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A woman interviews her husband about growing up in rural Georgia and moving to Detroit where he joined a band. He then interviews her about her childhood in Brooklyn, and the blending of their two families.

interview of Prof. John Liffiton of Scottsdale Community College

Pamela Sparkman (43) is interviewed by Robin Sparkman (44) about her children Brett and Savannah, her life and career path, her mother's inspiration and sense of adventure, advice and hopes for her family's future.

Yolieny (44 años), nos narra su travesía migratoria desde la partida de su tierra natal Republica Dominicana, La entrevista con Yolieny, una inmigrante profesional que llega a Puerto Rico territorio de los Estados Unidos, revela sus desafíos al intentar ejercer...

Friends and nursing colleagues Joanne (74) and Anne (71) discuss Joanne’s experience as a mid-life Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, which led to a far-reaching career as a nurse consultant working with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, USAID, and Ministries...

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Allie asks Rosa about her experience immigrating from Dominican Republic to America. She touches upon her endeavors to success arriving here and her obstacles having to grow up so fast.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023] Mark (67) and Luke (33) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mark opened Charlottesville's hallmark running store, Ragged Mountain Running and coaches running for the community. Luke served in the Peace Corps...

One Small Step conversation partners Faith Machuca (23) and Adrian Paul [no age given] discuss their major influences, careers, life in Reno, social issues, politics, and religion.

Deborah "Debbie" Manget (62) talks to her husband, Tom Manget (62) about her Peace Corps service in St. Lucia.

Elizabeth Lazar (35) talks with her colleague Lindsay Giovannitti (30) about their Peace Corps experience.

One Small Step partners Harris Mills (76) and Barb Bernardy Rose (68) talk about social justice, their political views, and what they enjoy about living in Cook County, Minnesota.

One Small Step partners Anne Nowrouz (73) and Nathaniel "Nat" Cross (55) have a conversation about their connections to the Peace Corps, the need for political parties to work together, and being open to optimism for the future.

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.

Janet Adams looks back on her time in the Peace Corps teaching kids in South America. She also talks about meeting her husband.

At the opening of "The Gift of Dolls" at the Rochester Museum & Science Center on Sept. 30, 2017, visitors reflected on citizen diplomacy in their lives. In this interview, cousins Nancy and Mike discuss the family influences that led...

Partners Sanford "Sandy" Sherizen (80) and Bonnie Rosenberg (77) share a conversation with their new friend, Eunice Cho (32). They reflect on their work, the things that bring them joy, and the future.

One Small Step Conversation partners Dina Wood (66) and Bailey Shepard (34) discuss experiences in college, major influences in their life, personal values, and political points view.

My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...

One Small Step conversation partners Hannah Minkler (31) and Nathaniel "Nate" Winkler (38) discus how their politics have been affected by the way they were raised, and the complexity of issues.

Sara Bradley Carta (37) talks to her husband Richard Carta (36) about how and why she became a nurse. Discusses a connection to her family and international travel.

One Small Step partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Ellis (79) and Harris Mills (77) have a conversation about their experiences surrounding the Vietnam War, environmental conservation, and the importance of having compassion for people's deep hardships and traumas.

Madeline Kellner (67) and Clinton "Clint" Kellner (67) share about their Peace Corps service in Guatemala and Peru and their evacuation from Peru because of COVID-19.

Husband and wife Aaron Williams (75) and Rosa Williams (80) speak about their life together and reflect on their most treasured moments and relationships.

Melisa Tien (34) interviews Krystina Nguyen (25) about her time in the Peace Corps; they discuss service and the importance of family and friends.