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Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

Friends and colleagues John Hutchinson (58) and Kate Wofford (45) share a conversation on their careers as conservationists, the milestones they've achieved, and the work that's up ahead.

William "Bill" Foege (85) tells his grandson Max Morell-Foege (23) about his career at the CDC.

Donna Lieberman (67) speaks to her daughter Liana Stampur (30) about her career as Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU). Growing up during the McCarthy Era, Donna describes how her parents influenced her. Donna talks about the...

One Small Step conversation partners Dennis Pierce (81) and Moni Grushkin (59) explore their political views on a range of issues, and find common ground on values, in spite of political differences

One Small Step conversation partners Robert "Bob" Adler (70) and Sara Kelemen (29) talk about nondelusional optimism, listening, Jewish heritage, family, community, and anarchism.

Friends RosaMaría Henry (73) and Patricia "Patty" Gibson (70) reflect on their Latin roots and remember meeting through work. They talk about their friendship, moments when they have supported each other, and their shared sense of civic duty to create...

One Small Step conversation partners Jackie Folsom (71) and Jeff Forward (68) talk about their upbringing in Ohio and subsequent moves to Vermont, along with their views on farming & agriculture, immigration and renewable energy.

Melody Porter (49) and Arvind Patel (73) take an hour to discuss immigration, gun violence, their state of Virginia, and the nuances of American individualism.

One Small Step partners Cora Kessler (29) and Elizabeth "Lisa" de Wolff (57) talk about identity, fear, and the impact of social media on the country's political divide. They reflect on their political upbringings and on how they choose to...

One Small Step partners Jolee Kennedy (65) and Arlene Levit (70) discuss their upbringing, their work as nurses, and their concerns over younger generations and climate change.

Charles "Chuck" Irestone (52) talks with his friend Georges de Giorgio (91) about his most memorable sailing adventures, the Antarctic expedition he completed, and the famous friends he's made.

Johnny Miller (39) talks with friend and colleague Kotchakorn Voraakhom [no age given] about their work in highlighting and addressing inequities.

Kat Zigmont (35) talks with Alex Ghenis (27) about their work at World Institute on Disability and about why they are passionate about creating greater equity for people living with disabilities.

One Small Step Partners Chris Helton (51) and Tom Rinkoski (71) have a conversation that analyzes electric as a power source and urban vs. city life.

One Small Step partners Dorothy Barnett (58) and Bruce Keplinger (70) discuss their small town upbringings, political beliefs, and concerns about the future of our country.

Elinor (74) tells her song Eric (47) about growing up, about her environmental activism, and about being a mother.

One Small Step partners Katie Kulp (25) and Michael Meketa (25) talk about their spiritual and political beliefs, and how they both long for a greater sense of community in our country. They also talk about feeling somewhat out of...

One Small Step partners, Lawrence Moon (63) and Stephanie Massey (67), take an hour to discuss a wide range of topics including: climate change, gun control, and the 2016 election.

One Small Step conversation partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Kay (82) and John Viars (46) have a conversation about adoption, COVID-19, and climate change.

One Small Step Conversation partners Marcia Oates (68) and Ann Marie Mershon (73) talk about their careers as school teachers and what they learned, the progress or lack there of on women's rights in their lifetime, abortion, and women's athletics.

Michael (31) talks with Charla (30) about her recently published memoir, poverty, and radical honesty.

Brad Haynes (51) and his One Small Step partner Jon Hill (74) talk about their shared background in farming and agriculture, the importance of spreading awareness about farming, and about educational opportunities for rural youth.

Joshua Sheridan Fouts (47) talks with Tara DePorte (34) about curiosity, his science and anthropology background, and how he came to work for Bioneers. Joshua describes his father's research and being raised with five chimpanzees, some people who have inspired...

Tassia Tkatschenko (39) and her mother, Nancy Dunne Byington (66), share a conversation about their family, the communities they have lived in, and their careers in naturopathic medicine and psychiatric nursing. They also discuss how capitalism is impacting the environment...