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Bella Foust and Caroline Loscalzo are both juniors at the University of Richmond. Bella and Caroline have been roommates for two years and best friends since freshman year. Caroline was diagnosed with epilepsy her senior year of high school and...

My conversation with Mitch Clark about growing up in Peoria, IL, and his decision to move to Chicago. The interview also includes inspirational figures in Mitch's life and his sporting/gaming experiences.

Cousins Corey (23) and Dylan (20) discuss Corey’s life exploring his disabilities, changing life trajectory, and ultimate success.

Training for the 2024 Ventura Marathon marathon made me more curious about my Dad’s stories about running the very 1st Chicago marathon back in 1977 wearing construction boots! This interview is about what he remembers from those early marathons!

A interview of interviewee Jessica Perez and her story of one of her great experiences. Made for English II

A interview of interviewee Jessica Perez and her story of one of her great experiences. Made for English II

Harper Schaberg(16) talks with Norma Schaberg(92) about her parents and how she was raised. She talks about what she wish she did different, how unsupervised life was, and growing up in the West side of Chicago.

One Small Step Partners Ian Campbell (27) and Brice Basquez (44) take an hour to discuss their multi-regional experience with America and how it has shaped their faith and political perspective.

Lucien Kilonda (35) interviews his friend and colleague Teguo Djoyum (37) about Teguo's work in public health, which focuses on brain health and reducing the stigma of epilepsy, particularly in underserved regions of Africa, and ultimately the United States.

One Small Step partners Alycia Wright (47) and Kyle Crossett (45) discuss homeschooling and education, living off the land, and why they think the United States is losing its "middle ground."

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Sandis Wright was born in a rural Swedish community in northern Maine, where he always dreamed of living in the big city. After moving to both Chicago and Atlanta, and getting married, he decided to...

Ben Sachs-Cobbe talks with his Aunt Toni about her childhood in a crowded apartment in Chicago's west side, her getting an education, falling in love, and surviving cancer.

Joni Garcia (67)and Beverly Rowls (72) share stories from their lives as educators and business owners. The two discuss a wide range of topics including individual political transformations.

Patricia Mukherjee (90) talks about her childhood and her life as well as her relationship with her husband.

Jenny Modesitt (37) is a family friend of mine who had to have brain surgery to get rid of her epilepsy. In this interview, we talk about the struggles she had to go through, the people that helped her, and...

I got to interview my grandpa about the 1960’s. it was Avery informative and cool to learn more about his experiences during that time.

One Small Step partners Taliatha Hudson-Palmer (43) and Nancy Kalina (58) discuss their experiences in same-sex marriages, and how their Jewish and Mormon upbringings shaped their identities.

my mother and I talking about immigration.

My uncle, Ehren, and I, Isabella, have a short but informative conversation on his life. We discussed my father and his upcoming and goals in his life and more.

Henry Vilcins interviews his grandfather, Ivar.

One Small Step partners Cora Kessler (29) and Elizabeth "Lisa" de Wolff (57) talk about identity, fear, and the impact of social media on the country's political divide. They reflect on their political upbringings and on how they choose to...

One Small Step partners Nicholas Palisch (43) and Stephen Burdett (62) talk about their political views, major life moments, and their careers.

Interview with Dolores Sheehy regarding her family and life growing up in Chicago.

Jessie East (45) interviews her husband, Jason East (47), about his early memories growing up, leaving a full time job to help their son, finding his interests, and journey to entrepreneurship along the way.

Mary Suzanne Chladek Gehardt (77) discusses about where she grew up and what was it was like to live in Southside, Chicago. She also discusses about her work life starting at hospice to real estate to becoming the first woman...