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One Small Step conversation partners Luisa Avila (22) and Elise Howell (30) talk about their different backgrounds, the important role mentors have played in their lives, and how their political views have evolved over time.

Someone’s death should not be what defines who you or your future. In this interview, 14-year-old Avery Gillette interviews her Mom, Michelle Gillette, on November 27 in Los Angeles, California. We learn how she overcame the hardships of her childhood...

In this interview, Gissell Flores and her aunt, Gabriela Pinedo, talk about some of the lessons life has taught them. Her aunt shares a profound religious experience she had with her younger child, Jacob. She gives teenagers an advice that...

In this interview, held in April 2018 in Orange, CA, Theresa Kilgore (23) interviews her grandma Ann-Eda Blache (82) about her life, their family, and her inspirations. The interview takes place in Ann-Eda’s home, which is two houses away from...

We talked all about her life, from childhood memories to advice for our future generations!

In this interview, conducted in November 2017, Katelyn Stankowski (15) interviews her dad Paul Stankowski (47) about his time on the PGA Tour and his life growing up. Paul Stankowski shares stories of his past and his experiences with golf....

For Thanksgiving, Quin's Grandma came from Decatur, Illinois and stayed for the week. On Saturday, Quin decided to interview her, and this is that interview.

This interview was mostly in Vietnamese. A life story told about my Grandma and her life with her husband and children from Vietnam to America facing many challenges along the way. This interview is not told in any chronological order.

Aubrey (18) interviews her grandmother (78) about her life and her experiences growing up.

My Grandma tells me her story from elementary school to being a parent of four. She also talks about her old relatives who first came to America. She also talks about how she loves all her children the same.

One Small Step Participants Reza Nekumanesh (46) and Joseph "Dennis" Delaney (80) discuss religion, politics, and travel. Reza speaks about his inter-faith work, his political work and his work in non-violence. Dennis speaks about his time as a state senator,...

n this interview, conducted on November 25 2018 in Santa Monica, California, Ariana Mousavi (13) interviews her grandma, Lourdes (Lula) Badkoubei about her childhood and growing up in Arequipa, Peru. She had hobbies like hanging out with siblings, camping and...

Dr. Bobbi Alba shares her new inspirational memoir about multiple sudden atypical losses. Topics include: cancer, loss of child, domestic violence, mental illness, homelessness, alcoholism, pet loss, transgender youth, and leaving a living legacy.

A Bridge of Hope; Peter and Claire look back on their life together that began when Claire met Peter when she he was 6 and she 16 and how they reconnected 20 years later when Claire was a violist in...

Religion was important to her. She thinks that everything is good and people should remember her as a happy, peppy woman.

This interview, conducted December 30, 2020 in Tustin, California Brady Steinle (12) interviewed his grandfather, Thomas Roddel (81).I learned so much about my grandpa’s life. I learned about some of his personal experiences, childhood and his accomplishments. He talked about...

Jill talks about her mother, Sylvia, who recently passed away. She shares memories of Sylvia's early childhood, marriage, and family life, and the valuable legacy she left to her family and posterityl

In this interview, conducted on December 15th, 2023, in Santa Monica, California, Andrew Bernknopf (60) talks with his son, Leo Bernknopf (15) about how his Jewish religion and faith in God has shaped his perspective of the world. He shares...

We go over the life of my grandmas childhood until going into present day.

Korean American Christian girl from Orange County grows up and finds herself working in Skid Row

This interview touches on some great memories in the life of my dad, Jack. I wanted to interview him because I never knew a lot about his younger days, and I am really glad that I did. I got to...

I (Audrey) interviewed my grandma who I look up to and am really close to. I asked her questions about her life, and questions about what she wants for the future and for her grandchildren.

Mother, Lisa D'Ambrosio (55), and Daughter, Dominique Troy (31), speak about faith and family.

One Small Step conversation partners Randy White (65) and Ryan Jacobsen (42) talk about the importance of community engagement and their commitment to both urban and rural Fresno.

In this interview I learn about my grandmother's childhood and how different things were back then.