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[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] Al Pola, a 64-year-old from Charlottesville, VA, and Kamell Minor, a 20-year-old from St. Louis, MI, shared their personal experiences with in-group identity and acceptance, emphasizing the need for empathy and open-mindedness in creating inclusivity....

Yada Taepanicharoen(16) and her mother, Rachel Taepanicharoen(51), talk about her life's significant moments. She shares some of her hopes growing up and a snippet into rough times in her young adult life. Her answers reflect the love she has for...

I interviewed my mom and asked her a few in depth questions.

Natasha Seng, program director for COLOR Club and Design Education at Publicolor on gratitude and happiness.

Dr. Shonda Brooks (50) speaks with her colleague Shawana Johnson (43) about their passion for reproductive justice and the health disparities and adverse outcomes for those experiencing childbirth, particularly Black women. Both emphasize the culture surrounding birth and reproductive care,...

I interviewed my mom about some of her favorite experiences and wishes in life :)

I got to learn much more about my sisters and I found out things that I have never know. I really enjoyed there in-depth responses. I can't wait to listen to this in a few years. They were very fun...

I Kyle kennedy(16) Interveiwed my mother Heather kennedy(40) about who has encouraged her and if she and her younger self would be or are satisfied with her life now. She stated that the ones to encourage her the most and...

Lexie Reesman, 16, interviews her mother, Marcie Reesman, 52, about her life, and the importance of laughter.

Katy Kuykendall interviews her biological grandfather, Cecil who is now her Father after he and his wife adopted Katy and her twin brother at the age of 3. In the interview they talk about Cecil’s memories and views on how...

Allison talks about her time here at Ole Miss and what has been the most challenging and the most fun.

In this interview Yara, a 15 year old, and her grandfather, Dave, who is 80, talk about the continuity and changes from growing up in the 40s to modern day. It explores subjects from wars, innovations, education, and politics.

This interview is about success and happiness and how to achieve both.

This interview is about success and happiness and what you can do to achieve those things at the same time.

Diane Routh Parks (83) recalls her childhood, family, grandparents, and life as a mother of six.

Harlan Wiman and Dr. Sevcik discuss psychology, learning how to learn, and cultivating a life you love.

One Small Step partners Anita Stoudmire (55) and Kathleen Van Riesen (74) discuss the "loneliness epidemic," free speech, and their opinions about transgender youth.

Mark Sarich [no age given] tells his friend and mentee Gavyn Hagan (24) about the tight-knit Eastern European community he grew up with in Madison, Wisconsin.

One Small Step partners Kitra Mwania (36) and Nicholas Bown (25) have a conversation about the need for in-person civil conversations, criticism of one's country as patriotism, and the separation of church and state.

Eli Goodman (17) talks with his childhood best friend David (17) about the struggles of growing up in poverty without biological parents, and how the pain of his past positively affected his future.

One Small Step conversation partners John Flynn (70) and Josh Leach (32) discuss about politics.

Spouses Anne Hensley (49) and Chafe Hensley (48) discuss their future, happiness, the importance of community, and their joint business venture Weirder Wonderland LLC.

One Small Step partners Georgeann Jones-Broth (72) and Joseph "Joe" Gabriszeski (72) being apart of military families and their unique political perspectives.

Ashley Choker (38) interviews her colleague, Melody Woods (43), about her upbringing, her experience as a troubled teen struggling with substance abuse and the law, and her eventual recovery. Note: This recording has in-depth descriptions of substance abuse and domestic...

Channon Mondoux [no age given] and Jodi Michaels [no age given] come together to talk about Canadiana Fest, a festival that Channon is putting on in October 2023 to celebrate Canadian culture (canadianafest.fun). Channon also reflects on the experiences that...