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My aunt talks about her young life, her experiences that have shaped her, and much more.

Alex Bramer reflects on his life

This interview revolves around the journey of Katie Danforths’ life, her upbringing and struggles.

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

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During this interview, Nan Soto discussed her relationship with her siblings throughout her childhood and having the role of being the oldest sibling, her influential grandmother, the importance of her Catholic faith in her life and her children’s lives, and...

Story of Petty Officer 1st Class Somphouv Somkhoun’s life in the United States Navy.

I interviewed my Grandma and my relatives sat in and gave some input and listened.

An introspective conversation of a son on the sudden loss of his father and the impression their event left on his life. Go with him on this journey down memory lane and relive the ups and downs of the life...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Mohawk, New York, Lelaina Beauregard interviews her grandma Diane about her childhood and her faith in life. Grandma Diane talks about her experience with faith in college and how she found it....

Todd Gulley talks with Tom Lusitana about his family, his time in the military and about his ethnicity.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Eleanor Ague (17) is from McLean and Ben Lashley (17) is from...

I interviewed my best friend Harrison, 19 years old, he is a Native American from the Cherokee tribe. I asked him questions about kind people he’s met, if he has any regrets, and he expresses his desire to follow and...

Nadia Sinaph, a freshman at Canton High School, interviews close family friend and scholar Shaykh Burhan Fili about his life experiences. Shaykh Burhan escaped from a communist Albania in the 1970s and made it to the United States later on....

Mariah Curry (19, Student) talking with Melissa Turner (54, spiritual mentor).

[Recorded: Monday, January 16, 2023] Riley (21) and Tom (57) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Riley is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying psychology and American Studies. Tom is a recovering neurologist...

[Recorded: Thursday, April 27, 2023] Yasir (22) and Evelyn (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Yasir is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying biology on a pre-med track. Evelyn is also an undergraduate...

Elizabeth shares with Julie about her early experiences with The Mount, how she began volunteering and her continued relationship there.

This conversation discusses the impact of faith and prayer on a cancer diagnosis.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023] Stephanie (68) and Sarah (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Stephanie is a retired nurse and research coordinator from Charlottesville and Sarah is a Second Year at the University of Virginia...

Jedi(17) interviews Weston(33) to ask him about his faith and his walk throughout his life.

Joe and Ann stressed the importance of faith and they also expressed their advice on how to raise kids. They also talked a little about their experience from immigrating here to the US from Iraq. #ASHStoryCorps2017 #TheGreatThanksgivingListen

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA Students Evan Crowne (22) from Virginia and Lyla Dennny (22) from Wyoming/Connecticut recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course Lead from Anywhere. They discussed political influences in their childhood,...

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students Noah Moyer (22) from Virginia Beach, Virginia and Maddy Grosz (22), Vienna, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Lead from Anywhere." One of the major themes we...

June, a Values in Action award nominee, and his manager Jerry discussed the values and work ethic that led to his five nominations. June attributes his strong work ethic to his parents and expresses gratitude for his supportive management and...