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Jerry Albrent (72) interviews his friend Matthew Haynes [no age given], the owner and founder of Club Q, where a mass shooting took place on November 19, 2022. Matthew reflects on how his life journey led him to open a...

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Watkins (56) and Phil Johnston (45) discuss their backgrounds, their roles as parents, the nuances of social issues, and their shared experience working with children.

Conversation partners Jaxson Brown (21) and Shira Smillie (26) discuss Jaxson’s journey coming out as transgender, navigating trauma, and being himself. Jaxson also talks about the queer community in Colorado Springs and about advocating for change.

Colleagues Stella Hodgkins (48), Theophilus Gregory (69), and William “Bill” J. Hybl [no age given] come together to discuss their impact-focused work at the El Pomar Foundation, particularly their dedication to convening and empowering communities of color.

Judy Elliott talks with Hilary Woodworth about the important role that urban gardens play in the community.

Natalie Johnson (47) interviews her friend Mark Wong (55) about his work as a potter and his involvement in the local art community.

Friends, hermanas, and colleagues Naomi Lopez (46) and Jacqueline “Jax” Armendariz Unzueta (36) talk about the work they do in their community of Colorado Springs, particularly as founding members of the Latina Equity Foundation. The two also reflect on their...

Friends Ash [No Name Given] (23) and David [No Name Given] (33) discuss David being a survivor of the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Friends Kathryn Eastburn [no age given] and Tom Shepard (54) share a conversation about the ever-evolving values in Colorado Springs and reflect on how they have navigated conservative and anti-gay attitudes in the area. They also talk about the fierce...

Partners Marissa Furman (41) and Julianą Massaro (40) talk about how they met, their relationship, and Marissa’s cancer diagnosis.