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Bernice Baker interviews her friend Gloria Harris about her siblings, climbing trees and jumping trains in Petersburg, VA, and moving to California with her infant son.

Tallulah (16) talked to her grandfather, Vic (84), about his life and the differences compared to today with commentary from her older brother, John (19).

One Small Step partners Jerry Thurston (60) and Duvi Matsumara (52) have a conversation about teaching at neighboring community colleges, having a balance between work and good relationships in life, and supporting the idea of taking chances to their younger...

My name is Brittany Russell and I am 36 years old and my mom, Josie Russell, who is 59 years old will be talking about life, loss, family, and relationships. The location of this interview is Orange County, California and...

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...

One Small Step partners Larry Shaw (74) and Holley Hughes (32) discuss their religious upbringings, what led to both of them leaving the Democratic party and what the role of the government is.

Spouses Christopher "Chris" Preston (43) and Angela Preston (42) share remembrances of how they came together.

Siblings Lora Holt (57) and Tony Duenez (53) interview their mother, Dolores Duenez (80), about her years growing up in El Paso, her time in California juggling college and motherhood, and the influence of creativity and the arts in their...

Rachel Schmidt (41) sits down with her father, Fred Jones (79), to ask him about his young adult years. Fred shares stories from his time studying at the Georgia Institute of Technology and from his time serving in the U.S....

One Small Step Partners, Kendra Devejian (46) and Elliot Balch (42), discuss their current positions as they relate to the community of downtown Fresno, their families, and where community hardship intersects with business.

Chelsea Sheets (30) interviews her grandparents, Marcel Joseph (77) and Evelyn Joseph (73), about their life before they were called to ministry. Marcel and Evelyn reflect on their journey of faith and talk about raising children and being traveling ministers.

One Small Step conversation partners Tammey Shimon (66) and Lara "Denise" Meirowsky (55) enjoy each other's company and discuss their families, their careers, teaching, love of both Texas and Kansas and how their faith guides them.

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Friends and classmates Bronte Sorotsky (22) and Eddie Huijon (24) discuss the pros and cons of living in San Francisco as a college student.

Hannya Kandil (16) talks with her brother, Ahmad Kandil (14) about the several months of quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ben Ellingson (84) humbly discusses his journey with his grandson, Caden Nestler (18) from struggling to stay afloat to becoming an orthodontist.

One Small Step partners Tim Tapscott (57) and Jenny Thomas (45) have a conversation about abortion, immigration, and the upcoming election.

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

Andy Singer [no age given] shares with new friend Hazel Diaz (36) memories and reflections from his 33 years of military service as a naval officer.

Brenda Barwick [no age given] and One Small Step partner Mimi Turner (36) discuss Oklahoma City changes and progress, influential people in their lives, and their political leanings.

In this interview, conducted in Chicago, Illinois, Mary Nazzaro (14) interviews her grandpa, Michael Layton about his childhood in my home away from home, California. My grandpa shares stories involving his children and about his past work experiences.

Eduardo Cua Jr (49) discusses the misconceptions and ideas of Hawaii from the perspective of someone who lived on both the U.S. Mainland as well as in Hawaii.

Leann Hengel (45) shares a conversation with her friend, Ruth Greenwood (84), about childhood, marriage, family, and faith.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

One Small Step partners Esther Harbert (61) and Morton Glickman (86) discuss their experiences in medicine, the changes in their fields since medical school, and what it's like to go to political protests.