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Mason Skeeters (19) talks with his grandmother, Charlotte Chaney, about her childhood, career, and family.

Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Michael Hunter (12), with his sister-in-law Kayla Dias (28).

Friends Wes Condray-Wright (34) and Chip Chandler (47) discuss how they met, the arts and the arts scene in Amarillo.

Colleagues Kristine Olsen (39) and Dara Schmidt (41) talk about their work at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, what their experiences of the library were like as young people, and the fulfillment they feel in their work as librarians.

One Small Step conversation partners Racquel Thiesen (51) and Shaun-Michael Morse (57) discuss their careers, their influences, and their views on politics.

Pauline Johnson (68) interviews her friend, Rasheeda Ali (74), about Rasheeda’s childhood in Columbus, Georgia, her love of the piano, and her time in New York City. Rasheeda also talks about working in legal services, her career in radio, her...

Tassia Tkatschenko (39) and her mother, Nancy Dunne Byington (66), share a conversation about their family, the communities they have lived in, and their careers in naturopathic medicine and psychiatric nursing. They also discuss how capitalism is impacting the environment...

Jolene Hood Ashcraft (42) reminisces with her colleague and friend Rodrigo Malta (44) on their shared history at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.

Kimberly worked as a pediatric nurse during the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, subsequently receiving an award as "a nursing hero of our time." She worked tirelessly to get PPE and scale up operations.

In this recording, Ted talks to Allie about meeting his wife, abortion, and sexuality.

Ted discusses his career in theater, resiliency, and the topic of child abuse

John McGown (73) talks with friend Kathleen Hotham (72) about his life, his career, his children, and his wife Mary. John also shared a celebration of Mary's life that can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt63nT19_hgnbyMGi4xgHLDchyPR3Bfrl. This link worked at the time...

One Small Step conversation partners Lori Burress (48) and Stephanie Sharp (47) discuss their upbringings and their political views. They share about how they have experienced things like living in Kansas and its political landscape, being parents to teenagers, and...

Jeanne Kimberl (55) interviews her friend and mentee Austin Travis (24) about the goals he hopes to accomplish, the challenges he has overcome, and the life lessons he has learned along the way.

One Small Step partners Kevin [No Name Given] (59) and Adilene “Addy” [No Name Given] (31) talk about the experiences and identities that shaped their relationships, world-views, and career paths.

Spanish interview featuring La Creme CEO Patricia Pinto and Dr. Jose Wiley speaking about the important myths and realities of the novel coronavirus. Brought to you by La Creme Angels and La Creme Modeling & Acting Agency. @lacreme @lacremeangels lacreme.com...

Jerry Brown (82) interviewed his wife, Shirley Brown (74) about being in the nursing field since 1965.

Spouses Laurie Brenner (76) and Dwight Flowers (80) reflect on their lives, accomplishments and regrets and discuss their differing world views and what they hope for their descendants.

Margaret "Maggie" Gierse LaMore (39) interviews her mother Jo Mannies Gierse [no age given] about her career in journalism.

Colleagues in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at OHSU, Oliver Pelayo (50) and Alexander Liguori (30) sit down to discuss family, ambitions, and their perspectives on success.

Carmella Spinelli Miller (51) interviews her friend Shantina Evans (49) about how she escaped a cycle of crime to start her own beauty business, the school she has created to mentor young girls, and the life lessons that she has...

Laurie Dozier III (71) interviews his wife, Kelly Dozier (61), about LeMoyne Arts, where Kelly serves as the Board Lead Director. They discuss Kelly's passion for the work she does, the art center's award winning Chain of Parks Art Festival,...

Alana Halsted (15) talks with her grandmother, Naomi Halsted (68) about her life and different aspects of it. ranging from early childhood to the current pandemic that is going on across the globe

(Updated 1/6/21: Edited to improve sound and decrease overlap caused by delay.) In an overdue reunion, Robin Wilson graced me with an hour of her Sunday to share her story. She passed down a major portion of my teaching-for-justice toolbox...