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Steve tells his story about career changes from ballet to occupational health therapy, his path toward Buddhism, personal relationship and connecting back to community through volunteering.

Colleagues Melissa Bonner (44) and Shavon Chester (40) talk about the legacy of Dr. Ella Mae Piper, a prominent community leader and Black businesswoman of Fort Myers in the early 1900s.

Mike Wollmer (63) talks with his wife, Barbara Wollmer (55), about how they met volunteering on the Ice Age Trail and what the trail means to them.

Courtney Pollack (39) talks with her grandmother, Adele Pollack (93), about Adele's childhood, her love of piano and painting, and the many roles she has taken on throughout her life.

Friends Jan Ulferts Stewart (67) and Gerry Berg (71) discuss their decades-long work and love for the North Country Trail and their hope for the future of the trail.

One Small Step partners Susan Sherer (62) and Katherine Carrigan (80) discuss the role of faith in their lives, their work, and the impacts of generational wealth.

Valerie Birrenkott (88) shares a conversation with her son, Gary Birrenkott (64), about childhood, marriage, family, and traditions.

One Small Step participants Stuart Munson (64) and Daniel Fairley (29) share a conversation about their political and economic beliefs, how their beliefs have changed over time, and the people in their lives that they admire.

Elizabeth shares with Julie about her early experiences with The Mount, how she began volunteering and her continued relationship there.

arents talk about entering their children in the Intergenerational Learning Center and its importance to them and their children.

Douglas Macgregor (66) interviews his friend and girlfriend Joy Perez (69) about her upbringing in Ohio, her career as a teacher, and how she enjoys her retirement.

Caroline Barnett (61) interviews her friend Gertrude Bridgeforth (98) about her upbringing, family, activism, and community involvement over the years.

David and Ryan talk about their involvement with SAGE.

Friends Keke Phooko (34) and Bridget Lynch (21) discuss their shared experiences as volunteers for Innisfree Village and migrants to the United States.

Gabriel DellaVecchia (40) talks with his friend Adil Mohammed (58) about Gabriel's history and the origins of his interest in travel, his awareness of cultures outside his own, being a teacher, meeting his wife, and the volunteer work they do...

Friends and colleagues Amber Summers-Graham (46), Lisa Simmons (41), and Emily Malik (43) talk about their involvement in the organization Loaves and Fishes Community Meal and about funny memories they have shared.

Friends Lorane Jinkerson (76) and Jerold "Jerry" Fennell (76) talk about hiking, backpacking, and their enduring love for the North Country Trail Association.

Dolores' son was seriously injured in a car accident at 17years old, leaving him a quadriplegic. She shares with her daughter Margaret about their experienes with David, his care and their family experience at The Mount

Susan Holick-Bade (53) talks with her friend Wendy Rowehl-Miano (56) about caregiving for her mother after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and then transitioning from caregiver to patient when she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Long-term Andover resident Tina Girdwood shares her impactful life and dedication to helping her community, from founding the Andover Recycling Program, being a school committee member, and eventually leading the initiative to start the Andover...

Angie Macon [no age given] speaks with new acquaintance and conversation partner Kevin Alarcon (25) about her experience living in Decatur, Georgia and working as the executive director of Decatur Arts Alliance.

Former spouses and longtime friends Claire Byrne (65) and Wes Andrews (66) reminisce on their personal history, their migration to the United States and its impact on their family, and the role that Innisfree Village has played in their lives.

In a One Small Step conversation Hilary Coakley (54) and Brad Baker (65) discuss the role religion plays in their lives, politicians they admire, the importance of freedom of opinion, fear of the divisiveness in the United States, and the...

Spouses, Maria Gsell (67) and Ted Murray (73), share a conversation about their families, their work and careers, and their relationship with one another.

Tatiana Orlov (27) tells Linda Wang (23) her reasons for moving to New York City, how her interests changed from working in the Music Industry to Community Involvement, and how she became involved with the non-profit organization Art for Change.