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Marion Kaslon talks to her daughters, Karen Schlam and Terri Gilbert, about her family history in Brooklyn, her father’s business savvy and meeting and marrying their father.

Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

Zubi interviews his father about emigrating from India to the United States for graduate school.

Virendra Gill (74) has a deep conversation with his granddaughter, Keya Dutt (12) about life in the Indian army and in India.

Ramesh Patil (69) talks with his son, Akshay (39) about growing up in Jamshedpur, India and studying Electronics at IIT Kharagpur

Paul, a volunteer at Providence Mount St. Vincent (The Mount), reflects on his working in the giftshop, the close relationships he has with the residents, and his mothers transition into care at The Mount.

Mary “Angelique” Guillory (53) speaks with conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] about beginning a new phase of their life after their mother’s passing and finding purpose and presence in life beyond caregiving.

Bryan Dawes Haynes interviews his cousin, Leslie Haynes-Eiring about her one and only Aunt, Diana Dawes Haynes, his Mother.

Ke'Shawn Collins (22) speaks with his mother, Alena Collins (40), about his gratitude for her support through his artistic career, and Alena expresses pride in her son's work. Both discuss life lessons and values they have leaned on throughout their...

Susan Amussen (65) interviews her mother Diane Amussen (89) about her community organizing and activism roots.

Conversation between mother and daughter relating to their relationship and parenting.

Maryam Khalid (18) catches up with her cousin Arham Chaudry (20), who is currently quarantining at Vassar College, unable to get a flight home to Pakistan. They discuss growing up in Pakistan, generational divides, politics, & the future of higher...

Nicole, 29 and her husband Eric, 30, interview Teresa, 66 Nicole’s mom about leaving her home and family and coming to America when she was a teen to attend college. Teresa also speaks about having to return to her home...

Martha Dominguez and Paloma Dominguez talk about Marthas experience growing up in Mexico and moving to the United States and how the experience impacted her today

Lawrence Siddal (91) is interviewed by Rachel Behlke (23) about his life, his adventures, and his thoughts. These adventures range from him growing up in Ohio to being drafted to Germany to driving out to India to having to work...

Mary Brehm (57) interviews her mother Judith Brehm (91) about her career, her friends, and her late husband.

Robin shared about her life journey with living her life as a vocation and the influence her mother had on her life. She was a pillar of strength. Her mom modeled a life of generous giving to help some of...

In this recording, Ted talks to Allie about meeting his wife, abortion, and sexuality.

One Small Step conversation partners Kelli Dickerson (45) and Carol Hilborn (65) met virtually to discuss the growing political divide and their shared hope that people can find common ground. They both discuss their connection to Mississippi, parenthood and how...

Glenda Tate [no age given] shares a conversation with her mentee, Jamila Raybourn (31), about Jamila’s childhood, her family, her dreams and purpose, what brings her joy, and how she arrived where she is now.

Sisters Tammy Henry [no age given] and Tiffiny Benton-Hoke [no age given] sit down with their mother, Wilbertine Calhoun (73), to ask her about the parts of her life story that she has not shared with her daughters. As she...

[Recorded Wednesday, February 16, 2022] Margaret and Caren recorded a virtual One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They take the time to reflect on feelings of censorship and divisiveness from outside and within their own political parties. Reflecting...

Tatiana shares with Mike her story about becoming a nurse and how COVID-19 touched her family. Being an ICU nurse at St. Johns in Santa Monica where her mother was an ICU patient.

Laura Lassen (18) talks with her mother, Leslie Lassen (55), about her experience with breast cancer and how it impacted her life and her relationships.

Sidney Williams [no age given] speaks to his manager, Eric Breaux (45), about his upbringing, his music career, and his community in Louisiana.