Mila Snyder and Brian Warden

[Recorded: Thursday, February 22, 2024] UVA students Brian Warden (19) from Morgantown, WV and Jamila Snyder (19) from Pittsburg, PA recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Public Service and Democracy. They discussed that both of...

Maanya Chitrapu and Tanya Rao

Maanya Chitrapu (17) discusses with her neighbor, Tanya Rao (26), about her academic and career experiences in dentistry. Tanya offers unique advice and stories.

Kaoutar Nassir and Sarah Padgett

Sarah Padgett interviews her friend Kaoutar Nassir about her journey moving from her childhood home in Tangier to her current home in Madrid, the obstacles she faced along the way, how she connects with herself, and her hopes for the...

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MaryBeth Shaw and John Shaw

MaryBeth Shaw (63) and John Shaw (77) speak about their marriage, the challenges they have faced, and the business they have built together.

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Pat Faherty and Dennis Faherty

Dennis Faherty (61) interviews his wife, Pat Faherty (62), about her childhood memories, and she shares her experiences growing up all over the country.

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Shermaine Perry-Knights and Morgan Zipf-Meister

Shermaine Perry-Knights (37) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Morgan Zipf-Meister (40), about her upbringing as a military brat and messages behind the books she has written.

Carol Bingaman and Aly Brookland

[Recorded: Thursday, February 9th, 2022] Carol (71) and Aly (38) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carol is deeply involved in the Waynesboro community, although she is originally from a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania, spending...

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Andrea Ohl and Julia Green

Mother and daughter Andrea “Ann” Ohl (81) and Julia Green (53) share a conversation about Ann’s years growing up in Iowa, her love of archaeology, and her experience building a house in West Texas. Julia also talks about her career...

Vicki Baum-Hommes and Neissa Rogene

Vicki tells Neissa about one thing that had a huge impact on her life trajectory. During her senior year of high school, her family moved from Long Island, NY to Otis, MA a small town in western Massachusetts.

Dad Opens Up About His Life and the Creative Process

Mark Rodriguez (48) talks to his daughter, Aurora Rodriguez (17), about his love for music and what his life was like when he was growing up. He also discusses his views on the creative process.

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Rodney Thornton and Dorothy Thomas

One Small Step conversation partners Rodney "Rod" Thornton (72) and Dorothy Thomas (67) talk about their memories growing up outside of California, their moves to Fresno, their path to retirement, and their political views.

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Erica Jackson Green and David Green

Spouses Erica Jackson Green (48) and David Green (46) share a conversation about the experiences their family has had, the places they have lived, the communities they have found, and their hopes for how their futures will unfold.

Covid-19

Aliya Lefler (interviewer) who is 15 years old, asks Brytin Lefler (interviewee) who is 14 years of age about covid-19. Aliya asks her about her experience with covid and how she dealt with it.

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Change in Aliza and Dorothy's Lives

Dorothy talks about change in her life, including moving and branching out from previous relationships. Dorothy talks about how change affected her life and how she got where she is today. Aliza also goes on to talk about how a...

Ken Egan and Janet King

[Recorded: Thursday, March 24, 2022] Ken Egan (81) and Janet King (73) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. The pair discuss life after retirement and their relationship with spirituality and meditation. Ken discusses his views on public...

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Samuel Elzay and Sarah Elzay

Spouses, Sarah Elzay (35) and Samuel Elzay (37), share a conversation about how they first met, how their relationship developed, and the partnership they have formed together.

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Carly Wilson and Charolette Groce

Carly Wilson (39) shares a conversation with her grandmother, Charolette Groce (86), about Charolette’s childhood, her family, her children and grandchildren, and some of her favorite memories. Note: In this interview, Charolette misspoke and gave the incorrect date of her...

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Marlene Rubin and Rheda Bloom

Marlene Rubin (57) shares a conversation with her mother, Rheda Bloom (84), about their family, parenting, and maintaining an optimistic perspective through life.

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Clarke Weigle and Joan Weigle

Clarke Weigle (63) shares a conversation with his mother, Joan Weigle (92), about Joan’s childhood, her mother and father, her husband, her children, and her career.

Interviewing my Mom on her experience moving when she was growing up

Elizabeth Lee (51) talks with her daughter, Julia Lee (16), about her experiences moving when she was growing up and how this effected her social life, mental health, etc.

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Fran Close and C. Perry Brown

Dr. Fran Close (54) interviews her good friend and colleague Dr. C. Perry Brown (74) about his journey toward becoming an epidemiologist, his work as a researcher and college professor, and the relationships that both keep him grounded and make...