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Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Bereket (33) and Aiche (28) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Bereket has 10+ years experience in peacebuilding, journalism, and public relations and is Program Advisor with Dexis Consulting Group. Aiche has 3+...

[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...

A talk with my Grandpa Junior about him and his life.

[Recorded Friday, April 28th, 2023] Deborah (64) and Terry (43) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Deborah is a mother of two from Richmond, Virginia and works as an Inspector for UVA's Facilities Management. Terry is a...

Kenneth Joel Bundy (son,41) interviews Kenneth Wayne Bundy (father,74) about his childhood, Christmas, time in the military, and about life in general.

Origin story of family goodbye and reminiscing on family get-togethers.

Grandmother Betty Hansel discusses her life growing up on a farm in rural Virginia before tragically losing her parents and beginning life on her own. She discusses the evolution of her faith in God and the role that Christianity has...

We talked about her childhood and what she did for fun. We also talked about her relationship life.

Telling family stories and history

Aunt Shirlie Cox, 89, is interviewed by niece (by desire) Jessica Gribble, 46. We cover Shirlie's life, mostly early on, but all the way to retirement from her teaching career.

Interview conducted by Sydney Clark

Geena D. Interviewed Emma M. about struggling with her beliefs and ideas and what caused those problems to arouse.

[Recorded: Tuesday, September 19th, 2023] Lydia Smith (19) from South Hill, Virginia, and Jordan Perez (19) from Harrisonburg, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Lydia shares...

My friend Anne Hermann has long had a passion for and involvement with the field of mental health services, particularly for older adults.

On Mother's Day 2020, Theresa Lewis (48) interviewed her mother, Jackie Adkins (85), to discuss a range of topics that allowed Theresa to learn more about her mother. Specifically, they talked about Jackie's joys and sorrows throughout her life and...

This interview was the perfect opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with my dad. As I asked questions about my dad’s past and his memories of me, I felt like I got closer with him.

In this interview, conducted on June 7th, 2018, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ms. Elizabeth Voegeli, a beloved teacher in the Tallwood High School’s Global Studies and World Languages Academy, talks about her childhood and the past experiences that shapes who...

Cameron Flukey (16) talks with his grandad Dennis Snyder (80). They talk about Dennis's childhood and bring up memories from a long time ago. Dennis talks about his young childhood and what traditions they had as a family. Then Dennis...

We discussed her early life, raising children, and political views.

We talked about who my father is and the things and people in his life that are significant to him.

Many life lessons

Ashley Hedge is Lula Burnett’s granddaughter, the family calls her Nana Lou. Nana Lou got diagnosed with lung cancer, and after treatment the cancer returned. She decided this time to not go through treatment. Ashley wanted to ask Nana some...