Reese Leonard and Julia McCormack

[Recorded: Thursday, February 29, 2024] UVA students Reese Leonard (20) from Aspen, Colorado and Julia McCormack (19) from Silver Spring, Maryland recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. They talked mostly about...

Interview between Erin Bis and John Bis

In this interview, Erin Bis (18) interviews her father John Bis (54) about his childhood memories, those that are his happiest and most difficult. The interview also consists of conversations regarding his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and the impact...

Being Brave Does not Mean to Fight

Yusuf Ayaz (15M) interviews his Grandpa Shahid Khan (63M) in his bedroom in Atlantic City. Yusuf and Shahid talk deeply about Religion & Traditions that they learned over the course of their life. They both show how religion and tradition...

Kim Fuda & Storey Squires

Kim has a storied history with The Mount. Her grandmother was a beloved resident at The Mount for 20 years and her father lived the last 7 months of his life there. She and her wife Tina are both volunteers...

De'Andre Young and Lachelle Mack

A conversation between De'Andre Young (myself) and Lachelle Mack (aunt) about what makes a healthy and successful relationship.

Kat Roth and Wandae Johnson

[Recorded: December 14, 2022] Kat Roth (72) and Wandae Johnson (40) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Wandae comes from a background in social justice work within the Charlottesville community, and Kat is retired...

Jim Newman and Cathy Eberly

[Recorded: Wednesday, January 18, 2023] Jim (72) and Cathy (67) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim discusses fox-hunting, his experience losing his wife, and his reasons for identifying as an Independent. Cathy talks...

Bella Leo and Fred Ware

Bella Leo asks her grandpa, Fred Ware, questions about his life. He talks about his childhood and how he became who he is today.

"Fail Forward Fast." Ari Flowers & Mrs. Franklin's "Hair" Story.
December 8, 2022 App Interview

Ari Flowers conducts an interview with her entrepreneur mentor and relative at Saint Francis South Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The pair talk about Mrs. Franklin's past, business, and life lessons while also reflecting on the impact family has on each...

Gina Ginsberg & Scott Acord

Gina was a stay-at-home mom when her marriage fell apart and she divorced her husband. She struggled to find a job and in the process lost her home and had to move into her father's basement. It was tough but...

David Gortner 56, and Nancy Jones, 49, have a One Small Step North Idaho Conversation
December 2, 2022 App Interview

David Gortner 56, and Nancy Jones, 49 come together and talk about faith, community, parents passing, Covid, children, and being resilient.

Rosanna Wu and Joshua Wang

Rosanna Wu talks with her boyfriend,Joshua Wang about his experience studying in Australia and his suggestions.

The recollections and wisdom of Lani Hayduk in honor of his 75th Birthday as told to sister Tanya Detrik

Elizabeth Hayduk suddenly passed away at 38 years old, leaving her husband John with four children ages 2 ½ years to 16 years old. Lani Hayduk was their oldest child. In honor of his 75th birtday, his sister Tanya Detrik...

The Childhood I Miss

In this interview me and my boyfriend talked a lot about his childhood, especially since he is a bit older then me it was nice to hear the different life lessons he has learned in life.

Building Relationships Through Your Career Path

Mia Kiemele talks with her daughter Ava about her career path. She tells stories about how her degree and social work background helped her throughout life.

Tim Towslee and Allison Swingle

[Recorded January 31, 2021] Tim Towslee, 44, and Allison Swingle, 31, participate in a One Small Step conversation via Zoom. They talk about their work in outdoor education, the impact of having a parent pass away, how their political views...

Christina Ball and Jane D.

[Recorded: Friday, November 5th, 2021] Christina and Jane, two women living in Charlottesville, have a One Small Step conversation. They talk about their personal political journeys, and how recent years have shifted their views. Other themes include education, racial justice,...

Karen Summers & Scott Acord

Karen shares a story about the role her Catholic faith has played in her life and how it has led to her work in mission support at Providence. She also talks about what Christmas means to her and the holiday...

Shailyn Schaefer and her boyfriend Matthew Buizon talk about his life growing up as an Asian-American in the United States.

In this interview, conducted virtually in November 2021, Shailyn Schaefer (17) interviews her boyfriend Matthew Buizon (19) about his childhood growing up as an Asian-American being Filipino and American. Matthew shares his thoughts on the Filipino community and explains his...

The Life of a Teen in 2021: an interview between Laney Schrepferman, a professional adolescent, and her older sister, Katie Schrepferman.

In this interview, Katie Schrepferman, an education major working to learn more about adolescent psychology, interviews her younger sister, Laney Schrepferman. Laney is a young woman growing up in the city of Royal Oak, Michigan, and she is 16 years...