Samyuktha Mahadevan and Preetima Moteea

[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’...

Just a tiny thing at the right time can make a big impression

John from Herndon shares 2 stories of fleeting kindness from 60 and 20 years ago, that made a big impression, and have remained in his memory. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program...

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David Straange and Xiaoyin Xie

Significant others David Straange (30) and Xiaoyin Xie (28) sit down to discuss their ideas of home. They discuss their childhoods, Xiaoyin's experience as an immigrant, and the importance of art in their lives.

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Obiajula Ugbomah and Mark Ugbomah

Mark Ugbomah (34) asks his father, Obiajula Ugbomah (58), about his childhood, migrating to the United States, and finding home and belonging in music and important interpersonal relationships.

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Marion Gruber, Suzy Blough, Sara Blough, and Randi Yablon

Marion Gruber (86) visits StoryCorps Atlanta to talk about her life with her daughters, Randi Yablon (62) and Suzy Blough (61), as well as her granddaughter Sara Blough (27).

Papa and Arielle

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

Melody Barnes and Matt Hantzmon (Part 2)

[Recorded: Tuesday, June 21, 2022] Melody and Matt record a follow-up One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia, 7 months after their first meeting. They kick off by discussing the outcome of the 2021 Virginia elections and share their opinions...

Marion Hoyt (Grandma 82 yr) and Dan Higgins (Grandson 32 yr) in Grand Central Terminal, 2007 near Christmas.

Marion talks about her life, especially her younger years. A special story about Christmas, stories she would tell me as a kid (about her grandma). Her experiences as a home away from home for West Point Cadets. Grandma was the...

Disappointing a Parent and a Favorite Childhood Memory, Two Stories of Youth.

What is the hardest thing you ever had to say to someone? Sometimes disappointing your parents is the only thing that will lead to your own happiness in life. My favorite childhood memory. A special toy and a birthday.

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Pierre Beuret and Natasha Rice

Natasha Rice [no age given] talks with her dad, Pierre Beuret [no age given], about his childhood in Switzerland, his career as a chef, and the many places he has traveled.

Interview of my Grandmother, Celia Fitzpatrick

An interview of Ceil Fitzpatrick of Fort Worth Texas, 82 years old, born in Ireland, now a Texan. By her eldest Granddaughter Caitriona Kratovil of Dallas.

A Reflection On The Past

Janis Diamond (74) talks with her grandson Thomas Gauthier (16) about her childhood and how the world has changed since then.

My Grandpa from Hudson

A lot of talk about school years and stuff, what growing up was like then

Divorce

Jenny Madox talks about her experience as a child going through her parents divorce and all that came with it.

Interview with My Father

My father told me about his childhood, his occupation, some of his favorite memories of his life and mine, and shared valuable lessons to any future generations of the Davis family.

The Great Thanksgiving Day Listen with Lala and Ari

Ariana Ramos (14) talks to her grandmother, Naomi Ramos (77) about her childhood. They also talk about how she wants to be remembered, and about the life that she has lived and continues to live.

What Is It Like To Be A Younger Sibling Who Is So Different From Their Older Sibling?
November 29, 2021 App Interview

Interview with my little sister about her perspective of our relationship as sisters with a large age gap, different fathers, and different personalities.

Interview with my Grandma Leah
November 27, 2021 App Interview

Grandma Leah is someone very special to my family. She and her family were partnered up with my Dad in the “Friends for International Students” program when he attended Virginia Tech. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia and grew up in...

Maryann’s Story

This story was about family history from my maternal grandmother. We talk about her life and my mothers life as well.