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On his 73rd birthday I talk to my dad about values, purpose and what he has learned in life.

Conducted in Santa Cruz, California, student Kayla Penny (age 15) interviews Susan Fisher (age 45) about a childhood story and the effect it had on Susan’s future. Fisher shares her story of dealing with individuals troubled with mental health such...

Cristina Lash (35) talks with her mother Sara Velasco (63) about Sara's experience immigrating as a 7 year old from Mexico to the United States, about her long and thriving career as a doctor, and about the incredible goals her...

Nicholas Piediscalzi, a retired United Church of Christ minister, talks to us about his personal experience and relationship to peace, as well as his work in peace-making in larger settings. As a minister in Chicago in the 1940s and 1950’s...

The ten of us talked about how we hope to be remembered. Some were more vocal than others, including the French bull dog bean snoring in the background.

Kaitlin Murphy interviews her mom, Laura Murphy about her childhood, and favorite memories.

In this interview, I asked my mom some questions about compassion and life and carefully listened and dissected her answers.

Kendall, 18 years old, shares her experiences with love across all types, shedding light on her personal meaning of life.

Aliyah, 19, tells of her journey to self-valuement through love, loss, and change.

An interview with my mom where she shared some stories about the special people who have made her who she is today.

At dusk staring down the Manhattan Bridge, Chloe and myself attempted the impossible. An interview in the streets of Brooklyn. I realized I thought I knew how to share on the fly but then other memories came up and I...

One Small Step conversation partners Mitchell "Mitch" True (55) and Patti Lancaster (66) talk about connection, compassion, the justice system and education.

Mary Beth Major MS, APRN, AGNP-C Economic necessity was the impetus for enrolling in nursing classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Caring for medically complex patients experiencing health care inequities led me to St. Catherine University College for Adults...

Deborah Potter (52) shares a conversation with her daughter, Winona Bonnlander (23), about neurodivergence, Winona’s experiences in the school system, trauma, and about some of the people who were kind to Winona during that time.

Exploring Life’s meaning and questions, Novick & Falardeau discuss the importance of tapping into our innermost truth albeit facing limiting fears, and how being courageous means complete and total surrender.

Identity, faith, and purpose. How Jonah would like to be remembered.

One Small Step conversation partners Mollie Reinhart (54) and Matthew Davidson (49) discuss the "Befriend Movement" that Reinhart cofounded in Richmond, VA, both their parents' influences on their lives, and their experiences being misunderstood or rejected because of the current...

Vanessa G. (25) talks with her friend, Katya Chang (20) about kindness and spirituality.

Jerome Novey (76) shares a conversation with his daughter, Shannon Novey [no age given], about his decision to pursue a career as a lawyer instead of joining the family business.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Janis Baron, a teacher, principal, trainer and entrepreneur, shares her extraordinary life and the life lessons she has learned along the way.

I talk to my grandmother about growing up, having kids, moving, and her purpose in life.

Talking with my mom about life

Alp Acar, aged 14 interviewed his mother, Selin Acar, aged 50 at their home in California. Alp asked his mother about her memories from different stage of her life and any advice she has for him. Selin talked about what...

The interview began with the discussion of how being a parent changes you and your perspective on the life. It shifted to advice on how to raise your own child and what is important for that child to be given...

Allan is the recipient of the 2021 nursing Leadership Award and a conversation ensues that provides Allan an opportunity to share his story and view on leadership, philosophy, nursing career, and discrimination towards being gay.