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Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

Stuart chats to Makayla about Calgarian drivers, the positive impact of her mom, her recent move to Canada from the US, and the church.

Friends Veronica Carbajal (46) and Carlos Menchaca (42) share their experiences of El Paso and reflect on what working toward justice for their community looks like for them.

Long time volunteer reflects on time spent with family at The Mount and the wonderful community that led him to coming back and giving back to The Mount 20 years later

Regina and I discuss the importance of natural areas in our neighborhood at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada, CO.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

Pema shared the story of her family's escape from Tibet and how they eventually came to live in the U.S. She also talked about her families relationship with the Dalia Lama.

Laurent Sanchez (34) talks to her husband, James Barnes (32), about their first year of marriage, meeting family in Colombia, and future family plans.

One Small Step conversation partners Veronica (36) and Jenni (42) have a conversation about their backgrounds growing up and living in different places, their experiences living abroad in Italy, and their views on having diverse communities and perspectives in their...

Graham Swennes [no age given] interviews his friend, Zach Schrock (21), about Zach’s time playing hockey growing up, in high school, and in college.

One Small Step conversation partners Fran Britton (72) and Alicia Murie (40) met for the first time virtually to talk about their experiences in education, Alicia's brain injury and activism, their roots coming from military families and how they both...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Janis Baron, a teacher, principal, trainer and entrepreneur, shares her extraordinary life and the life lessons she has learned along the way.

One Small Step partners Beth Clavenna-Deane (52) and Kay Clark (74) talk about their careers and changes in their political views.

[Recorded: Friday, December 3, 2021] Liz (43) and John (68) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Liz is a mother of three teenagers and teaches at a local elementary school in Albemarle County. John opened a yoga...

This interview discusses the American Dream with my aunt. We go into depth about the culture and politics related to this Dream.

Ryan Whistler (35) interviews his grandfather, Rinald "Dale" Kindall (81), about his childhood memories and life before and after World War II, the experience of being a father, and the importance of allowing men to cry.

Warren Bowden (72) and friend Kevin Fischer (75) talk about founding the Gold Nugget Museum.

[Recorded: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022] Charles (30) and Doug (68) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. The pair begin by mourning the loss of Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D'Sean Perry, who were killed in...

Life partners Paula Nesoff (71) and Irwin Nesoff (72) share valuable insights they've gained in their 51 years of marriage as they discuss the way that taking risks plays a central role in their relationship.

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

Crosby deMenocal (35) interviews his grandfather, Dolph Simons, Jr. (93), about their family's newspaper business in Lawrence, Kansas. Dolph describes the history of the business beginning with his grandfather, W.C. Simons, and details the transformation of The Lawrence Journal-World through...

Paul Williams, a student, talks with the interim dean of Herron School of Art and Design, Greg Hull.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Valorie Tillman Davis, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club in 1963.

In this interview conducted on April 2021 in a house in Chicago Illinois, anonymous and interviewer sit down to talk about topics related to America and anonymous’ different experience in this country (both good and bad) and the lessons to...