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One Small Step conversation partners Juliette Landphair (56) and Sipi Gupta (43) discuss watching family members struggle, resilience, and the value of higher education.

Sarah Hunter Simanson (32) and her husband Robert "Andrew" Fields (32) discuss their life and being young parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hortencia "Bonita" Esreal (63) speaks with their husband Walter "Craig" Esrael (65) on Bonita's childhood, their educational and professional journeys, and the story of how they met and started a family together.

One Small Step conversation partners Ramona Akpo-Sani (74) and Denie Reynolds (73) discuss their upbringings, families, travels, involvement in 12-step programs, religious beliefs, and thoughts on Donald Trump. They find common ground despite differences.

Mother and daughter Catherine Thomas (53) and Brandie Thomas (29) talk about fond family memories, difficult moments in their lives, and Southern cooking.

Colleagues Rev. Jackie Hibbard (56) and Rev. Nicole Lamarche (44) reflect on their calls to ministry, the challenges their community has faced in the last few years, and the values of their progressive church.

New friends Nandi Pointer (52) and Saleema Robinson (29) talk about their upbringings, their spiritual journeys, and their conceptions of God.

Leida Javier-Ferrell (71) speaks with her son Jean-Paul Vivoni (50) about the lives they’ve built for themselves in Mobile after leaving their home of Puerto Rico.

Best friends for over 30 years Christy Thomason (42) and Angelia "Angie" Smith (42) discuss what they have learned from their friendship and Angie's role as an advocate for her community in Mobile, Alabama.

ShaMyra Sylvester (33) speaks with conversation partner Chapin Montague (24) about opening up a juice bar in her hometown of Mobile in order to prioritize health in her community. She emphasizes the importance of health equity and encourages young people...