Sy Barry and Alex Wu

Sy Barry recounts his story of how he overcame his tough childhood through his passion and love for drawing. Eventually becoming a renowned comic book and comic strip artist, he was able to find success and contentment in both his...

Nancy Barlowe and Cameron Madden

[Recorded: Thursday, February 29, 2024] UVA students Nancy (20) from the Fairfax, Virginia area and Cameron (20) from the Richmond, Virginia area recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course "Democracy and Public Service." They talked...

Rommel Noufi and Daughter: Check Your Tire Pressure.

Corinne Noufi (28) and her father, Rommel Noufi (72), explore the evolution of their father-daughter relationship following Rommel's life-threatening heart attack. They examine how this incident deepened their connection, highlighting the complex interplay of love, fear, and protection that now...

Lucretia Cushman Peterson

Lucretia talks about growing up in Kansas, her family, and the importance of loving and accepting others regardless of race or religion.

Emma Smith and Mary Margaret Sell

UVA students Mary Margaret, 20, from Dallas, TX, and Emma, 19, from Fauquier County, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. During this conversation, Emma and Mary Margaret discussed a variety...

The red head girl behind me

The redhead girl behind me is Layla. I first met her in our team sports class. We were playing hockey and we ended up on the same team. I need someone other than sweaty boys to talk to so I...

Yana Teixeira Interview with Paulo Teixeira (Father)

Paulo Teixeira talks about his family, his childhood and moving to America when he was 19 years old.

Bill Porter Interview with William Porter (Grandfather)

William Porter (80) answers questions about his life and gives advice on how to live a happy life.