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In the first session, Linda recalls her work as a history teacher and as a literacy teacher for the Communist Party. Her participation in the "La escuela al campo" program stands out. Linda reflects on the passion she finds in being a teacher and how she passed that passion on to her daughter (who works as a Culture and Health teacher). She also discusses machismo in Cuba, especially in the educational sector.

Lorenzo begins the first session by discussing the fights between the different factions of communism (26 July Movement, 13 March Revolutionary Directorate, the Second Front, and the Popular Socialist Party) in the pre-revolutionary period. He then recalls his childhood and obtaining the scholarship that allowed him to study in the United States. Lorenzo discusses the process of U.S. colonization that had taken place in Varadero before the Revolution. He recalls his time at the University of North Carolina and the jobs he had to do to support himself. Lorenzo also remembers his first jobs in the hotel business. He comments having provided information to the revolutionaries about the hotels where he had worked. Lorenzo recalls the early days of the Revolution, his first job at the National Association of Public Beaches and Tourist Attractions (ANPAT), the founding of the Jagua Hotel, and his time at the National Institute of the Tourism Industry (INIT). Finally, he describes the aristocracy of Cienfuegos in the pre-Revolutionary period.

Luis begins the first session talking about his farming family, his relationship with his wife, and the dissatisfaction he feels for not having had children. Luis comments on his military service and his return to the farm. He then describes the clandestine sale of food, in which he does not participate. He also describes the operation of the agricultural cooperative he runs.

Marcos talks about his birth, his studies, and his love for Cuban history. He then comments on his work as a bus mechanic. Marcos recalls the Mariel Exodus, the emigration of two of his brothers, and the stigma attached to the family of those who migrated. Marcos discusses religiosity in Cuba. He also discusses his job, the delay in payments, and the ineffectiveness of the union. Marcos discusses the racism and police persecution he has suffered as a Black man. Marcos then comments on Fidel Castro's illness and homosexuality in Cuba. Finally, he discusses places he would like to travel to in the future

In the interview, Margarita recalls her studies and her stay in Nicaragua. She then comments on her family's rejection of her ties with women. Margarita talks about insecurity in Havana, machismo in popular music, and violence against women in public. Margarita reflects on the hatred towards lesbians and racism. Margarita discusses lesbian masculinities and femininities

María begins the first session by remembering her work in the fields when she was little and her beginnings as a seamstress. Later, she discusses her ex-husband and children leaving for Miami. She comments on the ways they found to stay in touch with her. María remembers her visits to Miami. She recalls the arrival of the Cuban Revolution and the changes it brought to her life. María discusses religion and racism in Campo Florido. Maria comments on her joining the Odd Fellows Lodge. Later, she discusses the relationship between transportation deficiency and tourism. She also discusses the unionization process that took place in Campo Florido after the Revolution.

Maricela begins the first session by discussing the death of her father. She then discusses her life before the arrival of the Revolution, the burning of the Encanto store, and the process of creating a union. Then, Maricela recalls the Zafra of 1970 and the consumption by a passbook. Maricela comments on how she acted with the workers who stole from the stores. Maricela discusses her communist brothers and the purchase of bonds from 26 July Movement.

Mariel begins the interview by recalling his childhood and the restrictions on Cubans entering exclusive tourist stores. He then recalls the sports tournaments in which he participated. Mariel comments on when they stopped paying his grandmother's pension because she had relatives abroad and his life as the child of an exile. Mariel criticizes the unions and the functioning of communism in Cuba. He also recalls the rafters of the 1990s and the decriminalization of the U.S. dollar. Mariel reflects on what it means to him to be a dictator. Mariel discusses the difficulties of accessing the nightlife in Havana

Marielis begins the first session by discussing her bond with her mother and father and the rigidity of her upbringing. Marielis then recalls her first jobs and the period when she was pregnant with her daughter. Marielis recalls her first job in tourism, where she met her German husband. She also recalls her life in Munich. Marielis discusses her first relationships with women, living with partners, and sex education. At the same time, Marielis recalls the imprisonment of people for organizing gay and lesbian parties. She discusses the lack of LGBT spaces. Marielis discusses the lack of artistic materials in Cuba. She also discusses the relationship between Cubans and entertainment. Marielis recalls the Special Period and the acquisition of her first house. Later, she discusses the link between Cuba and the rest of Latin America. Marielis reflects on the opening to tourism. Marielis discusses racism, the fetishization of Black women, machismo, and the emergence of a mulatto identity.

In the first session, Mario discusses his childhood and his father's absence. Mario comments on his father's return after eleven years in prison. He also recalls the reconstruction of his house thanks to Plan San Isidro. Mario recalls his pre-university studies, his first love relationships, and the petty thefts he carried out in the fields near the Saúl Delgado Pre-University Institute. Mario discusses the possible job opportunities for a Cuban industrial engineer. Later, he recalls the end of the Socialist Bloc. Mario discusses the racial problems he has experienced as a Black man while studying. He also discusses his disagreements with the Communist Party. Mario recalls the period of the rafters and discusses the departure of his brother, with whom he has no further ties since then. Mario discusses the role of the unions.