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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.

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA students Jane Motta (22) from Fredericksburg, VA and Raya Jabboure (21) from McLean, VA recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course (Lead from Anywhere). We discussed how our parents and...

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024] UVA Students Evan Crowne (22) from Virginia and Lyla Dennny (22) from Wyoming/Connecticut recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course Lead from Anywhere. They discussed political influences in their childhood,...

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...

[Recorded Monday, February 26, 2024] UVA students Lauren Vaillancourt (19) from Yorktown, VA, and Anika Wadehra (19) from Loudoun County, VA, recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course "Democracy and Public Service." Both students grew up...

One Small Step conversation partners Diane Knibbs (66) and Michael Dean (56) discuss their upbringings, relationships, their faith, racism in their communities, being informed citizens and extreme and moderate views.

One Small Step conversation partners Tammey Shimon (66) and Lara "Denise" Meirowsky (55) enjoy each other's company and discuss their families, their careers, teaching, love of both Texas and Kansas and how their faith guides them.

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...

Corinne Noufi (28) and her father, Rommel Noufi (72), explore the evolution of their father-daughter relationship following Rommel's life-threatening heart attack. They examine how this incident deepened their connection, highlighting the complex interplay of love, fear, and protection that now...

Laura recently met Benjamin, who went to school with her brother, Berkeley, who has Down syndrome. Benjamin sat next to Berkeley in sixth grade and he talked about the impact that year had on his life. Because of his exposure...

[Recorded: Tuesday, February 20, 2024] UVA students Emma Blumberg (19) from Long Island, New York, and Femi Shaikh (20) from Lorton, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course Democracy and Public Service. During this conversation,...

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Marsh (54) and Michelle Taylor (35) have a respectful conversation regarding their upbringing, immigration, and abortion issues.

One Small Step conversation partners Denise Ellis (70) and Carol Burch (82) discuss Buddhism and yoga, growing older, and what about their own political "side" makes them uncomfortable.

One Small Step conversation partners Gregory "Mike" Brown (66) and Christopher "Chris" Sanchez (35) discuss how faith connects to science and technology, their differing views on abortion, and how we can stop separating ourselves into "tribes."

One Small Step conversation partners Whitney Ferrin (35) and Ryan Broker (46) discuss how their political views have evolved and the challenges of communicating with family members who hold different beliefs.

One Small Step conversation partners Cindy Mills (69) and Julie Fox (62) discuss early memories of politics, their different opinions about Donald Trump, and their similar views on abortion.

One Small Step conversation partners Kym Bartolini (67) and Lynda Mehrens (74) have a conversation about the experiences that shaped them as people and political issues that they are passionate about.

One Small Step conversation partners Carson Goh (20) and Keli Hubert (22) discuss expressing their views on campus, feeling misunderstood, and the biggest challenges facing their generation.

One Small Step conversation partners John "Jack" Coleman (20) and Shakeb Arsalan (20) discuss growing up in predominantly male or female households, how they view the U.S. political system versus other global democracies, and whether they feel comfortable expressing their...

One Small Step conversation partners K. C. (30) and Heather Hildick (40) have a conversation about their connections to the catholic church, food and cooking, and the influential people in their lives.

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Barton (49) and AnnMarie Boyd (52) have a conversation about Wichita's political landscape, midwestern "niceness" vs. kindness, and loyalty to family.

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.

Venkata Duggireddy (17) interviews his mom about the transition between India and the US and the lessons she learned from it. She informs him on how she hopes to use them to help herself and others in the future.