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Stuart chats to Makayla about Calgarian drivers, the positive impact of her mom, her recent move to Canada from the US, and the church.

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

One Small Step conversation partners Sarah Valentine (42) and Marcel Woodruff (40) talk about their families, faith journeys, and hopes for Fresno as a place of thriving.

Saoirse and I explore concepts behind spiritual beliefs, personal stories and spiritual evolution, being a part of a greater whole, and existential moments with nature. Conducted inside an Anthropology/Archaeology Professor's office with a syphilitic skeleton (for context at the end...

One Small Step conversation partners George Ozburn (46) and Conor Miles (34) talk about growing up in Fresno, their families, and their political views.

Paul Serrano, Jr. (31) interviews his parents Paul Serrano, Sr. [no age given] and Sara Clark Serrano [no age given] about their upbringings, their business at the Grand Central Market, and their aspirations.

This interview discusses the American Dream with my aunt. We go into depth about the culture and politics related to this Dream.

[Recorded: Thursday, April 27, 2023] Yasir (22) and Evelyn (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Yasir is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying biology on a pre-med track. Evelyn is also an undergraduate...

Alaysia Jackson talks with Faith Fabian about her upbringing and relationship with religion and how it has shaped her identity Alaysia Jackson: 2023-09-21 21:23:21

Here, I talk to my mom and dad about their experiences with their experience as Taiwanese immigrants, and how faith has woven itself into this experience. We touch on the similarities of Christian and Chinese values, as well as how...

Laurent Sanchez (34) talks to her husband, James Barnes (32), about their first year of marriage, meeting family in Colombia, and future family plans.

Today, I talked to Mia Fox (18) about her experiences being a gay person of color who attended a private school for the majority of her life. This interview mentions racism, homophobia, and religious trauma.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

Friends Wes Condray-Wright (34) and Chip Chandler (47) discuss how they met, the arts and the arts scene in Amarillo.

My conversation with Mitch Clark about growing up in Peoria, IL, and his decision to move to Chicago. The interview also includes inspirational figures in Mitch's life and his sporting/gaming experiences.

Meeting for the first time online to participate in StoryCorps' One Small Step Initiative, Anna Beth Clark (32) and Stephen Vekovius (50) find common ground talking about being triathletes from Shreveport, Louisiana.

Aggie Ebrahimi Bazaz (39) talks with her mother, Pouran Khavar (67), about her childhood in Tehran, Iran, and how everything changed.

Spouses Moses Mukengezi (30) and Kathleen Mukengezi (31) share their love story, and discuss how coming from different cultures enriches their relationship.

Joanne Lin: 2021-04-28 19:33:19

[Recorded: Monday, January 16, 2023] Riley (21) and Tom (57) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Riley is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying psychology and American Studies. Tom is a recovering neurologist...

Lydia Mbiyu (34) shares with her sister and friend, Victoria Johnson (25), some of her childhood experiences and memories of cooking and food. Lydia also discusses how influential her mom and grandmother are to her.

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024] UVA students Shannon Dinkler (21) from Virginia Beach, VA and Eliza Sanusi (22) from Charlottesville, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course, Lead from Anywhere. Shannon and Eliza discussed their...

Tim Havis (33) and his father David Havis (70) talk about when Tim came out as gay, reflecting on growth and openness in their family.

Business partners Bryan Chunton [no age given] and Pei Shan Wei [no age given] talk about their path to opening their Isan restaurant on Little Thailand Way in Queens, New York. They talk about the lessons they learned from their...