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My mom (age 44) and I (age 15) talking about my mom’s childhood, how she met my dad, and what impacts were made in her life. My mom talks about the relationships she has with her siblings and my dad....

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 15, 2022] Stacy Bolling (44) and Susan Wenger (83) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Susan shares her experiences growing up in the mid-20th century, including the Civil Rights era and the Vietnam War....

Ruth DeBuck describes her childhood and early adult life, describing scenes of growing up in the south, enlightening vacations to south america, family vacations, and her educayion. She then describes each of her siblings and their proffesions, and some memories...

Fiona talks about her life in South Africa and what it was like raising her children in America.

[Recorded Thursday, April 27th, 2023] Brenden (36) and Mandy (45) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Brenden has served in the US Army for nearly 18 years, with an interest in the American founding and military history....

Michael Moore (50) interviews his stepfather Louis "Lou" Saunders (90) about his upbringing, growing up during the Great Depression and the different roles he's occupied in his lifetime.

Mark and Kyle discuss how they got to and started families in Richmond, Va, how their political views have changed over the years, and how the educational choices they made for their kids reflect their desires for the welfare of...

We talked about my moms life, mostly about her dad/ my grandfather and how he was in the army and they moved a lot. We also talked about her life decisions and etc.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 9th, 2022] Carol (71) and Aly (38) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carol is deeply involved in the Waynesboro community, although she is originally from a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania, spending...

CeCe describes what it was like to move from Virginia to South Carolina. She is a classmate of mine and I have always wanted to know more about how and where she grew up. She has a lot to say...

[Recorded Friday, December 10, 2021] Jody Esselstyn (50) and Michael Barnard (64) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jody is a school nurse and mother of three living in suburban Charlottesville, and Michael is retired from a...

This is about Matties life in PA verses VA. How much her life changed/didn't change, and who she misses.

An interview with my mother about coming to The United States and technological advancements and opinions.

Henry McCoy (59) sits down with his mother-in-law, Margaret Black (85), to ask about her and her sisters' adventures in "show biz."

Lillian and Steven talk about what it means to be American and address factors such as childhoods and education.

[Recorded: Friday, March 29, 2024] Susan Gallander (52) from Charlottesville, VA and NB (20) from Charlottesville, VA immediately bonded over the importance of elementary education, as Susan is a teacher and N is studying education. Both participants are religious, and...

One Small Step conversation partners Robert "Rob" Roper (53) and Diane Montgomery-Logan (74) hold different political perspectives, but share a mutual love of painting with oils. The two talk about good vs. evil, school choice, race issues, wealth, poverty and...

[Recorded Friday, September 15, 2023] Tanner (19) from Chesapeake, Virginia, and Alex (18) also from Chesapeake, Virginia participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Tanner shares how his...

[Recorded: Friday, July 29, 2022] Ben (35) and Sara (66) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ben's family has lived in Charlottesville for generations, and he shares what it was like growing up here and facing the...

E. Larry Keating (81) talks with his granddaughter, Audrey Gilmore (17), about his work and life entwined with the places he's lived. They discuss the values impressed by locales ranging from Ireland to Lake Allatoona, Georgia, and the ways in...

My friend Anne Hermann has long had a passion for and involvement with the field of mental health services, particularly for older adults.

[Recorded: Friday, December 3, 2021] Liz (43) and John (68) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Liz is a mother of three teenagers and teaches at a local elementary school in Albemarle County. John opened a yoga...

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

In this interview, conducted on June 7th, 2018, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ms. Elizabeth Voegeli, a beloved teacher in the Tallwood High School’s Global Studies and World Languages Academy, talks about her childhood and the past experiences that shapes who...