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Lee Stienbarger (a.k.a. "Mr. S.") and Alison talk about the history of Richmond's competitive jump rope team- the Indiana Thump Jumpers, and how he functioned as a coach and trailblazer in a sport that was unknown to much of the...

One Small Step conversation partners Matthew Goff (35) and Mary "Elizabeth" Ortuno (43) discuss the potential of Richmond, the difficulty of modern parenting, and the importance of traveling.

Katherine Chon interviews her colleague, Rosie Gomez, about their work together in the federal government when new laws required changes in how the child welfare system needed to respond to human trafficking. Rosie reflects on her early influences growing up...

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

Life partners Gabriela Cadena [no age given] and Donaciano Cantu (48) discuss their relationship and the travels they have taken together. They also discuss their plans for the future, including getting married in 2023.

My older sister by a year shares her story of her most recent travel in the summer of 2022.

Father and son interview, Father’s Day 2018

The following interview was conducted by Megan McGinley. She interviewed her father Brendan McGinley on December 6, 2017 in their home living room in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Megan is a 16-year-old girl and a junior student at Mother McAuley High...

I interviewed my grandpa in light of turning 80 about some of his history. He talks about his time in the military, his travels, and meeting my grandmother. (Note: There are discussions of race and racial tensions in 1965.)

Fabiola Bair (31) talks with primo-hermano Joseph Hernandez (28) about family origins, structure, traditions, social networks, accomplishments and life in general. Trail-blazers at heart and descendientes de familia Oaxaqueña, Fabiola and Joseph share their experiences growing up as 1st Generation,...

Rogelio, a Richmond community member, talks with Alison about his early struggles, those who helped him succeed in school, and his passion for working hard to accomplish his goals.

An interview with a man that has been everywhere and impacted many

Questions about my grandma's life, from childhood to adulthood.

One Small Step conversation partners Tim Wheeler (68) and Joseph "Joey" Ernst (40) explore common experiences growing up in small Midwestern towns and talk about their differing views on environmentalism and climate change.

Antoine moved to America from Mexico as a child, and today we talked about what that change was like.

Friends Colin Waters (55) and Seph Itz [no age given] share a conversation about community and the arts in Marfa, Texas, and elsewhere in the world. They also reflect on the affordability of the area and how to create a...

Ashton Ross interviews his father Kevin Ross about his life, values, and family history. And they discuss the regional history of California, Arizona, and Mexico, and what it’s like to live on the border of two unique cultures.

Susan Kelley (57) sits down with her mother, Grace Kelley (89), to talk about her experience immigrating to the United States from Palestine, to discuss her passions for nursing and music, and to remember members of their family who have...

José Luis and Alison discuss the things he loves about Richmond while also acknowledging the challenges of making a life in a new country. The two also talk about his love of learning, travel, and his future education plans!

Trish talks about her life growing up in Canyon Rim, her family and her love of travel.

Michelle Bear is a project manager at an architecture firm in Saint Louis. She also works out of offices in Chicago and Toronto and has spent much of her career traveling to places like Pakistan, Mexico, Italy, France, and many...

Alison and Darlene talk about her childhood, marriage, family, and her retirement years after her husband's sudden passing. Darlene has traveled to 70 countries and all seven continents, many while giving back through charity work.