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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.

My grandpa’s time as a military police officer and his migration to Seattle

[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’...

Documenting the stories of the Graduates from Gary District High School (GDHS), a segregated school in the coal mining town of Gary, WV. The school closed in 1965. The graduates began to have reunions in 1966, inviting all alums. These...

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 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.

I interviewed my grandfather, Ken Groves, for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank...

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...

An interview with Jack Coleman who grew up in the hills of West Virginia and went on to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to nations around the world.

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.

One Small Step conversation partners Kaitlin Johnston (33) and Torski "Toi" Dobson-Arnold (48) have a conversation about their childhood memories, religion, and times in their lives that impacted them.

Interview by John Walter

A two-minute-long version the original interview.

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