Rachel Frizzell and Becki Bowman
Recorded
August 5, 2022
50:10 minutes
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ddv001955
Description
One Small Step partners Rachel Frizzell (25) and Becki Bowman (45) talk about small town life, travel, and the lived experiences that have helped them build empathy for others.Subject Log / Time Code
Rachel and Becki talk about why they wanted to participate in One Small Step, and they read each other’s bios.
Rachel talks about her upbringing in different parts of Tennessee.
Rachel talks about her experience weathering the challenges of 2020 in her first full-time job as a public information officer for a law enforcement agency.
They talk about their shared connection to Chattanooga, Tennessee and their impressions of the city.
Becki talks about her upbringing in Kansas and her path to moving back to the state.
They talk about how having the opportunity to travel has shaped their perspectives on the world.
They talk about some memories they have of trying to navigate language and cultural barriers while traveling abroad and befriending exchange students in the US.
They talk about the gender dynamics of communication.
Becki talks about her father and the impact of his views on her own.
Rachel talks about the impact of her grandmother and her close friend on her views of the world.
Becki talks about a memorable discussion with the students in her communication class about race and law enforcement.
They talk about the lived experiences that have allowed them to build empathy for others.
They reflect on the toll of school violence, financial insecurity, and educational inequity on their childhood selves.
They reflect on their One Small Step Conversation.
Participants
- Rachel Frizzell
- Becki Bowman