More than a Sport: How Swimming has Shaped Jessica’s Life

Judy interviews Jessica on her transformative journey through swimming. It shows her reluctant beginnings in swim lessons to the lifelong friendships forged at her childhood swim team, The Ranch. As Jessica reflects on her relationship with swimming, she discovers the...

Anasuya Laha and Arindam Laha

Anasuya Laha (18) interviewed her father Arindam Laha (47) about his childhood in Calcutta, WB, India, moving with his family to America later in life, his experience in his field of study—computer science & engineering—and the impact of COVID-19 on...

Storey Squires and Steve Heck

This 63 year old professional at a non-profit, long term care facility talks about the institutional and personal impact of Covid on staff and residents.

Anna Bartlett and Kate Johnson

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...

Brycen and Laura L. – An Evening Interview

Brycen interviews his mother, Laura, on a cool October evening. They discuss family, memories, and growing up.

The Covid-19 Pandemic

My interviewee was my mother, Zara Pakroo. She is 51 years old. I interviewed her about the Covid-19 pandemic, more specifically the government’s handling of it and how she has felt with precautions and safety measures.

college success story telling

Lillian Hawksworth and Audrey Foster, two swimmers, going into the depths of life growing up and toxicity in the world of high-school swimming.

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Cesslie Pharr and Dean Burns

Husband and wife Dean Burns (56) and Cesslie Joy Pharr (50) discuss their love story, their travel adventures, and their hopes for the future.