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In the interview, Excilia recalls her childhood, her first jobs, and her wedding. She also recalls her training as a nurse. Excilia discusses racism and machismo in Cuba. She discusses her motivations in the workplace and participation in national and international medical congresses. Excilia discusses the incidence of HIV on the island. She then discusses the public policies being carried out to lower HIV transmission. Excilia discusses the changes in the social recognition of homosexual people

Felicia begins the interview by talking about her birthplace and her first jobs. Felicia then recalls moving to Havana, where she built her house on an abandoned lot. Felicia recalls a violent relationship she had. She also recalls when she started taking birth control pills, her first menstruation, and when her father threw her out of the house for having premarital sex. Finally, Felicia reflects on racism in Cuba

In the first session, Fernando recalls his father's suicide and discusses his relationship with death. Fernando recalls his childhood, especially different episodes of repudiation of people who wanted to exile from the island. He then discusses his relationship with his stepfather and the reasons why he considers him a role model. Fernando discusses drug trafficking in Cuba. Fernando recalls his approach to books, religiosity, spirituality, and philosophy. He also recalls the difference between social classes that was unleashed during the Special Period. Fernando reflects on the changes in the policies of rejection of religion and discusses Cuba's international relations.

In the interview, Fidel recalls his childhood and his first jobs. Then, he talks about racism, interracial marriages and gender inequalities. He also recalls his participation in different struggles for the Revolution. Fidel discusses the Special Period, the economic blockade and the decriminalization of the dollar. Finally, Fidel discusses religion on the island and censorship

In the first session, Gabriel recalls life in the countryside with his family. Then, Gabriel reviews his education and his experience as a student teacher. He recalls his first theatrical experiences. Then, he comments on his university education and the reasons why he had to abandon his studies. Gabriel recalls the different places where he worked and comments on small anecdotes with his bosses.

In the first session, Georgina talks about her family's farm and her first jobs. She then discusses her first marriage and the violent relationship she had with her daughter's father. Georgina recalls when she was invited to go into exile because of her religious practices. She also discusses racism and the persecution of black people. Georgina describes her religious practices, Santeria in Cuba and the expulsion of homosexuals from Santeria practices. Georgina comments on Fidel Castro's role and economic problems.

Gisela begins the interview by remembering her childhood. She then discusses the bond with her grandmother and mother. Gisela comments on racism in her first job. Gisela discusses the Yoruba religion and the appropriation of Afro-Cuban religions by white communities. She then discusses arranged marriages with tourists in order to get off the island. Gisela discusses her relationship with the Communist Party. She also discusses homosexuality. Finally, Gisela recalls the Mariel Exodus and the Special Period

Giselle begins the interview by recalling how her family was affected by the arrival of the Revolution. Giselle discusses the impossibility of studying because she is Catholic. Giselle then describes her jobs and the U.S. visa lottery. She recalls the death of her brother in a car accident and her frustrated migration desires. Giselle discusses the Christian Liberation Movement and the state control over religious people. She also discusses censorship and fear of reprisals for being Catholic. Finally, Giselle discusses the growth of religiosity on the island, changes within the Church, and homosexuality

Gladys begins the first session remembering her childhood and the death of her mother. Gladys discusses racism in Cuba, especially during her childhood. She also recalls the changes that took place in Guantanamo during the Revolution. Gladys discusses the difficulties of being a single mother. She then discusses the departure of her son.

Guillermo begins the interview talking about his grandmother and her immigration process from Spain to Cuba. Guillermo discusses the bond with his parents and their occupations. Guillermo describes interracial relationships at the mayonnaise factory where he worked. He discusses his family's position on interracial marriage and Black people. Guillermo describes his participation in various courses and job trainings, which led him to venture into different trades, such as shoemaker, glass welder and, finally, hairdresser. He discusses his work, his clients and machismo in Cuba. He says that he has had a male partner for more than twenty years. He believes he has suffered discrimination for associating with a man. He mentions the discriminatory actions of the police. He discusses his family's conservative values on homosexuality. Guillermo comments on crime and the cost of hairdressing supplies