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Laurent Sanchez (34) talks to her husband, James Barnes (32), about their first year of marriage, meeting family in Colombia, and future family plans.

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...

Nancy Gibbs (64) and her daughter Charlotte May (29) reflect on their individual and shared memories at Chautauqua Institution as Charlotte looks forward to having her wedding there in a few months.

Jennifer Fallon (51) speaks with spouse Robert Conk (61) on how they met, their relationship, and the memories of their lives.

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.

One Small Step conversation partners Veronica (36) and Jenni (42) have a conversation about their backgrounds growing up and living in different places, their experiences living abroad in Italy, and their views on having diverse communities and perspectives in their...

Sheri Anderson (59) talks with her daughter Miranda Lynch (29) reflect on their relationship and their shared love of history.

Siblings Sally Donlon (69) and Jon Donlon (72) recall growing up in downtown Lafayette and their favorite childhood memories.

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.

Friends Ruth Foote [no age given] and Grace Hamilton-Mayfield (63) discuss Grace’s journey to opening the Hamilton Academy of the Arts, a performing arts academy for children of color in Lafayette and St. Landry parishes.

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.

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

Wynter Mathews [no age given] speaks with her husband John “Wes” Mathews (44) about what drew them both to military service, positive role models, and the differences in military service within their families.

Friends Michelle MacFadyen (57) and Hector LaSala (74) discuss Hector's journey to Louisiana from El Salvador and their work together with asylum seekers, mainly Spanish-speaking Latin American women.

Friends Lena Richardson (36) and Alena Fields (45) discuss their work promoting health and wellness in Louisiana, as well as the rich culture of food that can make healthy eating difficult. Lena and Alena share their journeys in this field...

Faryal Atif (no age provided) shares with conversation partner Franchesca Peña (no age provided) her story of coming to Lafayette, Louisiana and the ways she has acclimated to a new place that has now become home.

Friends and former colleagues Lisa Quick [no age given] and Beth Berghoff [no age given] have a conversation about Beth's life.

Monika Nikore [no age given] has a second conversation with her mother, Vimal Nikore (86). This conversation adds greater detail to Vimal's childhood which includes the 1947 Partition of India.

Monika Nikore [no age given] has a conversation with her mother, Vimal Nikore (86), about her life in India, both before and after the Partition of 1947.

Friends Michael Woods (36) and Lonnie Halkmon (38) have a conversation about their youth, spreading love, and their work at Dream Builders 4 Equity.

Tiffany Jenkinks (31) interviews her colleague Benjamin Ortiz Sr. (76) about his family background and his military service in the Air Force.