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My uncle grew up in Arlington Virginia and enjoyed his life. when he grew up he became a self employed bricklayer.

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2018 in Fairfax Virginia, Grace Yang interviews her neighbor Patti Burke about her childhood. Mrs. Burke shares stories about her life as a military child and about her family. At the end of...

Today I interview my Dad, Ryan Rancher, about what we believe is the most important personality trait a person can have in today’s society

Best friends meet and discuss the different place they came from and how they’ve stayed friends for 30 years.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

This was a good experience and I was glad to learn more about my dad

We talked about life.

I interview my uncle John Kuzmik for The Great Thanksgiving Listen about his life and experiences.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Eleanor Ague (17) is from McLean and Ben Lashley (17) is from...

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

Interview with my boy Brent future NBA ⭐️

This interview takes a look into the life of a sailor. Petty Officer 3rd class Lyons describes what motivated him to join the navy. He talks about what it was like while he was in the navy and the adventures...

I interviewed my neighbor on how social media changed from the early 2000s to now

Mostly talked about past experiences and lessons learned as well as valued family members.

A talk with my Grandpa Junior about him and his life.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 2nd, 2023] Stephanie (68) and Sarah (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Stephanie is a retired nurse and research coordinator from Charlottesville and Sarah is a Second Year at the University of Virginia...

We talked about his upbringing and then about my life in it’s early years.

My mother talks about growing up in the depression and memories of a special aunt.

Interview by John Walter

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA Students Evan Crowne (22) from Virginia and Lyla Dennny (22) from Wyoming/Connecticut recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course Lead from Anywhere. They discussed political influences in their childhood,...

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students Noah Moyer (22) from Virginia Beach, Virginia and Maddy Grosz (22), Vienna, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Lead from Anywhere." One of the major themes we...

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students John Doe and Jane Doe recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course Lead from Anywhere. They discussed experiences and influences in their lives that made them think the way...

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Chandler Nandkumar (20) from Gloucester Township, NJ and Kendall Sano (19) from McLean, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Both students...

A two-minute-long version the original interview.

my grandma growing up in small town virginia to moving to richmond