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Ayushi Mukund interviews her grandmother Jayalakshmi Appannappa. Jayalakshmi talks about her childhood, raising children, and the inspiration behind the names of her children. She also discusses the advice she would give her younger self, whether she would change anything about...

Cole Johnston (26) and his "bestie" Owen MacDonnell (25) talk about the origins of their friendship at Cornell University, their participation in the Intergroup Dialogue Project, and how their similar communication styles have made their friendship so strong.

Cheryl Stevens (54) and One Small Step partner Jo Watson [no age given] discuss their experience with racial discrimination, political actions, and family genealogy.

Sally [No Name Given] [no age given] talks with conversation partner Jennifer Frederic (40) about being adopted and struggling at various times in her life to feel as if she fitted in.

Laurie Lea (73) recounts her life story of how she became the Resident Artist of the YWCA Brooklyn to her colleague and a YWCA staff member, Rolanda Telesford (48).

One Small Step conversation partners, Larry Hahn (81) and Wayne Haines [no age given], talk about their experiences growing up on farms in the Midwest, growing up in Republican households, and their unease the modern Republican Party.

Kiplyn Primus (62) talks with her friend Wonya Lucas (62) about their shared experiences growing up together.

Diane "Dee" Kurtz (90) talks with her friends Jackie Berkelhamer (77) and Deborah Payne (73) about her childhood, her family, the places she has lived, and other life experiences.

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....

Nicholas Welsh (33) speaks with his father, Timothy Welsh (75), about growing up in Chicago and moving to Atlanta.

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.

Christopher "Chris" Conkell (33) speaks with father, William "Bill" Conkell (74), about his life as a Secret Service agent and health challenges.

Sartura Smith (62) talks with her friend LaTamarah "Tammi" Stackhouse (48) about growing up in Tampa, Florida during segregation. She describes Central Avenue, a historic district for black owned businesses, her parents being restaurant owners there, family dinner traditions and...

Cathy Bradshaw, 62, interviews her friend and former coalition partner John Juricek, 72, about their fight to keep a road from destroying historic communities in downtown Atlanta.

Sebastian Chavez (24) talks to his grandmother Carmen Alean [no age given] about their Peruvian heritage, their memories of food and cooking, and their involvement in the Queens Night Market community.

One Small Step conversation partners Deb Stack (59) and Jim Ward (62) talk about religious and political backgrounds, the AIDS crisis and LGBT rights.

Sisters Mary Rechner (55) and Jessica Rechner (53) discuss how migration or staying home has influenced their respective lives. They also discuss their artistic careers, starting families and potential regrets.

Sunny Wong (40) and Justin (32) discuss their backgrounds, families, jobs, and living situations. Sunny recently moved from Hong Kong to New York, where he works in archives, while Justin lives in Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and foster dogs.

Tarik Mahdi (36) and friend Yusuf Al-Rahman (41) exchange stories about the micro-aggressions they dealt with as Black Muslim men and experiences where they challenged the ignorance around them.

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.

Michael Schilling (56) shares a conversation with his mother, Civita Schilling (83), about Civita’s childhood in Utica, New York, her grandfather’s bakery, her experience in high school, and her passion for singing.

Kiplyn Primus (61) talks with her colleague Charles Kelley (75) about his work, schooling, and involvement in the Atlanta Business League.

Corinthians Walker (43) interviews her mother, Leola Walker (78), about her grandmother Annie who ran a rooming house on Auburn Avenue next to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta's historic King District during the Civil Rights Movement and lived to be...

Kiplyn Primus (60) speaks with Leona Barr-Davenport (64) about her life and career. Leona talks about being born in South Carolina and her success in business as a leader.

One Small Step partners Kanmani Arcot (21) and Robert "Bob" Welch (74) share a conversation about their upbringings, their political values, and the value of education.