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Maureen Horsley shares with her husband Joel, memories of winter while growing up on a farm in northwest Iowa during the 1950's.

Marianna Reidy (19) talks with her mother, Pamela Crossett (41) about how food, water and energy has impacted both of their lives differently.

Yadiel hernandez age 16 and yadira Valentin age 36. We are son and mother with us discussing her move to America and the experiences she had.

Interview with John Perek the grandfather of Hailey Paulick talks about life experiences in the 1960s.

Phyllis and her daughter Laura discussed the birth of Berkeley, Phyllis' son born in the late 70s, and how they were informed about his diagnosis of Down syndrome. In their conversation, they mentioned that one doctor advised against pursuing surgery...

Friends Beth Brockman Miller (56) and Ermyn King (70) talk about the impact of the Chautauqua Institution on their lives. They reflect on some of their memories of growing up at Chautauqua and the sense of community that they have...

One Small Step conversation partners Darlene Nuse (70) and Greg Alexander (46) discuss how they grew up, their faith, the effects of social media on youth, increasing divides and "true Kansas values: individuals helping other people."

One Small Step conversation partners Patrick Tyrrell (20) and Charlotte Hammond (18) find many commonalities and differences in their life experiences, general attitudes towards life and dreams of the future. They discuss religion, their parents, abortion and sex ed, and...

This recording is unique in that it interviews the spouse of a 36 year Navy veteran, a retired Navy Admiral and Vietnam War veteran who is also the mother of two former Naval Officers and the daughter-in-law of another career...

[Recorded: Thursday, February 29, 2024] UVA students Reese Leonard (20) from Aspen, Colorado and Julia McCormack (19) from Silver Spring, Maryland recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. They talked mostly about...

Jasper St. Bernard (40) speaks with his daughter Chaeli St. Bernard (17) about their fondest memories of one another, what they have learned from each other, and hopes for each of their futures.

Mary “Angelique” Guillory (53) speaks with conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] about beginning a new phase of their life after their mother’s passing and finding purpose and presence in life beyond caregiving.

Daughter Johanna Divine (50) speaks with her mother Margaret "Peggy" Barlow (80) about her life, including memories of family, education, international travels, and her career in the arts.

Ke'Shawn Collins (22) speaks with his mother, Alena Collins (40), about his gratitude for her support through his artistic career, and Alena expresses pride in her son's work. Both discuss life lessons and values they have leaned on throughout their...

Friends Dr. Kip Guilbeau (58) and Dr. Walter Davis Sr. (86) discuss Dr. Davis’s book "The Journey of a Sharecropper’s Kid: On a Mission to Forgiveness" and discuss Dr. Davis’s childhood and journey to becoming a pastor and minister.

Dr. Pamela Jackson (67) speaks with Natalie Bias (36) about their families, parenthood, and the ways their lives have changed over time.

Sidney Williams [no age given] speaks to his manager, Eric Breaux (45), about his upbringing, his music career, and his community in Louisiana.

Michelle Fontenot (58) speaks with her father, Donald "Don" Fontenot (81), about his family and early memories in Louisiana.

Cousin interview going through work life and growing up.

David Landaverde and his mother Paula Landaverde talk about her childhood. We also talk about religion and tradition. I am not sure she knows the whole 9/11 story. I love my mom.

Jitka shares her story of getting her nursing degree in communist ruled Czechoslovakia in 1985 and defecting to the U.S. two years later. In the U.S. she couldn't work as a nurse but it was all she ever wanted to...

Kai (16) has an engaging interview with his father William (53), in which he explores the experiences of his childhood and family while growing up in France, as well as navigating the challenges of growing up.

A 15-year-old girl named Lauren interviewed her 46-year-old mom Amanda about a specific memory that shows what it was like to raise Lauren as a young child.

Sarah Padgett interviews her friend Kaoutar Nassir about her journey moving from her childhood home in Tangier to her current home in Madrid, the obstacles she faced along the way, how she connects with herself, and her hopes for the...

Daniel has a friendly interview with his mom, discovering new things about her past. As he asks her questions, his mom reveals more and more about her life.