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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...

Colleagues Vince "Vinnie" Whibbs (77) and Rosetta Taylor (61) talk about the work they do with Re-entry Alliance Pensacola (REAP) where they assist those leaving jail and prison with getting back into the community to become, self-sufficient and productive. They...

Grandma O, my empathetic 78 year old Grandma, has an inspirational backstory. She partook in many extracurriculars such as doing dance, stage makeup, swim, and taking French, and she worked in a bakery where she met her husband of over...

Andover Stories of American Identity: a conversation with Janet Hamlin about her extraordinary childhood and life that gives her perspective to be compassionate and passionate.

I interviewed Kristie Smith for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully answered questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

One Small Step partners Deborah "Debbie" DiazGranados (48) and Blair Grossman (59) discuss religion, community, and their lived experiences of exclusion.

My mom and I talked about many things including her experience being a first generation American, her job, any regrets, and how she would like to be rememebered.

Nick Piediscalzi, a retired minister, talks about what brought him to Peace United Church of Christ in Santa Cruz California. He admires the active, lively congregation here where people are not afraid to be vulnerable in church. Nick explains: “In...

Melissa and her son Nash (age 8) talk about what peace and peace-making mean to them. Melissa reminds us of the Dalai Lama quote "If you wish to have peace in the world, start with yourself." And Nash says "if...

To get a better opportunity for himself, Pasquale DiBari Sr. had to emigrate from his friends and family in Italy and immigrate to America. Throughout his journey, he endured many hardships and struggles, but it was all worth it in...

Part 1 interview with dad

Jaime Staengel (29) interviews her friend Michael Hutchinson (75) about his work as a registered nurse.

Friends Michael Woods (36) and Lonnie Halkmon (38) have a conversation about their youth, spreading love, and their work at Dream Builders 4 Equity.

Esposos Karolina Beltran (47) y Jose Beltran (47) hablan de sus recuerdos, cuando Jose tenía el virus de COVID-19, y sus esperanzas para el futuro, y el agradecimiento. [Spouses Karolina Beltran (47) and Jose Beltran (47) talk about their memories, Jose...

Courtney McNeil (45) speaks with her mother Leslie McGowan (73) about childhood memories, her family background, and her experiences as a working mother.

Anna offers an emotional first-hand account of her family’s experiences during the war.

My mother, Mandy, and I talk about how specific people in her life have made her more empathetic.

Empathy

How I used empathy to mend a lifelong friendship.

Deborah Allen talks to Bart Gross about his life and the hope he has for future LGBTQ people

New friends Delilah Ramos (27) and Frederic Winkler (40) talk about foster care, cultural diversity, and collaborating with other artists.

Marlene Ceragno (66) and her friend Gerald "Jerry" Schweibel (89) share how they are involved at the Kaplen Jewish Community Center, where they serve seniors and young children, respectively. They also discuss their family histories, being involved in their community,...

I interviewed my Cousin Odalis Sanchez. She is 25 years old and we talked about her background. And how the obstacles she had to overcome

One Small Step partners Ameya King (31) and Andrea Williams [no age given] talk about their childhoods in Singapore, cultural differences, and their families.