Living History with Alex

About Living History with Alex

Living History with Alex is hosted by Alex, a passionate 6th-grade student who interviews veterans, educators, and community heroes to preserve their stories. From war memories to cultural milestones, each biweekly episode brings history to life through real voices and heartfelt conversations. Whether you're a student, teacher, or history lover, this podcast honors the past and connects generations - one story at a time.

Publisher

Living History with Alex

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jul 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Aster Bato Mohamed: From Ethiopia to Miami & The Joy of Walking By Faith

   In this episode of Living History with Alex, Alex sits down with Aster Bato Mohamed, author of The Joy of Walking By Faith, to explore an extraordinary life shaped by faith, education, culture, perseverance, and service—from her childhood in Ethiopia to becoming an educator in Miami-Dade. Aster shares memories of growing up in a traditional Ethiopian village, beginning school at age nine, studying abroad in Germany, continuing her education in the United States, and eventually beginning her teaching career in Miami-Dade in 1975. 🌟 Topics Covered: 🇪🇹 Growing up in rural Ethiopia, from surviving malaria as a child to tending cattle and living in a traditional family home 📚 Beginning school at age nine and discovering a lifelong love of learning, mathematics, geography, and the Bible 🇩🇪 Moving to Germany in 1965, learning a new language and culture, and studying home economics 🙏 How her Christian faith guided her through unexpected challenges and inspired The Joy of Walking By Faith 🎓 Continuing her education in the United States and earning a master’s degree in education administration 🍎 Beginning her career as a Miami-Dade educator in 1975 and using hands-on learning to inspire generations of students 🌪️ Experiencing Hurricane Andrew with her children and reflecting on faith, community, and gratitude after the storm 🧺 Preserving Ethiopian culture through traditional baskets, pottery, clothing, language, and musical instruments 📖 Why she wrote The Joy of Walking By Faith to preserve her family history for future generations 💡 Her advice to young people: stay inspired, write your story down, and preserve your history while you still have the opportunity. This is more than one woman’s journey—it’s a story about faith, migration, education, resilience, and preserving the memories that connect generations. If you enjoy real stories of history, culture, faith, and service, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Living History with Alex. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Navy Chief Selectees: MMC LaToya Thompson, HMC Eric Negron & AZC Justin Sandobal | Living History with Alex

   In this episode of Living History with Alex, Alex sits down with three U.S. Navy Chief Selectees — MMC LaToya Thompson, HMC Eric Negron, and AZC Justin Sandobal — to talk about their journeys through military service, leadership, deployments, and what it means to become a Chief Petty Officer. Together, they share experiences from aircraft carriers, aviation maintenance, Navy medicine, Kuwait, combat deployments, and travels around the world—while reflecting on how the Navy’s discipline, mentorship, and traditions shaped them into the leaders they are today. 🌟 Topics Covered: ⚓ What inspired each of them to join the United States Navy ✈️ Justin’s work in Aviation Maintenance Administration and the responsibility of helping keep aircraft and pilots safe 🌍 LaToya’s 18 years of Navy service, including the USS Enterprise and a deployment to Kuwait ⚕️ Eric’s career as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, specializing in trauma medicine and supporting Army units during combat deployments 1005 🌊 What “Forged by the Sea” means to each sailor and how deployments build resilience, discipline, and stronger relationships 🌎 Memorable experiences around the world—from Mount Fuji, Guam and Oman to Germany and the Middle East 👥 How leadership means preparing the next generation of sailors to succeed ⚓ What becoming a Chief Petty Officer represents: experience, responsibility, high standards, and being someone sailors can depend on 💡 Their advice to young people: ask questions, stay true to yourself, keep learning, remember where you came from, and serve from the heart. This episode is more than a conversation about rank—it’s about service, resilience, mentorship, and carrying Navy traditions forward for the next generation. If you enjoy real stories of military history, leadership, and service, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Living History with Alex. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Dr. Bryan Stewart: From College Basketball to Campus President

   In this episode of Living History with Alex, we sit down with Dr. Bryan Stewart, Campus President of Miami Dade College – Kendall Campus, to explore a journey shaped by athletics, mathematics, education, leadership, and community service. From playing college basketball in Texas to earning a bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in mathematics, Dr. Stewart shares how teamwork, great teachers, mentors, and perseverance helped lead him from the classroom to becoming a college administrator and campus president. 🌟 Topics Covered: 🏀 How college basketball taught him teamwork, discipline, and leadership ➗ His journey from mathematics student to professor, dean, vice president, and campus president 🎓 Moving from Texas to Miami in 2018 to lead Miami Dade College’s Medical Campus 🏥 Creating hands-on healthcare simulation opportunities for students during the pandemic 📚 Why he continues teaching algebra even while serving as Kendall Campus President 🎓 The importance of seeing students—many the first in their families to attend college—walk across the graduation stage 🤖 How Miami Dade College is embracing artificial intelligence, including AI education and its Kendall Campus AI Center 🏐 Leadership, athletics, community involvement, and the Kendall Campus national championship volleyball team 💡 His advice for young people: find mentors, embrace change, communicate well, and develop good judgment. This is more than a story about education—it’s about how discipline, mentorship, adaptability, and a commitment to students can shape a lifetime of leadership. If you enjoy real stories of education, leadership, service, and mentorship, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Living History with Alex. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!

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