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Interview with my mother where we discuss her life history and lessons.

In this interview, Buddhist Youth Association Leader of Toung Van, Phoung Heiu, sits down to talk about her struggles of creating GDPT Toung Van. She had talked about her time going to America in 2015, and how she had come...

Listening to Michael DuMont (18) talk about his identity.

My grandfather Ken, who I call "yaya", talks about his childhood in the Poston Japanese internment camp. He speaks about his career in commercial art and how he met my grandmother, whose maiden name was Lynne Swisher.

Tenzin Lhamo has had a wealth of nursing experience. She attended nursing school in India as an immigrant from Tibet. Her family came to the United States in 2006. Before graduating from St. Catherine University as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner...

One Small Step conversation partners Alexis McClean (68) and Krista Marzewski (53) talk about addiction & recovery; better care for veterans; and how to come together in the midst of an ongoing pandemic.

A life review with my cousin Art Thomas.

Paul Chang (48) is interviewed by his colleague Lauren Devine (33) about his childhood and moving from China to the United States, starting his career in the Department of Labor, and some of the cases he has worked on throughout...

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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.

Living with kindness. Finding truth. Creating a successful life.

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Talked with my brother, Cameron, regarding his thoughts on what his future holds. We also touched base on his past.

Dad enjoys music and Buddhism.

We discussed Mr. Crawford's religious/spiritual journey from Catholicism to Buddhism. Mr. Crawford recounts the way his spirituality has shaped not only his life, but his marriage and his experience as a father.

The interview is on a friend named, Ryan Kim. He is a student in Auburn University and is 19 years old. We talked about his job, family, and other personal matters.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

Ray Lein talks about his experience with racism

One Small Step partners Anita Wiggins (65) and Deborah Callahan (56) discuss major events that shaped them, their spirituality as a Catholic and a Mormon, the difficulty raising children with or without their shared beliefs, and self-love.

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Joe Brettillo (50) and One Small Step partner Carlos Kyles (37) about their experiences feeling ostracized from their communities, influential family members, and their spirituality.

Dustin talks about how he navigates life as an Episcopalian.

Cousins discuss spirituality, the meaning of life, and the rockstars they love

[Recorded Tuesday, February 1, 2022] Grace (78) and Susan (75) recorded a One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discussed activism, military families, and the influence of their religious and spiritual beliefs on their politics.

Ms. Ahn shared her story about how Buddhism identifies in her life in high school, college, and now.