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One Small Step conversation partners Gentry Garner (41) and Josiah Blodget (29) find commonality in their discussion of faith, political extremism vs. centrism, the importance of conversation, and relating to their loved ones.

Laura recently met Benjamin, who went to school with her brother, Berkeley, who has Down syndrome. Benjamin sat next to Berkeley in sixth grade and he talked about the impact that year had on his life. Because of his exposure...

Friends Belinda Jones (63) and Kiana Garius (23) discuss interracial and intergenerational friendship.

Friends Karuna Schwartz (48) and Joan Rudnitzki (74) talk about non-profit work and the importance of mindfulness practices, especially following the pandemic.

One Small Step partners Michael Harvey (48) and Andrew Perkel (62) have a conversation about the war on drugs, the assumptions they came in with about each other, and having progressive views in policing.

One Small Step Partners Marianne Vermeer (60) and Erik Stearns (51) sit down for a conversation about their life experiences and their passions.

Friends LueRachelle Brim-Atkins (76) and Jacquelyn Howard [no age given] discuss LueRachelle's childhood in Texas and her experiences with desegregation at the University of Texas. After college, LueRachelle took an internship as a teacher in Rochester, NY, and ultimately moved...

Colleagues and friends Amy Fields (48) and Jenn Studebaker (40) discuss their work with Sunshine House, Inc., finding community in West Texas, and their passion for the work they do.

Shamika Wilson (47) speaks with her friend Jill Henderson (57) about losing her son Draylen. Shamika shares memories of Draylen and reflects on the grieving process and the importance of having a support system.

Virginia Fraire [no age given] and Jacob Fraire [no age given] discuss immigration to the United States, growing up in poverty, and the importance of education. Jacob and his family immigrated from Mexico to the United States, where they were...