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Friends and nursing colleagues Joanne (74) and Anne (71) discuss Joanne’s experience as a mid-life Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, which led to a far-reaching career as a nurse consultant working with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, USAID, and Ministries...

One Small Step conversation partners Peter Lovett (63) and Julianne "Julie" Clark (76) discuss their faith backgrounds and other influences on their beliefs.

Carolyn "Sue" Theriot (79) talks to her son Jude Theriot (50) about growing up in Parks, Louisiana, how she met her husband, and her time living in West Africa.

Janet Adams looks back on her time in the Peace Corps teaching kids in South America. She also talks about meeting her husband.

One Small Step conversation partners Ramona Akpo-Sani (74) and Denie Reynolds (73) discuss their upbringings, families, travels, involvement in 12-step programs, religious beliefs, and thoughts on Donald Trump. They find common ground despite differences.

Friends Patrice Melnick (62) and Aglaia [No Name Given] (46) reflect on their relationship to the Jewish faith and share the story of how they met.

One Small Step conversation partners John Floyd (51) and Karla Doremus-Tranfield (61) discuss the military, the Constitution, Conservatism and Liberalism, rugged individualism, living rurally, political campaigning, family histories, their children, and dogs.

Conversation with me (Chandler Peeples) and my grandmother (Mimi) about her childhood, my mom, and grandfather. This was recorded at my house in Vestavia Hills, Al and there are plenty of stories of what it was like growing up in...

the interviewer is Kaleb Harris (14) and the interviewee is Connor Sammons (15) and we are peers. The topics discussed were questions about pets and memories of those pets.

One Small Step conversation partners Suzanne Behrmann (60) and Andra Davis (57) discuss the separation of church and state, supporting LGBTQ children in schools, and assumptions people make about Christians.

Karen Schaefer (80) tells her daughter Jessie Hayden (58) about her childhood, her time in the Peace Corps, motherhood, and being a teacher.

One Small Step partners Bronwyn Hughes (58) and Donald "Don" Morrison (65) discuss find faith traditions later in life, the challenges of working with seriously ill infants, and feeling misunderstood.

Friends Robert "Bob" Schmidt (65) and Jim Oliver (67) talk about impactful moments in their lives, their travels, and whether they are optimistic about the future.

Shakoya Hoyte (21) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Jeb Backe (26), about her upbringing and her current military career. Shakoya describes her reasoning to be in the military— so that her education can be payed for and she may one day...

Husband and wife Roger Vandervest (72) and Betty Vandervest (71) discuss Roger’s childhood memories, his career trajectory in Information and Technology, their travels throughout the United States, and their decision to move back to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Husband and Wife Steven Lakatos (43) and Emily Lakatos (41) discuss their childhood memories, meeting each other in their 30s, Emily’ travels to Bangladesh, and Steve being the Director of the Bay Beach Wild Life Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

One Small Step partners John Northcutt (44) and XinLing Fritz (22) discuss raising chickens, driving around the United States, and collecting pens.

One Small Step partners Mary "Elizabeth" Ortuno (44) and Gregory "Greg" Thompson (68) discuss the long-term affects of pandemic lockdowns, how law enforcement handles people with mental health issues, and why they think flags have been politicized.

Stepmother and stepson Tobi Hanna-Davies (76) and Justin Davies (52) talk about their shared experiences with Micronesia and their mutual desire to educate the United States about different cultures.

Rebecca Joyce (50) and her father, Richard Joyce (84), trade stories from their respective service in the Peace Corps, talk about their family, and reflect on their love of travel.

One Small Step partners Jeffrey "Jeff" Ellis (79) and Harris Mills (77) have a conversation about their experiences surrounding the Vietnam War, environmental conservation, and the importance of having compassion for people's deep hardships and traumas.

Marianne Apple moved to Fearrington Village just before the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Circumstances brought her here after the nearly simultaneous losses of her husband of 48 years and her mother. She called upon her wealth of resources gained...

[Recorded Friday, May 19, 2023] Gennese (19) and Jonathan (21) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Gennese is a UVA student from Colonial Heights, and enjoys music, podcasts, and being outside. Jonathan is also a UVA student...

Joey Sturgill interviews Emily Frantz for a college communications project. They discuss animals/pets, family, career aspirations, hobbies, friends, and school.

An interview featuring Gemma Scott and her dog showing Mother.