“After it’s passed, you realise that you learn and become a better person through the struggles and pain and the problems that come about.” This is a story of how the father's son Ethan An interviews his father Ho Young An and explains how his life went when his son was with him in this world.
"And they just looked at me and said I was a Kristopher." Kris interviews his mom about her life story. This story matters because it shows how people have different situations in life and have to struggle to make it."
“He was my favorite Tio” Diana interviews her 7 old year brother Jayden about their uncle which has sadly passed away. This story is important because it shows how all of a family suffers from a lost.
“When Did You Go Through Your Emo Phase?” Grace interviews her mom about her middle/high school years, where there was a very interesting phase she went through. This story is important because it looks back on special memories and it shows how important friends are along with experiences in your childhood.
“One grade changed the course of my life” Nadia interviews her mom about her experience with taking a major hit but then realizing it benefited her in the end. One might call her experience a ‘blessing in disguise’. This story is important because even when you believe the worst thing is happening to you, one has to always look to the positive side of things.
“Oh wow, it’s fun”
Join Cristina and her little brother(Marcos) as they laugh and talk about his first two days of kindergarten. As you see and think back to when you were little and how much you have changed since then.
“Are you ready to start on another journey with this baby.” Madalynn Aragon interviews her Mom about both of her pregnancy journeys.
This is important because the female body is able to develop a new living, breathing, human inside of them. Being around my mom and seeing everything she's going through, morning sickness, back pain, headaches, it’s really incredible knowing that inside of her is my baby brother. I think it's important to capture her emotions because she can look back and hear the interview herself and remember what it was like to be pregnant (though Im sure pregnancy is a feeling you won't ever forget). It's really significant that we pay more attention and realize just how amazing the female body is and we should never forget that.
“I could have finished to medical school”
John Macnamara interviews his dad on his regrets in life
This story matters because his dad could have went to medical school and built a life for him and his wife but instead he had kids and is now living the most enjoyable time in 20 years.
“I try not to dwell on the negatives and stay positive.” Maya Lopez interviews her family friend about living with Parkinson’s Disease. This story is important because it gives people insight about how living with a degenerative disease affects daily life.
“Family is really important to me.” Isaac interviews his mom about her childhood. This
story is important because your childhood affects how you act in the future or with
your children.
“As a child I was among the children who were evacuated from the towns into the countryside”. Xavier interviews Ralph about growing up through rough times almost a decade ago. This interview is important because it shows how as long as your attitude is positive you can find joy, no matter the circumstances.
“I had to weigh things between you, Leo and your dad”. Brendan interviews his mother about
her hardships of starting her family daycare. This story is important because its demonstrates
the challenge of a mother starting her business.
“Okay I'm good, I'm happy, I’ll see you later.” Joanna interviews her father, Oscar, about his father's demise. This story is important because it expresses the thoughts and emotions that go on in someone's mind when a tragedy strikes
“What Lessons My Father Taught Me”, Farid Abea interveiws his mother about her father. This story is important to learn about the things her father taught her and what his mother can teach me.
“DEVELOPING A THICK SKIN AND STILL BEING CONFIDENT ENOUGH AND BELIEVING IN THE WORK THAT YOU PUT OUT”
Freya Meisterling interviews her neighbor Phil about what it was like becoming a film writer. It is important because he talks about accepting defeat but still believing in yourself.
“I think I would be really sad if my children chose to do what I did.”
Holden interviews his mother about her journey to Los Angeles, the hardest parts, changes, and regrets. Her story is important as it creates a window into the lives jobs can create, and the families they can separate.
“Love and Money Doesn't Come Easy” Lailani Hayashi is interviewed by son Joey Hayashi and gains information about poverty in the Philippines. This matters because it tells a story from a different view of unfairness and homelessness.
“What would u say was the best and worst memory you had of when you were a child?” Angel interviews his mom, Carla about her life when she was young and small. This story is important because it shows how life was back then compared to what it is like today.
“He Drowned In The Ocean” Nicole Akmetov interviews her mother Sandy about remembering her brother Rafael Edwardo Albanez. This story is important because it shows how sometimes people can have worst problems in their life such as losing loved ones or having serious family issues when someone can be complaining and making a big deal about something little such as a pimple on their face.
“I try not to dwell on the negatives and stay positive.” Maya Lopez interviews her family friend about living with Parkinson’s Disease. This story is important because it gives people insight about how living with a degenerative disease affects daily life.
“C’était difficile, mais je suis contente de l’avior fait.” (Translation: It was difficult, but I’m glad I did it.)
Marielle Williamson interviews Juliette Williamson about her experience living in France at the age of 15, and her struggles with adapting to the culture and lifestyle there. This story is important because it gives the listener a glimpse into the challenges she faced, dealing with being in a new area away from family and having to make new friends with a different lifestyle.
“I think that was one of the saddest moments in my life.” Xiomara Diaz interviews her mom, Jazmin, about her childhood, more specifically, the death of her grandmother. This story matters because it gives you an insight on how it feels to lose a loved one and shows how important it is to enjoy your family while you can.
“I think we’ll be closer when your when your older” Milena Sargsyan interviews her older brother, Harut Sarkisyan about how they are as siblings. This is important because we talk about how he really feels about having a younger sister and what it is like to be an older brother.
“Oh My God!!!! Joey’s Been Murdered!” Bay Phillips interviews her dad, Chris, about one of the funniest moments in his life, involving a rock, an inner tubing trip, and a fake murder. This moment shows why it’s important to remember the ones you love in a positive light.
“Do you regret meeting me?” Katrina Leslie interviews Brianna Carillo, one of her best friends about the value in their friendship. This story matters because she is told what she does as a friend and what she needs to work on to become a better friend.
“She died of Leukemia.” Lucia Azanedo interviews her dad, Jesus Azanedo, about his childhood in Peru, and how his younger sister died from Leukemia. This interview is important because you learn how to cherish every moment you have with your loved ones cause you never know when they’ll be gone.
“We were just astounded that such a thing could happen.” Julian Yasui interviews Homer Yasui on his experience in the Japanese internment camps and what impact it had on his life. The story matters because it not only educates you on the subject matter, but it almost lets you experience what’s going on in the story because you are hearing it from someone who actually went through it.
"He got absolutely nothing out of it" Liam Kaufman interviews his mom about her backpacking trip through Europe. This story matters because it shows how kindness is its own reward and you shouldn't expect anything in return from being kind.
“If I was Mature Enough to have Sex, then I was Mature Enough to be a Mom” Rheanna Ocampo interviews her mom, Jaimelyn Ocampo, about her experience with having her eldest daughter at the age of 16. This story is important because it describes the maturity you have to gain when being in tough situations such as having a baby as a teen.
“I don’t know if I did the right thing, I don’t know if I did the wrong thing”
Equinox Halili interviews Pete Stratte on his most memorable Navy experience which deeply impacted his views on people, power and war.
This is important because it offers a first hand experience of a veteran, whose story may shift others’ perspectives on war.
“Just as there are fault lines in the Earth, there are fault lines in society.” Ava Kidder interviews her dad, Michael Kidder, of his experience during the Rodney King riots. This shows the importance of a stable and peaceful society and exhibits the mark that problems such as racism leave on society.
“The Love For a Child is Visceral”
Gabriel Biasca talks to his mother about how being a parent has changed her
This story is important as it talks about how being a parent is hard but amazing experience and may help you appreciate your own parents a bit more
“It Was A Sink Or Swim Situation”
Isabel Brenninkmeijer interviews her mother, Belina Brenninkmeijer about moving from the Philippines to the United States at an early age. This story is important because it gives insight on how immigrants are treated and their struggles to adapt.
Adventures in Parenting, is an interview featuring my mother, Kena Jimenez. And the interview consists of stories and memories and advice from a parent of two. Always laugh and smile with your kids because that is key in the growing up.
“LIFE IN AMERICA”, Ja Chan interviews his mom about her life transitioning to America from China and the experience demonstrates what to do when you start all over in life. The interview is in Chinese with English subtitles. Please view the video to the right.
“We get to the Front Gate and it’s Locked”
Natalie interviews her father about the time he got locked in a cemetery with his
family and the way they were able to get out. This story is important because it tells you that to be patient and someone would eventually come.