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Jay Foreman (57) talks with his mentee, Ashley Mady (36), about his company, Basic Fun!, how he entered the toy industry, and his family.

Spouses, Kari Goetz (46) and Crawford Long (47), share a conversation about how they first met as teenagers, about being pen-pals, and about meeting again twenty years later and eventually getting married.

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...

Friends and coworkers Maggie McReynolds (25) and Sarah Weimer (23) talk about their jobs at Meadows Park Community Center and how their friendship has developed.

Friends Derrick Hayes (51) and Vah Stinson (35) share a conversation about how they each came to Columbus, Georgia. They also talk about being entrepreneurs, their different businesses, and the books they have written.

Mother, Georgette Garcia (61), and her daughter Angelina Chacon-Garcia (31) discuss Georgette's life and their family history.

Spouses Somany Koeung (38) and Will Ross (50) explore what family, connection and mortality mean to them.

From the leadership qualities learned to the injuries sustained, the sport of football has changed my father's outlook on life. Here, we discuss the most significant examples of this.

I interview my nana to ask her a few questions about her life and how she grew up.

The Butterfly Pavilion in Holmesberg, Philadelphia, PA is lovingly owned and run by John Cambridge. After a tumultuous start in a dubious situation, John and his small staff that feels like family banded together to make a thriving success of...

Sheri Anderson (59) talks with her daughter Miranda Lynch (29) reflect on their relationship and their shared love of history.

Phillip Goetz (47) interviews his wife, Monica Goetz (44), about her experiences as a student and staffer at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. She shares her family’s history and connection to the university,...

Sisters Bennie Newroth (77) and Althelia Butler (69) talk about their elementary school in the East Highland community. They remember their teachers, the high educational standards the school set for the students, and the impact the teachers had on their...

Mitch Kreindler (60) interviews his friend Lynn Utter (60) about her experiences as a UT Austin McCombs School of Business student and alum. They share memories of their time in the Business Honors Program and she shares what she learned...

One Small Step conversation partners Timothy "Tim" Foster (50) and Alannah Tomich (32) discuss parenting, political frustrations, and being unhoused.

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Sarah Padgett (24) shares a conversation with new friend Luz Karakozian (59) about how Luz came to Columbus, Georgia, her plans to move to Puerto Rico, her family, her husband, and her faith.

Jacques Andre Istel [no age given] tells his wife Felicia Istel's [no age given] about his French education and upbringing, his journey to America and all the unexpected turns of events that occurred once he arrived.

Cynthia Weston (64) has a conversation with her good friend Margot Peters (88) about writing, love, and family.

Eboni Valentine [no age given] talks with Ekin Pellegrini [no age given], Cindy Goodwin-Sak [no age given], and Scott Morris [no age given] about the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration and their Doctor of Business Administration program.

Connie Smith (65) has a conversation with her sister Virginia Haag (64) about growing up, work, raising children, hobbies, and faith.

A discussion of family history and general life history.

Colleagues Ben Breed (20) and Amod Daherkar (19) discuss the company they cofounded, Gazelle Ecosolutions, and share how their education at McCombs has supported their work.

Judith Lima (25) shares a conversation with her mentor, Leticia Acosta (44), about participating in Subiendo Academy at the University of Texas, her experience in college, and the value of community and mentorship.

Diane Mack (74) interviews her friend and mentee Margaret McCaskill [no age given] about her childhood memories, her passions for reading books and writing poetry, and her hopes for the future.