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Jayla Latessa and Braelyn Mountain ages 9 and 11. childhood friends and neighbors

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Kendall Hyer (19) from Louisa, VA, and Emma Hinson (19) from Hunstville, AL participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma relays her...

In this interview, recorded Nov. 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Adeline Smith (17) interviews her grandfather Jack Mize (77). They discuss childhood, relationships, careers, education and more. He shares about his parents, college experience, and pride in his children and grandchildren.

Anusha Singh (17) interviews her father, Kripal Singh (47), about his time before immigrating to the US and his experiences acclimating to life in a new country. They also discuss his accomplishments and difficulties, what he appreciates about living in...

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Samantha Bowling (18) interviews her mother Michelle Caterinichia Bowling (58) about her childhood and experience during the 70s and 80s. They discuss how times have changed economically and socially....

In this interview, recorded on November 26 in Birmingham, Alabama, Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about the meanings of life and what’s good and what’s bad. Charles Denaburg shared stories about his time in the Air Force...

I (Ava, 14) interview best friends and neighbors Christopher (11) and Colette (10). Christopher is my brother and Colette neighbor and family friend. They talk about their friendship and their futures.

One Small Step partners Mary Garner DeVoe (63) and Maria Roberts (61) share stories and have a conversation about seeking to understand their kids and friends in the lgbtq community, interacting far right conservative friends and neighbors, and knowing anarchists...

Colleagues Kay Miller Temple (66) and David Schmitz (53) talk about the Targeted Rural Health Project and discuss how health equity is being improved in rural areas.

My name is Terry Speakman and I interview my mother Sheri Speakman. I am 29 years old and she is 47. We discussed someone she would always remember, who was her biggest influence, the first time she saw me, and...

Layla Jaime (14) interviews her “soon-to-be step-father,” Israel Encinosa (44). Israel discusses growing up in Miami, FL and his life, business, and family.

Suzann Rodewald interviews Olga Zapolskyy to discuss her family’s transition to the United States. Friendship begins here.

Sidney Claire (23) is interviewed by her boyfriend, Enrique (22). They discuss growing up in Chelsea Alabama, faith and mental health counseling.

Ida Larson interviewed by her son Glen, after a 10 day hospitalization. She talks about neighbors, wrestling and other memories

Shawn Lorenzen (68) interviews her husband, Mike Lorenzen (69), about his job as a paperboy.

One Small Step partners Stacie Williamson (39) and Adam Barlow-Thompson (38) share a conversation about their families, their faith, their communities, their political views, and about what guides their values and beliefs.

Rhoda Justice Garcia (72) talks with her friend Candyce Bennett (68) about childhood memories of growing up during the time of the NASA space program, living at Cocoa Beach, near Patrick's Airforce Base, and Satelite Beach.

One Small Step conversation partners Jeffery Puente (31) and Ravneet Tiwana (40) talk about the influence of their families, in particular their grandparents. They also discuss how their political views differ from their parties, and the importance of communication across...

Sisters Emily Whiteside (66) and Beth Saba (64) share a conversation about growing up in Columbus, Georgia, their earliest and favorite memories, their friends, their school, and their parents.

Mr. Paris on the town . . . missing for 2 weeks . . . this is the story of Mr. Paris and his Neighborhood Adventure the lead him to meeting Marlyn Naylor the neighborhood who saved Mr. Paris!

One Small Step partners Tyler Cherry (23) and Joyce Lanning (78) discuss growing up in Alabama, religion/spirituality, and their college experiences.

Friends and neighbors Dale Nixon (72) and Robert Erb (74) share a conversation about how they met, the historic homes they live in, and the relationship they share.

Mary Ames Booker (61) interviews her neighbors, Barbara Miller (83) and Doug Miller (82), about their upbringing in Wilmington, North Carolina and how Wilmington has changed over the years. Barbara and Doug also talk about how they first met, and...

Hear how a little girl gets her Aha Moment by helping others.

Friends and chosen sisters, Rina Rhyne (41) and Bailey Susic (36), discuss letting go of life expectations and explore the art of finding joy.