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Dr. RaShawn Johnson [no age given] and her daughter Tahlor Johnson (20) reflect on their journeys with education, health, and self discovery.

Tim Havis (33) and his father David Havis (70) talk about when Tim came out as gay, reflecting on growth and openness in their family.

Mother and daughter Leah Richmond (52) and Sarah Richmond (19) talk about their journey together as mother and daughter after Leah adopted Sarah from foster care at age 10.

Kerica Williams (47) and her son Ronald Wagner (21) share a conversation about travel, their aspirations for the future, and their relationship.

Patrese Griffin (41) speaks with her husband, Ed Genesis [no age given], about where they each were in life when they first met, the work they have been able to do together since meeting, and how they balance helping others...

Two stories about triumphing over fear of public speaking

Jerry Albrent (72) interviews his friend Matthew Haynes [no age given], the owner and founder of Club Q, where a mass shooting took place on November 19, 2022. Matthew reflects on how his life journey led him to open a...

Matt Mayberry (58) interviews his colleague Mayor John Suthers (71) about his experience in public service, how the city has changed over his life, and his reflections on leadership. Mayor John Suthers also shares stories from his childhood growing up...

[Recorded Tuesday, April 4th, 2023] Tera (32) and Kayla (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tera has a background in campaigning and advocacy and teaches high school History and ESL in Charlottesville. Kayla is a second...

Friends, colleagues, and "Mobes" Teriyana Morton (29) and Naomi Love (27) share a conversation remembering their year together on the StoryCorps Mobile Tour. The two tell stories from their shared stops in Springfield, Missouri; Missoula, Montana; Moses Lake, Washington; Boise,...

Coworkers Rosanna Castoreno (38) and Elizabeth Nava (23), talk about their experiences and perspective working for the organization, Southside First. They also talk about how they have grown, who has impacted their life, and how Southside First is helping the...

Glenn Seiden (75) talks with his granddaughter, Styra Goldblatt (17), about all things life.

Best friends Irene Cepeda (33) and Norma Ramirez (32) discuss friendship, conflict, and growth within their relationship.

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 23, 2022] Rollie (45) and Don (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rollie works for Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, and Don is a deacon who served as the chair of...

Sammye Walton (45) interviews her friend, Chris Gates (35), about his creation of and continued passion for MainSprings, a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a sustainable future for communities in East Africa.

Carmella Spinelli Miller (51) interviews her friend Shantina Evans (49) about how she escaped a cycle of crime to start her own beauty business, the school she has created to mentor young girls, and the life lessons that she has...

Seyi Falade (40) shares a conversation with her father, Christopher Falade (70), about their relationship, the beginning of their business, how their relationship has changed as a result of working together, and how their business has grown.

Teresa Wells (65) and her mentee, Brendan Gerdts (21), share a conversation about their friendship, their personal growth, their political views, and their hopes for the future.

Spouses, Lizzy Kelley (36) and Wade Bishop (46), talk about their relationship, their life during the pandemic, and the message they would like to share with their future selves.

Spouses Marie Santiago (31) and Danny Santiago (33) sit down for a conversation about the highs and lows of the years that they have spent together and offer some of the wisdom that they have gained along the way.

Danielle Patterson Varner (42) interviews her colleague Paul Pierce (68) about his career in the theater industry. They also discuss the importance of community theater as a space for storytelling and identity-building, as well as the legacy of kindness Paul...

One Small Step conversation partners, Dr. Fen Kennedy (32) and Sabrina Reynolds (49), discuss their relationship to the American South, how educational models influence politics, and the ways that they've become happier over the years.

Barbara talks about the losses and life experiences brought her to her career. She also talks about the types of grief.

I interviewed my mom (Melanie Hardeman), she is a nurse at Lake Norman Regional Medical center and has continued to work and guide others during this pandemic even through the struggles the nurses collectively face.

Nathan Garrett (20) talks with his father, Alan Garrett, about growing up, adulthood, relationships and values.