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One Small Step conversation partners Shannon Waters (53) and William "Bill" Neiheisel (68) discuss faith, their views on behavior and psychology and moving our country forward through love and kindness.

One Small Step conversation partners John Van Dyke (81) and Norwick Lee (29) share their life experiences from two very different generations almost 50 years apart. They talk about their families, the changing tides of activism, and differing viewpoints on...

One Small Step partners Gerald Reid (68) and Chip Michaud (55) talk about their careers, political views, and childhoods in Massachusetts.

Joy Polefrone (42) and her One Small Step partner, Chris Hitzelberger [no age given], exchange anecdotes of moving moments in their lives and the issue of abortion rights.

One Small Step conversation partners Allison Briscoe-Smith (46) and Sue Lani Madsen (67) talk about how political labels and identity labels don't always get to the nuance of a person, and share stories about how they're teaching the younger generations...

One Small Step conversation partners Caleb Mills (27) and his mother Susan Bolner-Hamilton (52) met in-person in Oklahoma City. In their One Small Step conversation, they talk about voting, their relationship, and family and friends.

One Small Step conversation partners Ric Leczel (57) and Kristin Beasley (54) discuss Gen X identity, methods of advocacy and social change, race, incarceration, misogyny, and abortion access.

One Small Step conversation partners Elizabeth Shannon (59) and Evelina "Nina" Altschiller (70) relate their storied upbringings, Elizabeth as a child of a drug dealing mother, and Nina the daughter of a long-time congressman. They discuss how these experiences shaped...

One Small Step Conversation partners Jay Parker (55) and Pam Lehman (73) talk about growing up in a military (both Airforce) family, the can-do spirit of High Plains people, racism/segregation (not in military, but off base), how travel informs perspective,...

One Small Step Conversation partners Lisa Alvarado (31) and Stephen Tootle (47) talk about the roles of their families in shaping their political beliefs, the impact of their loved ones, and meaning of “abolition”.

One Small Step conversation partners David Wiebe (67) and Anthony Byrd (66) discuss family, religion, and the transformative moments that shaped their beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Benjamin "Ben" Ballard (21) and Kate Hixon (20) talk about their parents' influence on them growing up, their evolving political philosophies, and the role of religion and conservatism in their lives.

Eva Steers-Smith (37) and her One Small Step partner, Mary Kate Cary (58), connect over their shared experiences having loss their mother and provide stories or insight to their belief on politics and life overall.

One Small Step partners Tyler Laws-Mahe (28) and Clint Dowda (53) have a conversation about religion, Mormonism, and social issues.

Nicole Carner (46) and One Small Step partner, Kylee Tinney (30), exchange personal experiences highlighting the importance in prioritizing ones mental health.

One Small Step conversation partners Michael Lyons (71) and David Hoffman [no age given] talk about their careers, the importance of family, and the difficulty of talking about politics in the current era of political divisiveness.

One Small Step conversation partners Ann Koepke (46) and Richard Gilmore (70) discuss the differences in their family structures, how they approach politics, and dealing with cancel culture.

One Small Step conversation partners Peter Rumble (46) and Nancy Dobbs (75) talk about their influences, exposure to racism, and the role of local Chamber of Commerce.

One Small Step Partners, Kendra Devejian (46) and Elliot Balch (42), discuss their current positions as they relate to the community of downtown Fresno, their families, and where community hardship intersects with business.

One Small Step conversation partners Greg Stump (62) and Mary Lynn Manns [no age given] talk about their upbringing, political values, and how people can change.

One Small Step partners Ourania "Nia" Carmody (56) and Tanya Culligan (49) have a conversation about their lives as high school teachers, especially the challenges they have faced over the last year while teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One Small Step conversation partners Whitney Buchman (41) and Donald Paxton (70) discuss careers, major life influences, politics and beer.

Angela Kwok (44) and One Small Step partner, Helen Leddy (84), exchange overlapping interests and concerns over disability along with the American health care system.

One Small Step conversation partners Charles "Chak" Lawrence (42) and Jacquie Johnson (63) being adopted, adopting a child of a different race, finding multi-cultural identity and living overseas in North Africa.

Christine Deel [no age given] talks to One Small Step partner, Kelly Jacob [no age given], about their political and social involvement in their communities and so on.