HC and CG

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students HC (22) from Arlington VA and CG (22) from US Virgin Islands recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Lead from Anywhere. They talked about polarization in politics and...

Brenna McNair and Bob Bailey

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students Brenna McNair (22) from Annapolis, Virginia and Bob Bailey (22) from Richmond, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead from Anywhere'. They discussed their political affiliations, how...

Elyse Rogers Interview with Derrylyn Gorski

Derrylyn Gorski (74) talks with her grandaughter, Elyse Rogers (19) about her childhood in the Bronx, Changes in Fuel, Food, and political attitudes through her life.

Mary Margaret Sell and Emma Smith

[Recorded Wednesday, February 28, 2024] UVA students Mary Margaret (20) from Dallas, TX, and Emma (19) from Fauquier County, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. During this conversation, Emma and...

Steve Abid and Jany Avalos

In a captivating dialogue, retired educator Steve and current GRCC employee Jany delve into Steve's illustrious career trajectory and post-retirement experiences, emphasizing the significance of teaching and the invaluable skill of intuition in decision-making.

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Beth Ankerholz and Jeffrey Valdez

One Small Step conversation partners Beth Ankerholz (70) and Jeffrey Valdez (64) reflect upon arriving at a similar place in their lives, despite having taken very different paths. They discuss their changing political views, changing religious views, connection to nature...

Thor Fjellstedt – packing family home in North Carolina to move in with son’s family in Florida

Thorsten Fjellstedt 82 interviewed by his son Anders Fjellstedt 42 in Thor’s home of 35 years as he prepares to move to Florida and live with Anders’ family. Thor reflects on his life in his house in Chapel Hill, NC,...

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Hazel Dickfoss and Maria Dickfoss

Hazel Dickfoss (80) talks with her granddaughter, Maria Dickfoss (18), about her life in England, her immigration to the United States, getting married, starting a family, and changes she has seen in her lifetime.

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Robert Pearce and Mary Ann Pearce

Spouses Robert Pearce (88) and Mary Ann Pearce (87) talk about their love of farming and the hard work involved in their journey to success at Pearce's Farm Stand. They also discuss the changes they have observed over their lifetimes.

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Claire Alvarado and Alphe Delahoussaye

Claire Alvarado (56) speaks with her stepfather, Alphe "Jim" Delahoussaye (85), a retired biologist and lifelong naturalist, on his love for the Atchafalaya River Basin and the recordings he made of residents of the Basin, archived in the Library of...

Environmental Influences Related to Moving in Adolescence

In this podcast, I talk with my mother about what it was like moving and changing environments during her adolescence.

Gibson Bean and his grandmother Renee Booker discuss the Civil Rights Movement and how it shaped her life

Throughout this interview that happened on November 26th 2023 in Birmingham AL, Gibson Bean (18) talks with his grandmother Renee Booker (71) about her struggles coping with the sudden change of culture that was the Civil Rights movement and how...

My Mom’s life

This is an interview between me, Sadhana (age 15) and my mom, Padmaja. We talked about my mom’s life when she was growing up, and how things have changed, along with what she’s proud of and how she’d like to...

Ariel Jin’s interviewing her dad, Young-hoon Jin, on November 26th, 2023.

In this interview, Ariel Jin interviews her dad about how his experiences as a child/teen changed his adulthood for better or for worse. She talks about the major transitions and moments in life that affected her dads future.

A nice chat with my mom

Me and my mom talk about on her birthday our experiences over the past year with much change.

My StoryCorps Conversation with Moses Wang: How Do We See Our Lifelong Challenges?

In this conversation, Lizhen Liu and Moses wang are two students from China who are currently studying in Virginia Tech. They discussed some challenges that happened in life that really affected us for years. Also how should we do to...

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Rochelle Williams and Charles Williams

Rochelle Williams (55) speaks with her husband Charles Williams (53) about her family’s history in Plateau, AL, also known as Africatown. The two discuss the new attention the community is receiving in light of the discovery of the Clotilda ship...

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Quentin Wilson and Lee Selleck

Friends Quentin Wilson [no age given] and Lee Selleck [no age given] come together 50 years after they graduated high school together in Kirkwood, Missouri. The two talk about the value of listening, the divides in our country, and how...

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Jesse Hill and Penny Hogan

One Small Step conversation partners Jesse Hill Jr. (37) and Penny Hogan (73) discuss about politics.

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Carrie Russell and Leslie Rubio

One Small Step conversation partners Carrie Russell (60) and Leslie Rubio (62) discuss about politics.

Bereket Erecha and Aiche Sy

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Bereket (33) and Aiche (28) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville. Bereket has 10+ years experience in peacebuilding, journalism, and public relations and is Program Advisor with Dexis Consulting Group. Aiche has 3+...