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UVA students Kyla Guillaume (22) from Atlanta, Georgia and Isabelle Klein (21) from Chappaqua, New York, recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead From Anywhere'. During the conversation, they explored themes such as political beliefs,...

Interviewer(daughter): Lily Nicole Pendleton(age 17) Interviewed(father): Rudy Johny Pendleton(age 45) We spoke about Rudy’s past, upbringing, and religion playing into how he was raised and how he raised his own children.

Sumayya Syed (15) interviews her Grandfather Gulam Mohiuddin (76) and they discuss life and childhood memories.

In this interview I talked to my mom about her life and her work.

My dad, Jimmy Schwartz, and I, Anna Schwartz, talk about his upbringing in the border town of El Paso, Texas, his rich family history, unusual upbringing, and favorite memories of his childhood in the Sun City.

Holidays and games with the Page family.

Abby (15) interviews fellow student Mazie (15) about her life at home and school along with special holidays.

Keylli Palmerin, 16, and her mom, Mary Cruz Vega, 35, talk about Mary's upbringing and goals she wishes to accomplish.

Vivian Gibson (74) tells Delilah Righter (25) about her childhood growing up in the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, reflecting on the neighborhood’s disappearance due to urban renewal.

Ashley Choker (38) interviews her colleague, Melody Woods (43), about her upbringing, her experience as a troubled teen struggling with substance abuse and the law, and her eventual recovery. Note: This recording has in-depth descriptions of substance abuse and domestic...

Father and son Graeme Manning (63) and Stewart Manning (24) share a conversation about their family, their relationship, and their upbringings. The two also share stories from each of their childhoods and reflect on the opportunities they have had, particularly...

Nadine Lutz (49) talks with her husband John Lutz (52) about her experience coming to the United States from Lebanon and the challenges she faced.

I, Cristina Valdes aged 18, interviewed my mother, Olga Perez aged 52. In this interview we discussed Mama’s upbringing and her story of how she made it to the US from Cuba. We also discussed family dynamics of the past...

Friends Felix Madrid (60) and Cecile Evola (65) share a conversation about their memories together, their time at the organization ARCA, and what it means to be a good friend.

Friends and former coworkers Eve Tovino (47) and Mike Flaherty (55) share a conversation about their work with the Shared Table Food Pantry, their upbringings, and the difficulties people face in the United States.

This was an interpersonal interview between the host (Kaylie Aguila, 20) and her boyfriend (David Lee, 21). Some topics that were of interest was family, and upbringing.

living history project: lauren and brandy isaac. daughter inteviews mom about uprbringing in southern Illinois in the 70s and 80s.

An interview regarding the upbringing of Mandy Marchesini, my college counselor.

School, early work and idols

Carly Interviews her mother Kerry Swanton about her childhood her family and family traditions. (5.44-7.24)

Maeve Sheehan (age 15) talks to her father’s mother, Patricia Connors (age 77) about growing up in Hoboken, New Jersey in the 1950s and Nan’s experiences with family, Catholic girls’ school, and college.

Freshman student Benjamin Peihe (14) at Canton High School interviews his friend and fellow student Ximena Murillo Islas (15). They talk about things like friendship, family, and life experiences.

[Recorded: December 7, 2022] Alexis (20) and Pratha (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Alexis is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia and is passionate about discussing issues such as gun violence, climate change,...

Talking about my uncles life as a kid and who helped him grow up.

I, Matthew Viele, a 16 year old high school student, interviewed my father, Jon Viele, a 48 year old pilot. In this interview, we discussed previous holidays and traditions that came with them growing up on the west coast.