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Joseph Young (83) is interviewed by his daughter Sabrina Anfossi Kareem (36) about his life growing up and running away a lot.

The photography of deceased artist Rusty Miller, father of Elizabeth Miller Stepakoff (53), will soon be on exhibit at Atlanta's Gallery 72. Friends of Elizabeth, Ed Hall (56) and Susan Todd- Raque (66), join her in a discussion of her...

David Kessler (57) talks with wife, Sharon Kessler (54), about their son's deployment to Afghanistan, how they coped, and what it is like having him back home now.

Michael (52) talks to his daughter Victoria (17) about his lifelong service in the U.S. Navy.

Troy Wright (55) interviews his father, Eldredge Wright (75) about his life growing up in East Texas, becoming a father at age 19, moving to California and working for IBM

Kayeloni Scott (30) hears from her colleague Mary Jane Miles (80) about her upbringing, her travels and her struggles with abuse and alcoholism.

Karen Schnur (55) interviews her aunt Renate Benjamins (90) about Renate's early life as a child during World War II in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland), and Renate's eventual immigration to the United States in the 1950s.

Guy Aoki (49) tells SC Facilitator Virginia Lora (26) about the negative portrayal of Asians in the media before and during the 1992 L.A. Riots. Guy talks about starting the Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA) in order to...

Friends and business partners Micah Wexler (37) and Michael Kassar (37) reflect on opening Wexler's Deli at Grand Central Market, how the space has changed over the years, and what makes it and the LA dining scene special.

Maia Evrigenis (28) talks with her friend Vivek Chotai (20) about how their leukemia diagnoses impacted various stages of their lives. Maia was diagnosed at the age of thirteen and Vivek was diagnosed at the age of seventeen.

Patricia "Trish" Thorngate (67) interviews her father, Stephen "Steve" Thorngate (96), about his life, childhood, and family.

One Small Step conversation partners Jody Palmer (82) and Thomas Gabriele (49) spend an hour discussing their perspectives on California, changes in the modern American family, and their relationship to Catholicism.

Dennis Whittle (57) and his colleague and friend, Donna Callejon (56), talk about the journey of Global Giving and their last 15 years working there together.

Jennifer Abplanalp (36) asks her mother, Carol Brown (60), about her life growing up in California, her love of listening to and singing music, and her family history.

Friends and colleagues Kelly Carlin-McCall (60) and Journey Gunderson (41) discuss comedy, politics, religion, and their mutual love of the Chautauqua Institution.

One Small Step partners, JoAnne Clark (58) and Joyce Hautt (71) spend an hour discussing their political perspectives, the future of our country, and parenthood.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher "Chris" Caillier (51) and Nasreen Johnson (42) talk about the importance of local politics, sex ed in schools, the importance of finding common ground and maintaining civility when approaching people with different view points.

One Small Step conversation partners Anna Hendrickson (63) and James Williams (64) talk about their frustration with the current political climate and partisan politics.

Rene Garza Davila (75) tells his daughter-in-law Denise Hamilton (52) and son David Garza (46) about arriving in Los Angeles from Mexico when he was 20 and working as a cook and eventually becoming a restaurant owner in different locations...

Lori McDaniel (51) continues talking with her Father, Lee McDaniel (77), about his first jobs, church, and being a Mason.

Humza Rahman (30) interviews his friend and coworker Mike Watts (73) about his time at Loaves & Fishes, his artistic explorations, and his many “sides.”

Friends Shymeria Stone (24) and Noah Hack (22) talk about their forever friendship, some fond memories they have with one another, and some wisdom they have learned over the years.

Kathy Purnell (54) interviews her colleague, Bita Edraki (57), about her childhood in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, her journey to the United States, and her Bahá’í faith that has guided her through many transitions in life.

MaryBeth Shaw (63) and John Shaw (77) speak about their marriage, the challenges they have faced, and the business they have built together.

Matthew Jauch (46) sits down with his wife Rebecca Jauch (42) to discuss their time working in various US Embassies around the world. The two reflect on their marriage together, spanning from their first meeting in an elevator in Vienna...