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Ross Smith (52) and his partner, Aaron Knight (50), talk about becoming foster parents. They also discuss some of the challenges and highlights they have faced through the fostering and adoption experience.

Valeria Church- 66-Teacher Educator for over 25 years Ramona Hewitt-Williams- 45 I was inspired to do this interview with Mrs. Church she is a great mentor, she enjoy educating students. I'M INSPIRED BY All Educators and TEACHERS THEY HAVE MADE...

In this interview with my dad, we talk about his childhood and educational experience. We discuss some of the challenges my dad faced from living in a small town, and how he overcame those obstacles. We also talk about how...

Sister Gladia Bell (89), Lue Hicks (78), and Willie B. Kennedy (88) talk about their childhood memories, their wonderful parents and their life growing up in the South

One Small Step participants, Marta Amézquita (69) and Stephen Padilla (51) talk about their backgrounds and beliefs.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Indira Garcia was born in Chile during the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, which had a significant effect on her childhood. She was raised in Mexico with a strong focus on intellectualism and family bonds. She...

Sarah, who is in her first year of employment with Providence, shares with Roxie her life journey and her experience working for Providence Infusion and Pharmacy in Spokane.

Christina Vela (48) is interviewed by her daughter Breanna Mena (29) about her journey from teenage mom to CEO of a child protective services organization and well known community leader.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19, 2024] UVA students Virginia Webb (21) from Lynchburg, Virginia and Camille Williams (22) from Summit, New Jersey recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere'. They talked about their experiences...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: An interview with multiple generations of the Sarkisian family, where they share how their ancestors fled the Armenian Genocide, their lifestyle growing up on the family-owned farm, establishing a legacy in Andover, and how their...

Levi McBride (20) talks with his friend Scott Jones (61) about the meaning of life, religion, and how their beliefs about both have impacted their lives.

Colleagues at Children's Medical Center, Ben Cook (29) and Marilyn Morris (59) talk about family, breast cancer, life lessons, and growing up in a small town.

John Suarez starts by discussing his childhood and growing up in New York state. He talks about his experiences in the 1960s and 1970s. Suarez talks about learning to listen and avoid being judgmental. He discusses work and family around...

Sarah Padgett (25) shares a conversation with her partner Hilda Kaiser (57) about Hilda’s upbringing, her relationship with her parents and her daughters, the value of persistence and dedication, and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely.

Michael Johansson (71) interviews his friend Ken Yon Greer Sr. (36) about his experience growing up in the Mississippi Delta and the road that led him to college, and eventually, to becoming president of the historically black fraternity, Phi Beta...

Friends Dr. Ruth Glanville Perez (75) and Eva Antone Ross (76) recall their time at Loretto Academy and reflect on how Loretto Academy influenced their personal and academic pursuits. They also talk about Dr. Perez's career as a research scientist...

Sarah Campbell (46) interviews her mother, Natalie May (73), about the family history of migration from Western Europe to the United States.

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”.

I interviewed my grandmother on her career in education.

Meredith talks with her colleague, Liz, about her journey to her nursing career, starting in a veterinary clinic, the Army, and finally Cal State Fullerton. She and Liz talk about working in Home Health and the challenges, and joys of...

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Theresa (56) talks with her daughter Rachel (20) about her journey to be the only person in her family to graduate college.

Nash Christian (20) interviewed Richard Haney (81), his friend about life, family, education, travels, and his career.

I sat down with Samantha Keifer to speak about what it's like growing up in a small town and transitioning to a bigger city to start a career.

In this interview, I ask my mother, Steph, questions. I ask questions that involve her relationship with my father, her education, career, me, and other random questions regarding her past, present, and future.