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[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

John from Herndon shares 2 stories of fleeting kindness from 60 and 20 years ago, that made a big impression, and have remained in his memory. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program...

[Recorded: Tuesday, June 21, 2022] Melody and Matt record a follow-up One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia, 7 months after their first meeting. They kick off by discussing the outcome of the 2021 Virginia elections and share their opinions...

Doug Martin (42) shares with his conversation partner Hazel Diaz (36) his memories from childhood in New Jersey, his career in the Navy as a Torpedoman, and his ten years of sobriety.

Interview with my little sister about her perspective of our relationship as sisters with a large age gap, different fathers, and different personalities.

Grandma Leah is someone very special to my family. She and her family were partnered up with my Dad in the “Friends for International Students” program when he attended Virginia Tech. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia and grew up in...

This is about Matties life in PA verses VA. How much her life changed/didn't change, and who she misses.

This interview contains stories from Stephanie’s life and her past experiences that has helped her grown as a woman.

My Grandma Ruth talks about her childhood experiences, church, love and life in Congo. Grandpa Bill also shares some anecdotes.

Anojewel Broadnax, my aunt, discusses her childhood, regrets, experiences and how they shaped her into the person she is today. My aunt also provides a little background of her identity.

I had the chance to speak with my Aunt Lisa discussing her life and her best memories in life. She gave advice and we also spoke about where she was on 9/11. #thegreatlisten2019

Mom and I talked about her ancestors as we looked through old family photos.

Childhood and parenthood

We talked about my grandpa and how life growing up for him was like. We also talked about how raising kids and education was like.

We talked about my grandmas history and siblings and how she liked school and work

In depth about Indian culture and transitioning/contrasting to American culture. While reminiscing about favorite memories.

We discussed Thomas’s childhood and how he grew up. We also discussed his hopes and dreams and what he wants to do with his life.

Childhood in Hanover County, Virginia, her parents, and advice for her daughters

Talked abt fav memories with Dad

Even though my mother had a hard childhood, however, she has yet to allow that to have a negative impact on her life. She has learned and grown from her past experiences and it had ultimately shaped her as a...

Grandmother Betty Hansel discusses her life growing up on a farm in rural Virginia before tragically losing her parents and beginning life on her own. She discusses the evolution of her faith in God and the role that Christianity has...

We talked about who my father is and the things and people in his life that are significant to him.

While intended on talking about the past personal live of a mother that a child wanted to know more about actually became a conversation more about our changing society and what that means for families.

I talked to my grandma about her childhood, hardships, and lessons she’s learned in life.

I interviewed my dad and he talked about his childhood, his time in the military and being a parent.