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Owen Marsh and Arnav C having a normal conversation.

Michigan brothers Bill and Bob Courtois reflect on their journey from "just hikers" to volunteer trail developers and steadfast supporters of the North Country National Scenic Trail and the North Country Trail Association.

One Small Step conversation partners Pete Shaw (72) and Anila Mondabaugh (76) talk about integrity, honesty and democratic values.

Patrese Griffin (41) speaks with her husband, Ed Genesis [no age given], about where they each were in life when they first met, the work they have been able to do together since meeting, and how they balance helping others...

Jennifer Frederic (40) interviews her conversation partner Carol Nine (88) about Carol's childhood growing up in Romeo, Michigan in the 1940s and her experiences with African-American friends. Carol also talks about Amanda Moore, a well-known African-American woman in town who...

Lucia Lara Filter (18) interviews her parents Maria Lara (52) and Jim Filter (52) about their lives, memories as a family, and wisdom they have to share with Lucia as she prepares to leave for college on the same day...

Colleagues Michael "Mike" Walling (54), YoungJun Li (45) and May Hua [no age given] discuss their cultural heritage and their work with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK).

Friends and coworkers Cindy Yawkey (58) and Jennifer Ray (71) sit down to talk about their love of history and storytelling and about the work they do at the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC).

One Small Step conversation partners Lee Rossmaessler (67) and Jess Salisbury (30) talk about the impact of their religion and LGBTQ lives.

One Small Step partners Kath Van Winkle (66) and Barron Evans (68) have a conversation about their mutual desire for clarity in political conversations, politics in their communities and families, and the role of faith in their viewpoints.

Rochelle Williams (55) speaks with her husband Charles Williams (53) about her family’s history in Plateau, AL, also known as Africatown. The two discuss the new attention the community is receiving in light of the discovery of the Clotilda ship...

one Small Step conversation partners Joy Young (61) and April Lidinsky (57) talk about faith, getting beyond labels and staying optimistic despite concerns about the future.

Kelly Davis (44) interviews her conversation partner Diane Marshall (67) about growing up, raising her family, her career, and her dreams for the future.

Superintendent of Lake Geneva Schools Peter Wilson (45) interviews his parents, Stephen Wilson (76) and Marcia Wilson (75), about their childhood experiences and their families. Marcia and Stephen also talk about their role models, family stories, and mutual support in...

In this interview, conducted on January 5, 2023, in Canton Michigan, Aditi Iyer interviews her grandmother Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her childhood in India and her work life. She talks about the different jobs she worked in and how it...

One Small Step partners Susan Sherer (62) and Katherine Carrigan (80) discuss the role of faith in their lives, their work, and the impacts of generational wealth.

Dean Zaidan (61) talks with his daughter, Kate Zaidan (36), about the drive and risks he took to open his store, Dean's Mediterranean Imports, which Kate now runs. Dean tells Kate about his path that led him from Lebanon to...

Our group discusses the localization premise, the value of envisioning, the process of envisioning Michigan Stadium as a community space, and our thoughts on the localization course.

One Small Step partners Cynthia Cohen (69) and Patti O'Neill (64) talk about their upbringings, political values, and the impact of Alzheimer's disease on their families.

Elias (68) talks to his daughter Patricia (40) about reasons why he moved to the U.S. He spoke about what he misses about Mexico, and he spoke of his experiences living in Michigan.

Current Festival Director Kris Jordan speaks with Festival Founder Zen Campbell about the Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Performing Arts.

One Small Step conversation partners Timothy "Tim" Hunter (63) and Claire Ninde (57) share life histories, political opinions and things they've learned from family members.

Friends Lorane Jinkerson (76) and Jerold "Jerry" Fennell (76) talk about hiking, backpacking, and their enduring love for the North Country Trail Association.

Friends Felicia Hokenstad (32) and Stephanie Sleda (27) talk about their experience volunteering with the North Country Trail Association, their adventures outdoors, and people who have influenced them within the association.

May Moe Tun (22) interviews her friend and colleague, Toya Williams (49), about her relationship with cooking, something she learned from her mother growing up. Toya also describes her journey navigating health and disability while reflecting on the importance of...