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Roy Koshy (37) interviews his father, Thomas Koshy (77) about his life growing up in India, his impressions of the United States when he moved there, his jobs, and his approach to life.

Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen! Featuring Sriya Srinivasan as the interviewer and her grandparents as the interviewees.

Uma Vempati, 45, interviews her mother Sudha Vempati, 70, about growing up in India, her childhood, her marriage, the death of her husband, and the success of having raised three successful girls.

Aruna Patil (68) talks with her son, Akshay (39) about her parents, growing up in various cities (Mumbai, New Delhi, Wellington) in India, and attending medical school.

Minoti Amin (42) interviews her uncle, Romesh Amin (76). Romesh talks about his twin brother - Minoti's father - growing up in India, coming to the U.S., meeting his spouse, his family, and his hopes for the future.

Owen Marsh and Arnav C having a normal conversation.

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.

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

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...

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.

Ted Carey, 67, son of Donald Carey, 92, have a biographical conversation briefly covering experiences and aspects of a full and rewarding life.

Chris Lampen-Crowell (63) and Bruce Johnson (68) talk about the process of opening their store Gazelle Sports in Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the barriers they overcame to make it a success.

Dr. Rachel Sutz Pienta (49) sits down with her mother, Nora Sutz (71), to discuss their family history, to reminisce about their favorite family memories, and to remember family members who have passed away.

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...

One Small Step conversation partners Gurminder Sangha (49) and Sandra Celedon (37) talk about their career trajectories; the role of their families, teachers, and mentors in their development; and their hopes for the city of Fresno.

Friends Susan Daniel Mathuram (18) and Kiyanna Edwards-Polk (18) discuss dead roots, overcoming trauma, independence, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. The two also discuss leadership and the changes they hope to see in the future.

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.

Magi Thomley Williams [no age given] interviews her friend and colleague, Kathleen Logan (79), about her family, her career, and the lessons that she has learned throughout her life.

Lauren and Angie discuss the measures Angie's community took to prepare themselves and combat the climate emergency. We discussed carpooling, using different energy sources for houses, and goals that were set by the neighborhood. Angie's community worked together for the...

Carla Saavedra (56) talks with her mother, Alice Hill (85), who was born in Tampa in 1936 at an immigrant Spanish hospital. They talk of family members working in the cigar factory, migrating from Spain and her great aunt being...

Stephanie and her sister, Elizabeth, discuss how her neighborhood has successfully made changes that respond to the climate crisis. Elizabeth discusses the changes in behavior and how she led her community.

Spouses, Pnomwan Wager (66) and Lawrence Wager (75), discuss Pnomwan’s immigration to the United States, Lawrence’s deployment in Thailand, and their children, as they together recount their love story.

Fiancés Ian Whistler (23) and Ryan Myers (37) talk about their life together, joking about their cats aka “The Women” and sharing some of their favorite memories.

Sabrina King (20) interviews Stephanie Williams (51) about her experience organizing and advocating for her community, reflecting on the barriers she has overcome as a Black woman in politics and the importance of representation. In 2018, Stephanie became the first...