Search Interviews

Paul Richards (74) sits down with his daughter Neferteri Strickland (44) to discuss his 30 years in the military. The two speak about Paul's childhood in Panama, his early career achievements, and his hopes for the future.

Paula Becker (50) speaks with JoAnne "Jodee" Fenton (64) about her relationship to libraries as a kid, her friend with Jodee, and her love of Seattle history.

Molly Butts (27) and Matthew Singer (26) discuss starting a school wellness program and teaching students about sex education.

Thawn Harris (38) and wife Eleanor Dove Harris (37) talk about their love story from childhood to now. They discuss the evolution of their friendship and traumatic obstacles throughout.

Tracey (40) interviews Pam (56) about her experience as an African-American student at Wellesley College 35 years ago.

Andrew Morrison (40) and Christian Bollinger (40) discuss employment opportunities for military veterans in private technological and financial sectors, and how to effectively prepare to tap networks that open doors to professional success.

Friends and colleagues Melanie Wisner (55) and Mike Rush (36) discuss their work.

Jeffrey Angles (44) and husband, David Feaster (54), talk about coming out, getting married in Kalamazoo, and what it is like to be legally recognized as a married couple.

Spouses, Tom Moberg (79) and Mary Moberg (77), talk about their shared interests in travel and the outdoors, and their connection to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Tricia Regan talks to her friend, Nina Porzucki (33), about growing up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, becoming interested in photography and film, and making her first feature film, A Leap of Faith, about a group of parents creating an integrated school...

Madaha Kinsey-Lamb (73) sits down with friend and colleague Egeria Bennett (72) to speak about the early days of Mind-Builders -- a non-profit arts education center located in Bronx. They reflect on the obstacles they faced, how they chose teachers...

Friends David Little (62) and Kevin Ryan (49) talk about Kevin's experience in the military and remember David's father and grandfather, who both served in the military.

Maureen Bartee (49) interviews her husband, Brad Bartee (57), about his military service in the U.S. Army when the Berlin Wall fell.

Grayce Gadson (71) shares with her colleague Kleopatra Gaiter (32) anecdotes from her time as a student in Florida, Indiana, and California during the desegregation of schools in America. Grayce and Kleopatra compare their varying experience with school institutions, specifically...

Sheryl Dobson (60) asks her mentor and friend, Rev. Dr. Bessie Duncan (80) about her relationship to God, and her most important experiences and life teachings.

Sisters Dorna Innis (78) and Laura James (75) talk about their upbringing in Panama, their careers, and family.

Vivian (19) and Timothy (22) talk about their involvement with after school programs at MOCA-- first as students and later as educators.

Former coworkers William "Bill" Menke (80) and Thomas "Tom" Gilbert (71) remember their time working together at the beginning of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the challenges and wins they both experienced on the job.

Cohort-mates Madeline Blyveis (31) and Tessa Fenstermaker (24) discuss their love of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the lessons they have learned as young women who love the outdoors.

Connie Cooper tells her son Jeff about growing up in Louisville, KY Dayton, OH and about meeting her husband.

Dara Schmidt (35) talks with her friend and coworker, Stacie Ledden (31), about her former job as a librarian in Los Angeles County Library District, and their experiences working for Rangeview Library District and the Anythink library branches.

Lisa (53) talks to Beatrice (45) about her career in the Air Force, being stationed in Italy and Greece and how she was able to have a creative career in it.

Chantara Nop (65) interviews his friend, Bryant Ben (61) about his life. They discuss Bryant's early years in Cambodia, the outbreak of war in Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge genocide, and Bryant's own move away, first to Thailand, then to Canada,...

Somerset Peede (21) speaks to her mentor [No Name Given] (60) about how COVID-19 impacted their lives and their community at the Blair School of Music.

Mary Beth Hollenbach (59) talks with friend and Rebecca Ray (47) about her unexpected, but incredibly fulfilling job as librarian. She recalls some of the most memorable moments she's had as a librarian and explains why she loves her job.