Life Stories Interviews

A Life Stories Production

Life Stories is a nonprofit that creates and distributes documentary films and educational resources about people whose lives inspire meaningful change. Its flagship series, The Thread, is a documentary interview series in which exceptional individuals share the different paths they have taken to lead meaningful lives. New episodes of The Thread will premier through January '25. The series features interviews with Gloria Estefan, Martin Sheen, Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander, Tony Hawk, Katie Couric, Mitt Romney, and other notable figures. Learn more at LifeStories.org.

  1. David Brooks: How To Live A Meaningful Life

    5 DAYS AGO

    David Brooks: How To Live A Meaningful Life

    David Brooks opens up about the importance of vulnerability, attempting to lose ego, commitment, and reliability as a writer. He explores how American culture has changed over the past 60 years and why trust's been lost in our institutions and each other.

    3h 19m
  2. Gary Player: A Life of Golf, Triumph, and Giving Back

    8 FEB

    Gary Player: A Life of Golf, Triumph, and Giving Back

    Retired Golf champion Gary Player reflects on his life of legacy, sharing his journey from a childhood of hardship in South Africa, to a professional athlete inducted in the World Golf Hall of Fame. He shares how he has coped with adversity, determination, and loss to live a life of love and gratitude. “Golf, Grace and Giving Back” is part of The Thread Documentary series by Life Stories, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing inspiring stories on social justice, history, and culture.

    33 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Yo-Yo Ma Interview: Finding Connection Through Music

    Cellist Yo-Yo Ma chronicles his life as a musician, from traveling the country and performing as a child prodigy, to becoming a 19-time Grammy Winner. Ma shares his passion for anthropology and nature, which has led to Our Common Nature, his initiative to re-connect nature with culture, and his title of United Nations Messenger of Peace.

    25 min
  4. Ken Chenault Interview: Former American Express CEO on Leadership in the Wake of 9/11

    12 JAN

    Ken Chenault Interview: Former American Express CEO on Leadership in the Wake of 9/11

    Former CEO of American Express Ken Chenault reflects on his life and career, sharing moments of adversity and lessons from his childhood that have shaped his approach to business: prioritize people first, then profit. Chenault discusses growing up amidst the Civil Rights movement, leading a company in the wake of 9/11, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

    32 min
  5. Laurence Tribe: On Justice, the Supreme Court, and Teaching Obama

    11/12/2025

    Laurence Tribe: On Justice, the Supreme Court, and Teaching Obama

    Legal scholar Laurence Tribe reflects on his career as a Harvard Law professor teaching U.S. Constitutional Law. Tribe shares stories from when today’s political leaders were his students, including Ted Cruz and Barack Obama, and explains how different interpretations of the Constitution have informed many landmark cases of the Supreme Court.

    28 min
  6. Murray Fisher: Using Oysters To Save The Hudson River

    26/11/2025

    Murray Fisher: Using Oysters To Save The Hudson River

    Conservationist Murray Fisher shares his life and career of protecting New York waterways and ecosystems. He discusses where his deep love for nature originated from, the importance of youth engagement, and the ongoing success of his ecological restoration and conservation projects, which include the Billion Oyster Project and Plan it Wild.

    28 min
  7. Lee Grant: From Hollywood Blacklist to Oscar Winner

    13/11/2025

    Lee Grant: From Hollywood Blacklist to Oscar Winner

    Actress, director, and documentarian Lee Grant reflects on her storied career in Hollywood, from emerging on Broadway in the 1950s and overcoming the Hollywood blacklist, to starting a career as a documentary filmmaker highlighting social issues.

    28 min
  8. Maria Elena Salinas: Hispanic Voices in American Media

    28/10/2025

    Maria Elena Salinas: Hispanic Voices in American Media

    Maria Elena Salinas shares her journey as a Latina journalist, navigating cultural identity, media representation, and the fight for minority empowerment. Reflecting on her time as a reporter, anchor, and host for Noticiero Univision, Salinas discusses the power of truth in a changing media landscape, the importance of Hispanic pride, and the ongoing struggle for diverse voices in media.

    24 min
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Life Stories is a nonprofit that creates and distributes documentary films and educational resources about people whose lives inspire meaningful change. Its flagship series, The Thread, is a documentary interview series in which exceptional individuals share the different paths they have taken to lead meaningful lives. New episodes of The Thread will premier through January '25. The series features interviews with Gloria Estefan, Martin Sheen, Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander, Tony Hawk, Katie Couric, Mitt Romney, and other notable figures. Learn more at LifeStories.org.

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  • Creator
    A Life Stories Production
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © A Life Stories Production
  • Show Website
    Life Stories Interviews

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