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An interview about the childhood and home life of my Grandmother and the lessons she has learned throughout her life.

Even though my mother had a hard childhood, however, she has yet to allow that to have a negative impact on her life. She has learned and grown from her past experiences and it had ultimately shaped her as a...

Kristen tells me(Lauren) about past high school experiences, memories from growing up, and lessons learned from her life

How accessing media through a pandemic has changed through time

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...

The Carico’s settled Oklahoma in the Cherokee Strip land rush. From humble beginnings grew a successful scientist.

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.

Miriam (Mimi) Dunham is a wife, mother of 5, sister and grandmother. She reflects on her parents and childhood, proudest moments and some of her regrets. (Apologies for some spotty audio issues!)

Interview of an immigrant from Lebanon about his life while he lived there.

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

December 10th, 2017, Sophia Bauserman Interviews her dad, Russell Bauserman in Ashburn, Virginia. He is asked questions about his favorite memories of the past. Some questions are answered about his teen years and some are answered about his childhood. His...

On November 14, 2018, Anna Brandon interviewed her father Joesph Brandon. During this interview we covered Joesphs career and job satisfaction.

Talked with my grandfather about his childhood and youth.

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’...

Kasey Madden (35) and Brian McGill (50) find commonality from opposite coasts, sharing similar feelings on being raised Catholic and moving away from organized religion, community service, worries about societal and political divisiveness, safety for women and trans people and...

[Recorded: Monday, January 16, 2023] Riley (21) and Tom (57) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Riley is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying psychology and American Studies. Tom is a recovering neurologist...

Geneva Hurley McCall (78) shares her educational journey with her Son, John McCall (48).

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 interview my dad about college and what to prepare myself for in the future