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My grandpa, Sathyanarayanan, is a leader who has a hand-pump chain making business across India.

Brooke Hennesey recalls a story about how mentorship can come from the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We talked about a lot, from becoming a stay at home mom, to marriage, to trusting your gut, and so much more.

Debra Gipson (53) talks with her pastor and friend, Kenneth Moss (65), about her experience as an African American woman in the military. She discusses her decade of time in the military and shares stories of times when she exerted...

We shared our personal Girl Scout journeys and how Girl Scouts prepares us to be advocates for girls and women locally, nationally, and globally. We also discussed the impact of growing up in Orange County :)

We talked about her experience as a first generation Asian immigrant and also her experience with parenting and how she had leadership doing those things

Were conversation was about my mom's leadership role at her company.

I share what I have done to be a better leader, and also share that leadership is a two way street, meaning you have to guide yourself first, and then help others after.

One Small Step conversation partners Donald (Don) Harner (51) and Amy Akao (41), talk about their experiences on September 11, 2001 (this interview was conducted September 11, 2021), what the idea of “equality” means to them, and how the events...

I interviewed my grandmother (my "Oh-wa"), and we discussed her experiences in the United States, how she perceives herself, and advice that can resonate with everyone.

Cohort-mates Madeline Blyveis (31) and Tessa Fenstermaker (24) discuss their love of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the lessons they have learned as young women who love the outdoors.

This interview discusses the leadership style and personal experiences of a father based on the Five Leadership Pillars.

An inspiring physics teacher, a lesson on the Copernican Revolution, and an immense awe sparked by the night sky ignited a passion for learning and research for Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Dr. Zurbuchen shares...

Claire chats with Scott Christy about her 2015 NOLS Semester in Baja.

Nick talks about why benign a swim coach is is a good experience to better leadership skills.

Heather, Clinical Nutrition Manager with Providence Infusion and Pharmacy in Eastern WA and Oregon Talks about her not straight path into the role she has at present moment. Alternative nutrition support and how important it is for those who cannot...

Megan Cherry discusses about her leadership experience and some challenges that she faced.

Work, Religion, and Love

A college student talks about what helped him to become a leader and mentor and how his learning disability helped him.

Friends and colleagues Lisa Nutter (58) and Denise Barreto (51) talk about the history of their relationship and their shared work on Community Impact Investment.

One Small Step partners John Jones (55) and Rebecca Snell (55) discuss patriotism, the affects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and advice they'd give their younger selves.

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

Former coworkers William "Bill" Menke (80) and Thomas "Tom" Gilbert (71) remember their time working together at the beginning of the North Country Trail (NCT) and the challenges and wins they both experienced on the job.

Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis (81) speaks with her son Randal Schwallie (60) about her life and career path

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