications has changed throughout her lifetime. They discuss cultural challenges, advise-giving, technology's role, dating, friendships, and more.

Sandis Wright and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Sandis Wright was born in a rural Swedish community in northern Maine, where he always dreamed of living in the big city. After moving to both Chicago and Atlanta, and getting married, he decided to...

Yung Nanay ko at Yung Nanay nya (My mom and her 'mom')

My mom's life growing up without her parents and being raised by her grandmother in the Philippines and how life was for her and her sister.