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An interview between Natalie Parkinson and her grandmother, Grandma Karen Parkinson. They discuss Karen’s early life and her education. They focus on her work in domestic help services during the later Civil Rights Movement.

Clara Cardriche (60) is interviewed by her niece, Tayra Cardriche (37), about her early childhood, how her parents met, her mother's immigration from Cuba, the love for her eldest brother, and finally, the forming of her Black identity as she...

[Recorded Tuesday, May 17, 2022] Sam Heath (35) and Julia Kwiatkowski (27) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Sam Heath discusses his experience working towards criminal justice reform, while Julia discusses her time as a social worker...

One Small Step conversation partners Don Linscheid (76) and Joyce Estes (64) talk about their experiences caring for individuals with disabilities, and their frustrations with the current state of US politics.

David began his career in social work at The Mount right out of college. His godmother was on the board and helped his get his job. His family connections to The Mount run deep. His daughters both attended the daycare...

Evan McGloin (32) shares a conversation with his sister, Meredith McGloin (39), about his experiences working at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and about the impact that one person can make in others’ lives.

Hope Winship (40) has a conversation with her father, Jim Winship (73), about college, friendships, El Salvador, and the importance of friends and family given recent health challenges.

Friends and colleagues Katelyn Jurney (30) and Renee’ Sites-Erwin (48) share a conversation about advocating for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. They talk about the importance of both language and cultural access to public services and about...

Coworkers and friends Katie Koepke (43) and Amanda Edwards (40) discuss their work as a nurse and social worker, their experiences with dying patients, and the healthcare system in the United States.

Lindsay and Angelica reflect on their first year of their Master of Social Work program and their field experience.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Caren Fishman, born in Portland, Maine, talks about her childhood growing up Jewish, and how she eventually settled in Andover with her family. Through volunteer work, she found a way to give back to the...

Friends and colleagues Dorymar Torres-Rosas (22) and Shayla Garcia (26) reflect on teaching social-emotional learning during COVID, their work with Paso del Norte Center for Hope, and life in El Paso.

In this interview we talk about Kristi's official title and a little bit about her schooling at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As well as what age group she worked with as a clinical social worker.

Co-Executive Directors Audrey Morrissey (58) and Lisa Goldblatt Grace (53) of My Life My Choice remember their first meeting, reflect on the growth of their organization My Life My Choice, and discuss the importance of uplifting the voices of survivors...

Spouses Paul Wilkes (83) and Tracy Wilkes (69) share a conversation about approaching their fortieth wedding anniversary, the early days of their relationship, and the adventure they have been on together ever since.

An Interview with the Associate Director of Writing and Academic Support, Academic Success Center, Stripe Gandara.

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Facilitator Janet Frey asks Sarah Berg about her life, and her mother, an influential psychoanalyst.

Mia Kiemele talks with her daughter Ava about her career path. She tells stories about how her degree and social work background helped her throughout life.

Yolanda Benitez (59) interviews her cousin, Ann Marie Ortolaza (60), about her parents' love story.

Stacey speaks to her childhood experiences regarding racism, not being proud of her heritage, and how that has influenced her choices and mindset as a social worker in America.

One Small Step conversation partners Erica Johnson (51) and Randall Burns (74) talk about their political beliefs, people who share those beliefs, and issues in Alaska.

Dr. Carolyn Daniels (no age given) speaks with Sara Barkouli (24) on her career in social work and teaching, meeting a memorable friend and colleague that influenced her work, and the future of the profession.

Jeff Feldman shares his story of social work--from clinical to advocacy and working on behalf of his colleagues at the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey.

Talking with my mother as I have started to do hospice work to learn about her experiences with end-of-life care over many years.