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Olivia (gymnast) and Keno (coach) discuss more backstory and thought process behind being a coach while learning more in depth information on Keno’s life.

Frances shared her memories of growing up in Cinisi, Sicily. And immigrating to America with her parents and sisters in 1958. She talked about raising kids in St. Louis and spending making memories with her grandchildren.

Sy Barry recounts his story of how he overcame his tough childhood through his passion and love for drawing. Eventually becoming a renowned comic book and comic strip artist, he was able to find success and contentment in both his...

Kim Hood (40) talks with her daughter, Emma Hood (12) about how her childhood affected her job and work style

I interview my dad, David Seely (71). I’m his son, Marc (44) I have had Parkinson’s for the past ten years and wanted to take this opportunity to sit down and chat with him about his life and life’s work...

My name is Madalina, I am 22 years old and today I interviewed my grandpa Piotr Mardari. In this interview we discussed topics such as flourishing and what makes “a good life”.

Friends Hebrard Greene Jr. (76) and Walton Dunbar (77) reflect on their unlikely friendship, Walton’s journey as a “recovering racist,” and what they have learned from one another.

Fredrick Richardson (84) interviews his friend Lisa Lambert (60) about her career as the first African-American assistant city clerk and now city clerk of the city of Mobile.

Brother and sister Quincy Stephens (76) and Minnie Dewberry (80) talk about their childhood in Alabama, their careers as teachers, and the legacies they both hope to leave behind.

Aniah Janae Scott a 16 year old High School Senior. Dabria and Aniah are good friend during high school and until now. Both came from a background of different cultures and households. Here Aniah talks about how her parents childhood...

Eli Goodman (17) talks with his childhood best friend David (17) about the struggles of growing up in poverty without biological parents, and how the pain of his past positively affected his future.

Brad Harris was interviewed by Jodie Harris about his Granny Neely’s legacy.

One Small Step conversation partners Kota "Dakota" [No Name Given] (40) and Diana [No Name Given] (60) talk about public school versus homeschool education, access to healthcare, and toeing the line between conservativism and liberalism.

Amelia Hansen (59) interviews friends Alfred Gemrich (87) and Donna Keller (54) about their their friendship, their involvement with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, and the importance of land conservation.

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Paul German (65) about his life, faith, family, community, and legacy.

One Small Step Partners, Justin Cummins (32) and Brian Baker (66), talk about how the military touched each of their lives and affected their political perspectives.

Bob Kuusinen interviewed by Matt Kuusinen talking about kids, grandkids, and career in June 2023 in Denver.

Colleagues Melissa Eickhoff (53) and Fred Veitch (73) discuss the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, including the history of the event and the spectator experience.

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Gene Marshall, of Forked River, New Jersey. He discusses his passion for decoy collection, his techniques of carving, his craftsmanship of the working decoy, and his mentor in the field, his father, George Marshall. Photographs...

Gus Hernandez,36, details his journey as an educator to his students, but more importantly being an involved father to his boys.

Friends and collaborators Cam Be (41) and Andre "Add-2" Daniels (37) talk about their school experiences, their development as artists, and their current work mentoring young people.

Becca Muder, an aspiring grief therapist and MSW candidate at Saint Louis University, interviews her parents about their legacy to practice dignity therapy.

Jadie Lee (29) interviews her Dad, Bobby Lee (56). They talk about Bobby's dad, Jadie's Pop Pop, and the legacy he left behind.

Pat Laury (78) and son Tim Laury (55) reflect on life and family.

Coworkers Eric Price (42) and Kim Anding (65) discuss their long career at Gift of Hope and the changes they have witnessed as healthcare workers in regards to organ and tissue donation.