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Desire discusses the impact of economics within the criminal justice system with Lauren

Paul spoke with Rori, the creator of the Walk-A-Mile program, to discuss his educational encounter while shadowing a colleague for the program. During their conversation, Paul shares the valuable insights he gained from his experience, particularly in understanding the financial...

Guadalupe Altamirano Gutierrez joins Eliana Nunez in discussing her important dreams that have come to life.

Colleagues Katherine Burgess (31) and Michael "Mike" Finch (35) talk about their upbringing and how they became interested in journalism.

One Small Step conversation partners Greta Harris (63) and Mackenzie Babichenko (40) have a conversation about their educational paths and the work that they now do In the political and non-profit worlds.

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Davis (64) & Mary Lewis (78) discuss their lifelong witnessing of race relations, racism, and working for change.

One Small Step conversation partners Tyler Sierra (27) & Shay Baranowski (54) reflect upon their childhoods, how their political views have changed over time and their hopes for their community.

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Benjamin (56) and David Wright (67) have a conversation about hunting, empathy, and their experiences in Oregon.

Aiesha Hunter (35) and Tajama Phillips (43) discuss their work with Indomitable Families affected by Incarceration and their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.

Amigas y colegas Ines Negrette (no edad) y María Bozo (no edad) hablan de su inmigración a los Estados Unidos, su trabajo en CasaLuz, y las maneras en que han crecido con los años. [Friends and colleagues Ines Negrette (no...

In this conversation I am talking to my neighbor about her time in Paris. She spent all of her college years in France. In the recording we talk about what it was like to study abroad.

Chris Spangler talks with his cousin Wesley Donaldson and friend Joseph Palmer, who are both Police Officers and went to high school together, about how to better reform the police. With many calling for defunding the police, what are some...

One Small Step conversation partners Nate Yoder (52) and Austin Turner (31) talk about growing up in relatively homogenous areas, expanding their point of view, their shifting politics and parenting.

Grandma O, my empathetic 78 year old Grandma, has an inspirational backstory. She partook in many extracurriculars such as doing dance, stage makeup, swim, and taking French, and she worked in a bakery where she met her husband of over...

One Small Step partners Erin Meadors (39) and Leigh Ann Link (40) discuss how trauma leads to substance abuse and mental illness, experiencing loneliness in their respective careers, and why adapting to technology is "making us sick."

Mary Reddit (62) interviews her colleague and friend County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood (70) about her life of public service, what she wishes more people knew about the justice system, and how she would like to be remembered.

One Small Step conversation partners Carson Berrier (23) and Anna Koutsouftikis (18) talk about how they grew up, their religious beliefs, politics, their interests and what they see and hope for their futures.

Jaime Staengel (29) interviews her friend Michael Hutchinson (75) about his work as a registered nurse.

Angelo Vidal (23) interviews his colleague Jamitra Fulleord (27) about her work with incarcerated women. Jamitra shares the unique challenges that women in the Missouri prison system face and specific ways they can be supported.

grandma talks about many interesting things that happened in her life, including growing up in new york, her job, and being an activist in the 1960s.

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

Tracey Haynes (45) and her mother Sandy Haynes (76) talk about their connection, reincarnation, and how they'd like to spend the rest of their lives.

Esposos Karolina Beltran (47) y Jose Beltran (47) hablan de sus recuerdos, cuando Jose tenía el virus de COVID-19, y sus esperanzas para el futuro, y el agradecimiento. [Spouses Karolina Beltran (47) and Jose Beltran (47) talk about their memories, Jose...

One Small Step partners Michael "Mike" Shih (41) and Robyn Bowman (62) sit down for a conversation about mental health, the criminal justice system, and the current state of affairs in Ukraine.

Sabrina King (20) interviews Stephanie Williams (51) about her experience organizing and advocating for her community, reflecting on the barriers she has overcome as a Black woman in politics and the importance of representation. In 2018, Stephanie became the first...