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Coworkers Annie Nelson (40) and Barbara Budd (55) talk about their love of the trail, cultural messaging of fear that women experience, and the empowering experiences of backcountry travel.

One Small Step Conversation partner Karen Pontius (69) and Sidny Zink (70) talk about political beliefs, finding their path to ambition as women, socialism, and racial diversity.

Erica Brown is a renown blues musician and a social activist. In this interview, we explore the history, power, and identity of the blues.

Brandy Harris (35) and her mentor, Julie Leeth (69), look back on their early memories of one another, discuss their shared passion for supporting young people in public education, and appreciate the roles they have played in one another’s lives.

Sammye Walton (45) interviews her friend, Chris Gates (35), about his creation of and continued passion for MainSprings, a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a sustainable future for communities in East Africa.

Friends Audrey Zucker (82) and Carolyn Breidenbach (93) talk about their experiences with Sisterhood at Central Synagogue from the 1970's to the late 90s and early 2000s.

Bonnie Bishop-Ulrich (60) and her friend Heidi Nafman-Onda (58) talk about how they met through a lung cancer mentorship program, and how they have become good friends. They both talk about the impact of their diagnoses have had on their...

Kimberly worked as a pediatric nurse during the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, subsequently receiving an award as "a nursing hero of our time." She worked tirelessly to get PPE and scale up operations.

Nanci speaks about her experience working at a retirement home for priests during COVID. She highlights the importance of building trusting relationships. the reciprocal nature of love, and importance of self-care.

A chat with my father about dedication, changing times, and life lessons. Having worked consistently since the age of 11, I feel my father embodies resilience and drive. Never making excuses or complaining is something very rare and quite admirable,...

Ashley talks about growing up as Irish Twins (her sister), learning to be honest with herself and others, and the art of resiliency. Ashley, a self-proclaimed emotional sponge, gives us some life advice ("Forward is forward...") and talks about how...