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One Small Step partners Gregory "Greg" Frazee (62) and Aaron Domini (43) share about their childhoods and upbringings, reflect on the impact of social programs both historically and in the present, and discuss their biggest accomplishments in life.

One Small Step conversation partners Benita Conde (47) and John Marklin (67) exchange their lived experiences. They connect on the parallels in their seemingly disparate political journeys, voting as independents outside of parties that have disappointed them, and John shares...

One Small Step partners Faithea Foster (46) and Robert "Bob" Hisel (81) share what they learned from their families and how their upbringings influence their politics.

One Small Step conversation partners Maxxx Dennis (48) and Stephen Davies (54) discuss concerns about loss of fellowship in the world, Fredericksburg moving forward as a community, and the complexities of coming out.

One Small Step conversation partners K. C. (30) and Heather Hildick (40) have a conversation about their connections to the catholic church, food and cooking, and the influential people in their lives.

Longtime family friends Barbara Fried (87) and Leigh Sato (61) discuss the founding of Innisfree Village and how its challenges, ideals, and opportunities have evolved over time.

One Small Step partners Jaclyn Witthoefft (41) and Susan Gardner (46) talk about their relationships with their fathers, their spirituality, and why it’s hard to have difficult conversations with those close to you.

One Small Step partners Jennifer Yox (37) and Pat Keebler (75) have a conversation about titling memoirs, history being written by the victors, and learning to give people the benefit of the doubt.

One Small Step conversation partners Mackenzie Babichenko (40) and Greta Harris (63) have a conversation about their experience working on the Virginia Redistricting Committee and how they bridge their political divide and became friends.

One Small Step conversation partners Eva Clarke (64) and Joan "Joni" Albrecht (57) have a conversation about their personal experiences with their church, relationships, and environmental conservation.

One Small Step partners Leila Christenbury (73) and Robert "Tony" Craven (67) have a conversation about the importance of learning how to learn, their journeys with the church, and teachers unions.

*Interview in Spanish* student, Alexa Corales interviews the amazing and difficult life of Miguel Angel Corales Lira. Many unknown facts are discovered as we dive deeper into the life of Miguel and all the obstacles he has needed to face.

[Recorded Friday, May 19, 2023] Dave (53) and John (39) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. John is a proud father and teaches college writing and literature. Dave has worked in the tourism industry, as an actor,...

Sisters Beth Papatones Wheland (66) and Jan Papatones Crowley (69) talk about Beth's time in the Marine Corps and its impact on her as a person.

[Recorded: Friday, August 19, 2022] Jim and Michael record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim is retired from 30 years of United Methodist pastoring and now volunteers to help reduce food insecurity in Albemarle County while Michael...

David Martin talks about a tiny glimpse of his 40 year career as a police officer.

[Recorded: Wednesday, September 21, 2022] Christianna (21) and Russ (71) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Christianna is an undergraduate exchange student at the University of Virginia and Russ is a small business owner and a...

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...

Clint McGuire (58) speaks with his friend and colleague Christopher Jewels-Booth (46) about their experience at USC-Aiken in the theatre department.

While I got to talk with my family during our thanksgiving get-togethers, my Tio Rico and Tia Diana live in Virginia and were unable to come. As a result, I wanted to make sure that I called and was able...

Jaha Cummings (50) speaks with his mother Martha Bireda (78) about the importance of community, people who influenced him during childhood, and carrying on his ancestors' legacies.

One Small Step conversation partners Julia Hoffman (21) and Carson Giocondo (21) discuss their changing beliefs, familial connections and parental expectation, their college experiences, and their hopes for their futures.

Work and childhood life

Conner Harry interviews his grandfather about childhood and engineering.

Talked with my grandfather about his childhood and youth.