Family life interview with Martin Taylor

In this interview I speak with my dad about how growing up in his family changed him as a person as well as the influence brought onto him by his mother and neighbor. We speak of family traditions, origins from...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I learned about my moms childhood and who and what has impacted her life. I also was told about myself as a child and what I did.

Learning About Uncle Wade

Wade, nearing 40 years old, tells of growing up on a dairy farm, working with his dad and grandfather, and getting bit at age 12 by a baby rattlesnake.

Jordy Basabe and his mother Yolanda Silva talk about experiences in Mexico as a child and experiences now in the U.S.

In this interview, conducted June 6th, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Jordy Basabe (17) interviews his mother Yolanda Silva (41) about her childhood in Mexico and her experiences here in the U.S. in Spanish. Ms. Silva shares stories about the experiences...

Nana Interview

Interview with my grandma on her life and reflections of her past experiences, along with beautiful advice.

Derek Hughes Interview with Grandpop APUSH Grade Reclamation

I had a discussion with my grandfather, John Hughes, about his childhood during the Great Depression and World War 2. The conversation kept returning to a key point of hard work and how only you can determine your path in...

Thanksgiving Interview 2018 with Dave Nickell

The key rule to life is to treat others how you want to be treated, in life and in business. Also, if you work hard, it will pay off and it is always good to earn things.

My dad’s perspective of life

Yusra Hussain who is 16 made an interview video with 48 year old father, Arif Hussain. Yusra asks various questions about his experience moving country to country from Pakistan, Canada, and finally the United States. He also gives his opinion...

A Word with Dr. Robin

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...

Getting To Know The Person You Know Best

Did you ever wonder what your parents were like before you came along? On November 26, 2017, at the age of 15, Topper Guild interviewed his mother, Toni Kotite, about her childhood and how that influenced her choice of career....

Amanda Siegel and her famous neurosurgical great uncle Dr. Martin Camins go over how surgery has changed his life.

In this interview on November 22, 2017 a young girl and her great uncle go over how it was like to be a neurosurgeon years ago. She learns all about him and his memories, struggles, and achievements as a neurosurgeon....

One Hardworking Man

I have always viewed my dad as a very hardworking man who will do anything to support his family. I wanted to talk with him to see how he views himself and how he got to where he is today.

Intergenerational Interview

I sat down with my dad (51) this thanksgiving break to interview him. I was able to learn more about his childhood and outlook on life. This interview sparked conversations that were not captured on tape. I feel more connected...

Madison’s interview

Madison shares her childhood and her struggle with dealing with divorced parents and a dad that lives 12 hours away. She also talks about what it was like dealing with being overweight and how changed her life by making healthier...

Do Not Avoid the Difficult Things

How does the child of immigrant parents become a greatly respected and successful businessman, with nothing but diligence and hard work? On November 28, 2017, Jade Mars interviews her father Michael Karlin in Beverly Hills California. He will talk about...

The Importance of Trevor Tomlinson
December 6, 2022 App Interview

Trevor Tomlinson, one of the most positive influences in my life, answers my questions about his life. He emphasizes hard work and striving to achieve more in life through answering my questions.

Daniel’s life in 5 questions.

In this recorder my friend Daniel Morales who I known for almost 10 years shares his perspective point of you in life. Daniel talks about his dad had a big influence in his life. One lesson his dad taught him...

The Virtue of Hard Word

The Virtue of Hard Work is an interview with Steven Quintanilla conducted by his cousin, 14-year-old Angel Santiago in Panorama City November 10th, 2017. Steven Quintanilla is a 23-year-old father to his newborn son who attends Los Angeles Community College,...

Charlie Lane and his mom Tracy Lane talk about Tracy’s life and what it was like growing up.

On February 3rd 2021, Charlie lane and Tracy lane talk about Tracy’s life growing up in Beaver PA with her family, and also about some of the most important things Tracy’s has done and has learned throughout her life.