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Roberta Zadow (70) talks to her daughter Kira Greer (32) about growing up with Polio and her time in the Haight Ashbury during the 1960’s.

Henry Ortega, 87, interviewed by his friend and fellow Mariachi group member, Sheli Cryderman, 38. Henry talks about developing an early love of music growing up in Oakland, his many memories as director of Mariachi Ortega, and sings some favorite...

Theresa Laffey (59) and her brother-in-law Keith Kondrich (47) remember Theresa’s mother Alice Laffey, who passed away from cancer two years ago. The two talk about Alice’s incredible strength, her warmth, her infections smile, and the lessons she taught her...

Brenda Butt Davidson (69) interviewed friend Barbara Ann Sullivan Brooks (92) about childhood memories, her career, a trip to Europe in 1995, and the Fresh Air Fund.

Vice Chancellors Eric Kopstain (52) and Steven "Steve" Ertel (44) discuss how COVID-19 impacted the Vanderbilt community and the university's decision to offer in-person learning during the 2020 school year.

Betty Jane Moczygemba, Mary Inselmann, and Mary Jane Verette remember Genevieve Isaacs, Betty and Mary’s mother and Mary Jane’s grandmother.

102 year old woman recalls her youth and life residing the entire time within a one block radius on West Hill in the Sharon/Hermitage Area. Highlights include prohibition, travel and family life.

One Small Step partners Ken Hoeppner (79) and Karina Ckless (53) talk about their political values, who influenced their viewpoints, and their transition to living in rural Vermont.

Friend interviews Charley about being the piano player at a favorite hangout in Flagstaff, and about his childhood growing up in a town near the Navajo reservation, called Ganado, in Arizona.

Brothers Tom Keegan (74) and John Keegan (76) talk about John's experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in the 1960's and Tom's experiences in college.

Luke Collins (18) talks with his grandfather, Ricardo Dumapit (81) about his childhood in the Philippines. He also talks about transitioning into America and his children and life goals for them.

Karen DeShazer (53) interviews her friend, Lewis Turner (78) about his ties to the Mohave Valley area. Lewis remembers the first time he visited Arizona and talks about his work developing agricultural land.

One Small Step conversation partners Hydg Hardin (73) and Michael "Mike" Grow (76) discuss their lives and beliefs, as well formative experiences in college, travels, childhood moves, and impactful experiences shared with their grandparents.

My niece, Kendall, took a half hour out of her busy #StayHome schedule to tell me about 2020 from a kid's perspective. We talk COVID-19, distance learning, and keeping body, mind, and feelings healthy.

Miles Gerstein (73) and his wife Susan Davis (71) discuss their membership in Central Synagogue, their life together, their childhood memories of Judaism and some of their life lessons.

George II interviews his father George I about his life, military service, happiness, beliefs, struggles.

Pat Quinn (63) interviews her friend, Camille Warzecha (67) about her family and how she came to live in Little Falls, MN. Camille talks about her ancestry and retells the stories of how her grandparents came to the United States.

Man interviews his wife about her childhood and parents. Father was involved in major illegal business and one day disappears.

Brandon Sharp (18) and his social worker Tim Rollins [no age given] reflect on Brandon's experience in the foster care system.

John tells his wife, Amy, about growing up with a stutter.

[Recorded Thursday, February 9th, 2023] Cheryl (50) and Emily (62) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Cheryl, originally from Culpeper, Virginia and now residing in Fluvanna County, works in clinical research coordination at UVA after working at...

[Recorded: Wednesday, January 18, 2023] Jim (72) and Cathy (67) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim discusses fox-hunting, his experience losing his wife, and his reasons for identifying as an Independent. Cathy talks...

Jill Shah (18) speaks with her older sister (25) about her childhood and young adult experience as a first-generation Indian-American woman. Zina discusses her experience with growing up in a large family, the standards that she had to live up...

Maureen Brown (16) interviews her Grandmother, Carmelita Mayes, about her Great Grandmother, Frances, and her life. Frances passed away before Maureen was born, so she never met her. Through this interview, Maureen could finally get to know her.

Sara, 28, interviews her boyfriend, Alex, 30, about growing up on Chicago’s South Side.