My mother’s cross

My mom(36) arrives in the USA when she was 21... this talks abouthow she felt at the time.

Chiara is 4

Mother and daughter (4) discuss favorites, baby brother, and God between a bag of Cheetos and cough attacks.

Jim Bear Full and Thompson Reichert on Bear's history of food and cooking, and how it formed and enhanced his relationships.

Jim Bear Full (67) and Thompson Reichert (67), friends since 2000, were business partners in the Ganas Community in Staten Island NY. Bear has a long history with food. His initial involvement was at school, which allowed him to develop...

The Oldest of Seven

Lois Hely was born May 17, 1950 in Darby, Pennsylvania. In this interview with oral historian Susan Scott Peterson, she tells the story of a family secret her mother kept for decades.

Eugenia and Felizardo Sebastian E4 Daughters (Conversation, Reflection)
December 17, 2023 App Interview

Eugenia and Felizardo Sebastian reflect on their accomplishments, including giving their two daughters a good education and exposing them to other cultures when they were growing up.

Kathryn Baer and Maya Berry

[Recorded: Thursday, September 28, 2023] Kathryn Baer (19) from Charlottesville, VA and Maya Berry (19) from Reston, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Maya identifies as...

Zammantha Moreira and Jacqueline Escobedo-Sotelo

Zammantha Moreira (15) talks with her mother, Jacqueline Escobedo-Sotelo (37) about her life, her childhood and her experience as an ER Nurse in the pandemic.

Emma Lohr and Ashley Turner

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Emma Lohr (19) from Towson, MD, and Ashley Turner (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma shares her...

Recording – 11-25-2023 16:31:24

This interview was on November 25, 2023, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Miles Plugge, who is 17, interviews his grandmother, who is 74, about her life. His questions cover topics like the people in her life, her childhood, her career, some...

Recording – 11-24-2023 21:01:13

Interview with my dad, 52 years old, about life, lessons, and adivce.

Andi Heinemann and Liam Garris

Liam Garris (18) talks to her mom, Andi Heinemann (56), about what motivates her: Her faith, family, and resiliency during dark times. This was my (Liam) first interview I have done and I personally learned a lot regarding my moms...

Barbara Hester Kurtz and Susan Scott Peterson, October 3, 2020

Barbara Hester Kurtz (87) talks with her granddaughter Susan Scott Peterson (38) about her memories of World War II, being a teenager in a military family, living on an army base and her relationship with her father.

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Mary Coker and Margaret Coker

Margaret Coker (no age given) asks her mother, Mary Coker (78), about her time serving in the Vietnam War. Both participants focus on Mary's experience being a woman in the military and how Mary's story has inspired others.

Family Conversations

Conversation between mother and daughter relating to their relationship and parenting.

Leighanne Martin Wright and father Al Martin

Leighanne Martin Wright: 2023-06-06 14:37:39 Leighanne, 65, and her father Al, 95 talk about his memories of his father during WWII and his own experiences as a sailor in the Antarctic. Al also touched on his time aboard an icebreaker...

Deborah Palmer and Terry Maynard

[Recorded Friday, April 28th, 2023] Deborah (64) and Terry (43) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Deborah is a mother of two from Richmond, Virginia and works as an Inspector for UVA's Facilities Management. Terry is a...

Criminal & Gender Injustice Uplifting Voices PART 2: Social Action Adelphi University

PART 2 Kathy Foer-Morse was born in 1959 and currently living in New Jersey. Kathy is now an advocate for women who are being reintegrated into society. Social Work students at Adelphi University have come together to perform a social...

Interpersonal interview with my Dad

assignment for speech with professor Pissani’s class. I sat down with my dad and had conversation about life.

David Lafazia & Ann Martin

David began his career in social work at The Mount right out of college. His godmother was on the board and helped his get his job. His family connections to The Mount run deep. His daughters both attended the daycare...

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John Szalay and Al Lemmo

One Small Step partners John Szalay (49) and Al Lemmo (70) have a conversation about the media and overcoming division in the country. They find a common dislike for social media and trouble with talking about politics with their family.

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James Angerstein and Jessica Angerstein

Jessica Angerstein (41) asks her dad, James Angerstein (81), about his life, including memories of growing up in El Paso, his work as a music teacher, and his time serving in the Army. The two also reflect on their family...

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Donna McClure and Robert Vaughn

One Small Step conversation partners Donna McClure (58) and Robert Vaughn (70) discuss political systems like capitalism, crypto-currency, and economics and public policy. They consider starting a "common sense" party together.

Evan Bordelon and Karen McFee

Evan Bordelon (16) interviews his mother Karen McFee (48)