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Georgia Dunning (19) interviews her mother, Jennifer Dunning (42), about moving from Maine to Florida. They remember Jennifer's father, whom Georgia called Grampy. Mother and daughter reflect on family dynamics and what it's like for Georgia to grow up in...

This conversation consisted of understanding what to do when we head into college or thinking back on life.

[Recorded: Thursday, October 19, 2023] Lori Mohr Pederson (63) and Stephen Betts (35) have a One Small Step conversation at the VPM office in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their conversation was recorded during Democracy360, the Karsh Institute of Democracy’s three-day biennial conference....

[Recorded Monday, February 26, 2024] UVA students Lauren Vaillancourt (19) from Yorktown, VA, and Anika Wadehra (19) from Loudoun County, VA, recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Democracy and Public Service." Both students grew up...

Sue Espey Ellis (55) talks with her father, John Espey (83), about growing up in Clearwater, Florida, attending the same college of Florida State University, Chicago, segregation and desegregation of the north and south.

Asking my mom questions to understand more

UVA students, Kendal Johnson (21) from Hampton, Virginia, and Maeron Kebede (21) from Mclean, Virginia recorded a One Small Step Conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere.' They explored our experiences discovering politics and refining our political beliefs...

Significant others Luke Young (42) and Keri Matherne (32) talk about their journeys with addiction and recovery, and how their shared history has impacted their relationship for the better. Note: This interview has mentions of addiction.

UVA students Kyla Guillaume (22) from Atlanta, Georgia and Isabelle Klein (21) from Chappaqua, New York, recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere'. During the conversation, they explored themes such as political beliefs,...

Living through a traumatic experience and living through dark secret but being able to succeed while suffering inside

One Small Step conversation partners Carly Summers (34) and Toni Eddings (51) have a conversation about their experiences with mental health and addictions, their love for their pet dogs, and the importance of understanding people's needs and listening to one...

Ralph grew up in Philadelphia. He describes his family's values of kindness, growing up with a mother who was bi-polar, and his constant desire for community. He speaks on his identity, age, and speaking one's mind. He moved to San...

David Riihimaki (49) shares a conversation with his father, Arthur Riihimaki (77), about their family, Arthur’s time in the Vietnam War, his cancer diagnosis and raising money for cancer research, and about the things that are important to them in...

Partners Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez (31) and Nathaniel McLeroy (33) discuss their relationship, the similarities of their upbringings, the limitations of language, and how their pasts have shaped their experiences of the present.

In this interview I began to unravel information that I was able to compare how things are different from now, I learned past decisions and Their reasons behind them.

We talked about her childhood and the struggles that she faced growing up. As well as where her life has taken her now. We talked about the people and events that have influenced her life as well as the harder...

Life love and understanding.

One Small Step partners Nicholas Palisch (43) and Stephen Burdett (62) talk about their political views, major life moments, and their careers.

This is a look in who Ed Jackson is and what made him the great man he is. He is an inspiration to me and I hope you all of you as well.

Amber Secundino (26) and her mother Maria Aguilar (46) talk about their involvement with the Fresno EOC as a framework for expanding upon their similarities regarding why they love helping others in their work and beyond. They also talk about...

I listened to my sister talk about how she was able to cope after a house fire.

Interviewing my Mom

Jordan Paulson and her dad talk about growing up in a small town, family and hard experiences in life.

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students Brenna McNair (22) from Annapolis, Virginia and Bob Bailey (22) from Richmond, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead from Anywhere'. They discussed their political affiliations, how...

We discussed our differences on whether we are pro-choice or pro-life. Upon discussing, we found a common ground and realized that life isn’t just black and white and it’s also a lesson.