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Matthew Weiss (26) and Nick Weiss (18) interview their father, Bob Weiss (60), about his favorite childhood memories and his love for craftsmanship.

My Aunt Klymer and I talked about how she moved from Honduras to the United States when she as eighteen-years-old where she completed high school and college in Michigan and then moved to California.

Marsha Music (62) tells Claire Nelson (40) the story of how her father's record store, a hallmark of the Detroit Black music scene, was burned down during the Detroit Rebellion of 1967.

I interviewed my dad and asked him some questions I've actually been wondering.

Steven Bohnet (no age given) and Hank Borden (43), long time friends, ask each other questions about family, childhood, friendship and sexuality.

I interviewed my grandmother about her views on the American Dream and how Grand Rapids has changed over the years

Friends and colleagues Elena Palacios (43) and Victoria Nevarez (24) discuss life on the border, their work with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, and their hopes for the future.

Selvapriya Rajkumar [no age given] interviews her daughter, Preetha Rajkumar (24), about her decision to start her non-profit organization No Lost Food, which addresses issues of world hunger and food waste.

Antonio Santos (48) and Naomi Love (27) discuss Antonio's early life and childhood in El Paso, Texas, including when he and a group of other students sued the U.S. Border Patrol while he was in high school. Additionally, they discuss...

Katherina De Leon (15) talks with her father, Jorge De Leon (49) about his childhood and life as an immigrant in the U.S.

Sisters Lupe Salgado (60) and Luzcelina "Lucy" Garcia (62) speak about their experience as undocumented youth in the United States, their careers and accomplishments, and how they’ve been able to support one another through it all.

Paige Catanese (15) interviews her dad, Tom (55), about his father, Tony (81), about how he barely escaped commanding an American Troop into the Vietnam War due to a thyroid gland condition, saving his life.

One Small Step conversation partners Elisa Ayala (29) and Ruth Valsing (66) sit down for conversation in Jackson, Wyoming. They talk about politics within their respective communities, how to better understand the place where they live, and reflect on how...

Justin (32) and Jenni (42), strangers participating in the One Small Step program, have a conversation about their lives, families, and communities. They discuss their daughters, living through COVID, and buying houses in the suburbs.

Friends and colleagues Tara Sheena (33) and Getaneh Mekonen (33) discuss their childhood experiences, their career turning points toward an MBA program, the importance of collaboration, and the future of business.

One Small Step Conversation Partners Dan Tuck (36) and Emily Busch (50) discuss accountability, firearms and mass shootings.

Christian wanted to be a nurse from an early age after watching his immigrant mother get her nursing degree and help lift the family out of poverty. He also talks about his work with Stop the Bleed.

Don Gaede [no age given] and One Small Step partner Nicholas Gonzalez (28) talk about their political concerns, mentors, and occupation.

Amelia Hansen (59) interviews her friends and former coworkers Pamela “Pam” Larson (72) and Nathaniel “Nate” Fuller (50) about their work at the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.

Elizabeth shared her amazing life journey, teen pregnancy, loss of baby, humanitarian work with hemophilia education in impoverished countries, COVID journey and loss of family members, strength in adversity, a life of meaning and purpose, Providence mission. faith, leading with...

Spouses Anne Olender (66) and Robert Olender (66) speak with their son Steven Olender (35) about marriage and parenthood in light of Steven's upcoming wedding.

Sisters Liliana Villarreal (21) and Virginia Villarreal (26) share a conversation about sisterhood and how they support one another.

Father Michael "Mike" Stever (73) and his son David Stever (33) discuss David's adoption story.

Faith Curl talks about her family history, her children, and her time in Alaska. August 27, 2020.

Sean "Saddiq" Benson (48) interviews his friend David "Dawud" Clark (61) about his work in the penitentiary system advocating for inmates' right and later his work with Dream of Detroit helping run a reentry house.