You can dream, you can try, you can fail, but it will get done.

Keylli Palmerin, 16, and her mom, Mary Cruz Vega, 35, talk about Mary's upbringing and goals she wishes to accomplish.

A daughter’s interview with her hero: her mother

I am a survivor of domestic violence. My mom has been with me every step of the way. The interview addresses divorce, rescues, protective orders, and starting over.

Donato Hernandez Discussing His Life in Guatemala and the United States

In the interview, made on December 3, 2019, Donato Hernandez (39) talks about his childhood where he and his cousins/neighbors played sport (soccer) in the rain and they were blithe because they thought it is fun being in this weather,...

Thanksgiving interview

To interview Jannel for her thanksgiving holiday

History

We mostly talked about her childhood and child hood memories.We talked about my dads childhood, we talked about a lot of events.

Oral storytelling

We talked about how she’s doing in middle school. We also talked about if she’s ready for high school and what she expects.

Amara Parker and her dad Bernard talk about living in Europe.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in San Diego, California, Amara Parker (14) and Bernard Parker (44) about his childhood in Texas and his career. Mr. Parker shares his difficulties of living abroad compared to the United States. He...

Calvin’s Distress, a mock interview by Ivan Prieto

Calvin describes one of his happiest memories, a historic race at the prestigious Trabuco Hills Invitational.

An Uncle Passes Down A Lifetime Of Wisdom to His Inspired Niece

Anh Tran is priest who has traveled the world, met various people through networking, and has grown up trying to find his special place in the world. His story of love and life well spent with family is inspiring and...

Thanksgiving Listen with Mom

Talking to my mom about her life before she was a parent and how being a mother has changed her

JJ talks to his grandparents Esther and Glenn about their childhood and their relationship

In this interview, made November 27th, 2018 in Lincoln City, Oregon, JJ French (16) interviews his grandparents Glenn and Esther about their childhood in Michigan. They share stories of everyday life as a kid and what it was like for...

Service Learning Project

We talked about their childhood and the way they grew up

Dee Ann Tumbuan and Ellie Tumbuan

Sisters Dee Ann Tumbuan (39) and Ellie Tumbuan (42) discuss their childhood, moving around the country, summertime road trips and positive influential women from their parents' church, life lessons and their good friend Steve.

Experience as an Expatriate

I talk with my great aunt about her job and education in the PI, her experience as an OFW/Expat, and how it contributed to her success and stability in America.

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

"I was one of those kids who always wanted to be a scientist." An interview with Egle Cekanaviciute.

Dr. Egle Cekanaviciute is a Principal Investigator and Research Scientist in the Radiation Biophysics Laboratory at the NASA Ames Research Center. She is also one of the Course Directors for STAR (Spaceflight Technologies, Application and Research), an intensive training course...

Eugene Reece & Al Lejarde

Veteran and Single Father of 3, Eugene Reece (40) speaks with Al Lejarde (37) on how the Easterseals Bob Hope Veteran Support Program assisted Eugene navigate out of homelessness and unemployment during the Holidays back in 2019.

Adjusting to a foreign land

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...