In our 58th conversation, we're speaking with Camille. She's originally from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives there. She spends her days, "either working, going to school, or sleeping". Intro Theme Music: "Chega Para Mim" by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 57th conversation, we're speaking with Tobi. She is the founder of The Book Banque, a social enterprise using literature to equip and develop young people in Nigeria. Tobi is originally from Lagos, Nigeria and currently lives outside of London, England. Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 56th conversation, we're speaking with Patrick. He was born in Jamaica, grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and is currently living in Alaska. He spends his days, "waking up at 5am, working two jobs, and looking forward to ice-fishing and snowboarding." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 55th conversation, we're speaking with Shanai. She is an artist from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives there. She spends her days, "working as a manager at a medical practice." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 54th conversation, we're speaking with Salihah. She's from New York City and is a grad school student currently living in the Bronx. She spends her days, "at school and work." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 53rd conversation, we're speaking with Quaneesha (better known to her friends and fans as Mimi). She's an aspiring actress from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives there. She spends her days, "just working...I work every day. And if I'm not working, I'm either in acting class or I'm at home hanging out." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 52nd conversation, we're speaking with Silver. He is a recent college graduate and an aspiring animator and filmmaker. He is from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives there. He spends his days, "trying to find work...like most recent grads are." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 51st conversation, we're speaking with Bernadette. She's from Chicago, IL and currently lives in the western suburbs of the city. She spends her days, "advising college students, to build motivation in them, and to try to push them towards something greater in their lives." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 50th conversation, we're speaking with Raven. She's from Brooklyn, NY and attends college in Massachusetts. She spends her days, "currently...getting adjusted to this 9-to-5 life. I'm interning in [New York City]. So I pretty much just go to work, take naps, and try to eat." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 49th conversation, we're speaking with Alberto. He was born in New York City, raised in Providence, Rhode Island, and spent most of his teenage years in the Dominican Republic. He currently lives in New York and attends college in Rhode Island. Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 48th conversation, we're speaking with Ebonee. She's from Brooklyn, NY - "the 'Stuy" - and currently lives in Brooklyn. She spends her days, "being a mother...being a friend. I recently got my license to be a childcare provider, so that's kinda cool. I watch kids all day, I love the kids." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 47th conversation, we're speaking with Jasmine. She's from Brooklyn, NY and is currently living in the Baltimore area as a grad student. She spends her days, "during the school year, on a very strict routine. I go to work, come home, do my work, and go to class. I try and squeeze a gym day in here and there, but it's mostly studying and going to work." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 46th conversation, we're speaking with Erin. She's from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives there. She spends her days, "right now...cooking, cleaning, getting ready to go back to work, living life, loving life, and spending time with family." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 45th conversation, we're speaking with Kevin. He's from the west side of Chicago, IL and currently lives on the north side of the city. He spends of a lot of his time, "working...and when I'm not working, just with the kids, being a family man, trying to do as much as I can possibly do on my weekends." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 44th conversation, we're speaking with Felice. She's from Brooklyn, NY and currently lives in Atlanta, GA. She spends her days, "trying to get this money." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 43rd conversation, we're speaking with Janelle. She is from Brooklyn, NY and has recently graduated from her college in Washington D.C. She spends most of her days, “mostly…I’m going to be completely honest, I’m tired all the time. That’s become a part of my personality.” Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 42nd conversation, we're speaking with Amanda. She's from Haiti, and currently lives in Queens, NY. She spends her days "working in an OB-GYN office...I'm there five days a week, so that's like my whole life" and applying to grad schools. Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 41st conversation, we're speaking with Ethan. He is a college student and aspiring filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY. He spends his days "doing what I believe to be the most crucial thing to do at this point in my life, and that's learning and laughing." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 40th conversation, we're speaking with Jonel. She’s from Brooklyn, NY and is currently living in northern Japan. She spends her days “at work…and if I’m not at work, I’m either relaxing at home, studying more Japanese, cooking, or hanging out with my friends or my co-workers.” Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 39th conversation, we're speaking with Chelsea. She was born in Haiti, and grew up “all around Brooklyn, NY.” She spends her days “working as a college advisor, reading a lot, meditating, practicing yoga, and trying to find ways to be better and keep myself grounded.” Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

This is the first in our year-long series of conversations with first-time young readers of Paulo Coelho's classic book, "The Alchemist". In our 38th conversation, we're speaking with Stephanie. She's from Chicago, IL and currently lives in the suburbs of the city. Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 37th conversation, we're speaking with James. He's from the west side of Chicago and currently lives there. He spends his days "working, working out, and trying to better myself." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 36th conversation, we're speaking with Khalid. He is from Brooklyn, NY and he's currently serving as a U.S. Marine based in North Carolina. He spends his days "either working out, reading books, or going to work." Intro Theme Music: Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com

In our 35th conversation, we’re speaking with Kasim. He’s from Brooklyn, NY and attends college in New York City. He spends his days “usually working…working takes up most of my time. Then when school comes back, that takes even more time...but I still try to have my downtime and hang out with my friends.” Intro Theme Music - Chega Para Mim by AbJo Check out the full documentary at https://classofhc.com