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Examining different aspects of successful aging including ‘secrets to aging well’.

Catherine Shirey (47) shares a conversation with her mother, Rachel Brown (74), about kindness, acceptance, and radical grace.

One Small Step partners Charles "Charlie" Dyson (80) and Dennis Green (64) discuss their faith, their and judgement and acceptance of people in society and church, and how we can try to heal from the division.

Kim Mosby (60) interviews her program participant Izahanae Douglas (39) about parenthood, dreams for their children, the impact the Jumpstart program has had on Izahanae’s life, overcoming adversity and the importance of family

I asked her who her biggest influences were growing up, what led her to become an elementary teacher, what she is most proud of besides her children, and what she wants to accomplish with the rest of her life.

Very pleasant, always nice to make me think about what I love about Laguna Beach. Laguna is and has always been inclusive.

Jeanne Kimberl (55) interviews her friend and mentee Austin Travis (24) about the goals he hopes to accomplish, the challenges he has overcome, and the life lessons he has learned along the way.

Taking with my grandparents about values family and love.

Talked about my moms childhood and relationship stuff

Friends Cecilia Airaldi (56) and Luisa "Ellie" Scioli (73) reflect on their friendship and time living in the YWCA Brooklyn. They discuss their stories that brought them there, their families, gender roles, and being survivors.

Hear Karen Marie Smith (74) of Ridgefield, CT share how a commitment to positive growth, faith, love and a choice to see life with a sense of humor can move us forward through life's challenges and pain. Hear how life...

Ruth Newell Donohue (wine & spirits distributor in CT) shares stories with Linda Hinton (wine supplier in central US) about finding her groove in the competitive wine business.

One Small Step conversation partners Cale Green (31) and Mathew Mulhelm (39) discuss influential moments in their lives, their political values, and pressing issues in Alaska.

I asked my mom some questions about her childhood and learned some things that I never knew. She had some rough times as a child. As I live with her today I can see how much she’s grown since she...

Friends Joelle DeHerrera (43) and Alicia Taylor (43) share a conversation about how their personal teen pregnancy experiences led them to be the friends and people they are today. They also talk about shame, acceptance, and past challenges as mothers.

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

Genie Hargrove (55) talks with her friends Doug Keith (43) and Joe Windish (56) about her journey to becoming a Baptist minister and reconciling that with her identity as a lesbian and a woman.

Marjorie Bair (83) is interviewed by her friend Vidya Frazier (76) about life and spirituality.

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...

The interrelationship of being a mother, being a teacher, and being a woman of faith throughout Kathie's life.

His story tells of a life experience that changed his view of the world.

Marina Rodriguez: 2022-10-25 06:59:05

My daughter recently became my son. This interview was a fun way to get to know my new son.

Hortencia "Bonita" Esreal (63) speaks with their husband Walter "Craig" Esrael (65) on Bonita's childhood, their educational and professional journeys, and the story of how they met and started a family together.

Mamta Nagaraja started her career as an engineer but has adroitly transitioned into a position in science communications at NASA, where she strives to craft science into stories that will inspire others. Listen to Dr. Nagaraja discuss her path to...