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Elinor (74) tells her song Eric (47) about growing up, about her environmental activism, and about being a mother.

Kristi Hager (74) and her goddaughter, Willa Fouts (32) talk about mentorship and support over the years, memories of a trip to San Francisco, climate change advocacy, women's rights and Willa's portrait and the feeling of comfort at being included...

Kat Zigmont (35) talks with Alex Ghenis (27) about their work at World Institute on Disability and about why they are passionate about creating greater equity for people living with disabilities.

This was an assignment in my English Class. I interviewed one of my classmates, Deepa Gupta.

One Small Step conversation partners Stanley "Stan" Smith (74) and Matthew Baker (46) discuss their opinions about Israel, political skepticism, and the sin of "righteousness."

Tassia Tkatschenko (39) and her mother, Nancy Dunne Byington (66), share a conversation about their family, the communities they have lived in, and their careers in naturopathic medicine and psychiatric nursing. They also discuss how capitalism is impacting the environment...

[Recorded: Friday, March 3, 2023] Ann (72) and Gregory (18) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ann is a representative of the White Hall District on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Gregory is an undergraduate student...

Interview with Trysta Krych regarding climate change. 10/8/22

One Small Step Partners Chris Helton (51) and Tom Rinkoski (71) have a conversation that analyzes electric as a power source and urban vs. city life.

Current environment crisis can create a lot of pressure and stress to people. We need learn how to cope with that situation.

This interview reflects on a person who used to be poor but now helps the poor. He is an accomplished environmental lawyer. He worked very hard for the job and still works hard. He fights for rights in the environment....

One Small Step partners Dorothy Barnett (58) and Bruce Keplinger (70) discuss their small town upbringings, political beliefs, and concerns about the future of our country.

Interview of what I learned in class. This is our final assignment.

Brad Haynes (51) and his One Small Step partner Jon Hill (74) talk about their shared background in farming and agriculture, the importance of spreading awareness about farming, and about educational opportunities for rural youth.

This interview focused on the importance of service in the local community.

Michael (31) talks with Charla (30) about her recently published memoir, poverty, and radical honesty.

One Small Step conversation partners Britta Hoffman [no age given] and Linda Chen (48) are both immigrants who have had some of their beliefs shaped by their experiences moving to the United States. They also have some different thoughts on...

The environment we grow up in shape us to be the individuals we become. Through hardships we realize and grow increasingly appreciative toward what we have in life. By engaging with our lineage, we are able to discover and expand...

Wilson Edward Bell Sr. (77) speaks to his friend Tom Mason (69) about being an amateur astronomer and life-long learner and how he uses his intellect to advocate for himself.

Mental Health & Environmental Injustices

Izzy talks to Zoe about her experiences in Bulgaria and in America with supporting local foods

Steve Desroches (49) talks to artist and cartographer Mark Adams (70) about his life and work in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

One Small Step partners, Lawrence Moon (63) and Stephanie Massey (67), take an hour to discuss a wide range of topics including: climate change, gun control, and the 2016 election.

Kim & Allegra Mendonsa discuss her reliance on local government in Chicago for preparing for a climate change emergency and the contrast in preparedness needed with states such as California.

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Ankerholz (70) and Jeffrey Valdez (64) reflect upon arriving at a similar place in their lives, despite having taken very different paths. They discuss their changing political views, changing religious views, connection to nature...