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Distance makes the heart grow fonder. On April 27th 2021, Desiree Marcil in Yorba Linda, California interviews mother, Maureen Martinson, in Brea, California. Maureen Martinson reflects on her life with a hospitalized parent, a liberal daughter, and the effects of...

Robert Kovacs (38) tells Facilitator Katie Brook (26) about his life as an ethnic Hungarian and having grown up in the US with strong cultural ties to Hungary and Romania.

Bob & Roberta share stories of their marriage and parenting.

Lois Spearing (89) talks with her granddaughter, Lindsay Pope (36) about her life from childhood to adult.

Some Seniors ’72 had the good fortune of being taught English by Joanne Simmons Smith in our 9th grade year at Albany Jr. High School. In her first year of teaching, we knew her as Mrs. Stripling, and she was...

One Small Step conversation partners John Kirk (57) and Lou Donkle (70) workers, unions, personal responsibility and systemic injustice.

Victor Romero (54) interviews his father, Rosendo Romero (82) about identity, growing up during the Depression, Rosendo’s wife and family stories and anecdotes.

Spouses Mary "Kathleen" Shafer (41) and David Branch (43) talk about their move from Virginia to Marfa, life in West Texas, and memories that stand out from when they first met.

One Small Step conversation partners Luke Catlin (49) and Jaclyn McAnarney (35) talk about fearing what we don't know, the wisdom of being uncertain, patriarchy, being a true patriot, and "following the money."

Genia Peterson of the legendary Smoky Mountain Diner in Hot Springs, North Carolina, interviewed by Wendy Stancil in October 2023. This interview took place initially as a special blog post for the Hot Springs Tourism Association website, HotSpringsNC.org. We are...

Clara “Lola” McFarland, 74, was interviewed by her niece-in-law, Beth DeCarbo, 43. The talked about the origin of Clara’s nickname, Lola. Primarily they talked about Clara’s family from the time she was born to the present.

Robert (aka Bob, 49) and daughter Esther (aka S., 14) talk about sexuality, death, and their fears.

Sisters Rachel Pettis (33) and Hannah Gibson (45) sit down for a conversation about their family and the different experiences they had growing up as siblings born eleven years apart.

One Small Step Partners Brenda Quiroz (32) and Bonnie Keller (66) reflect on the importance of uplifting others, share stories from their childhood, and talk about what influenced them to get into their line of work.

One Small Step conversation partners Niki Gedroic (58) and Lydia Gibb (64) have a conversation about Women's Rights, social media, and the Electoral College.

High school art teacher, Shane Beyer talks about life.

Friends Chelesa Presley (45) and Willie Gilmore [no age given] share a conversation about growing up in Mississippi, how they first met, and about the importance of friendship.

Woman interviews her mother about her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Arlana Reaves (30) and Randi Brasfield (33) discuss their upbringing in more conservative areas, and both share their stories of learning more about themselves.

Best friends Aishwarya Warrier (31) and Divya Malyala (29), who immigrated from India, are celebrating Aishwarya's 10th year as a resident of the US. They look back on their journey of new experiences and look forward to new adventures.

Kenney Tran is a Vietnamese American RPCV who served in Colombia, telling stories of exploring his past, learning from history, and analyzing the political movements of today in order to sculpt a better world through policy and legislation. Kenney currently...

Sydney Walsh explains to me her childhood and what it was like growing up in a small town. She includes information about her life in college and aspiring career to become a dentist. She also has stories to share about...

Susan, 35, interviews her mother Caroline, 64, about growing up in Oakland’s Chinatown, her work as a principal, and her family.

Acquaintances and One Small Step conversation partners Susan Caldwell (64) and Troy Jones (39) talk about parents, traveling and mixed denominations in family backgrounds, as well as not putting people into "cookie cutter" political categories.

Kelli Fox, 42, interviews her colleague Steven Forrest, 60, about his occupation as an astrologer.