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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.

In this conversation, Lizhen Liu and Moses wang are two students from China who are currently studying in Virginia Tech. They discussed some challenges that happened in life that really affected us for years. Also how should we do to...

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.

Friends and colleagues Clemens "Clem" Work (75) and Asmaa Abukaie (37) discuss Asmaa's upbringing in Damascus, Syria before the outbreak of war in 2011. The two share memories of supporting other immigrant and refugee families in Montana and Idaho. Asmaa...

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...

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

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...

Jean Munson (33) interviews her colleague Isabela de Las Casas (21) about leadership, gender identity and change during quarantine.

Minda Davy (37) interviews her mother Linda Morgan (60) about her life and the lessons she learned along the way.

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

Best friends Imogene Brooks (63) and Shirley Tarver (70) reminisce about the good times they have had together throughout their long friendship, describe what it was like growing up on the border of Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL as...

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

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

On January 5, 2023, in Lambertville, NJ, John Whelan (15) interviewed his grandfather, Dr. Samuel A. Ollio (84) about his early childhood growing up in town, as well as his baseball career throughout college and beyond. He talks about his...

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.

Jewel Mandeville (84) shares a conversation with her husband, James Patterson (94), about his life and career. They discuss James's memories of his childhood, his work as an X-ray technician, and the challenges he faced under segregation.

Janine di Giovanni said, "Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." Dr. Mary Saurmans took time out of her busy schedule in Thailand to speak with me just a bit about her essential story...

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...

One Small Step partners Denise Laussade (64) and Scott [No Name Given] (55) talk about their views on politics and our country's education system.

Friends and colleagues Courtney Redding (53) and Jacob Towne (27) share a conversation about mental health and veterinary medicine.

Friends Leona Mayberry (77) and Karina Mendez-Rostro (24) share a conversation about how they met, the life milestones they have been through, and what their friendship means to each of them.

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.

Spouses Catherine "Cate" JoAnn Denson (35) and Robert "Rob" Harvey Denson III (35) reflect on their relationship, making big career changes and how parenthood has changed them.

One Small Step partners Paula Studebaker (54) and Betty Burrell (62) discuss their childhoods, careers, role models, children, and personal values.

One Small Step partners Katie Steward (54) and Michelle Bradfield (55) connect over their experiences raising families and feeling like they straddle party lines while discussing their differing views on voting and political apathy.