Natalie Hogan and Shannon Henley

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

About Eunice Faye McAvoy

Henry Beveridge (14) interviews Judy Beveridge (76) about her grandmother, Eunice Faye McAvoy, later Enice Faye Rice.

Makenna Givens and Sharon Totaro

Makenna Givens (18) talks with her grandma, Sharon Totaro (82) about her life. Specifically, raising kids on her own, losses of loved ones, and her mental health struggles.

Gina Ginsberg & Scott Acord

Gina was a stay-at-home mom when her marriage fell apart and she divorced her husband. She struggled to find a job and in the process lost her home and had to move into her father's basement. It was tough but...

Alina Lopez and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: A conversation with Alina Lopez, a hardworking Puerto Rican mom born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, where she shares her life story highlighting her strong culture and family memories.

Carmen Marshall & Elbe

Carmen and Elbe met a few months prior at a support group Elbe started for parents of LGBTQ kids in their conservative town. They’re both parents of a transgendered child. Carmen talks about what she has learned and the support...

Jessica Smith and Kenneth Fassel

[Recorded: Tuesday, December 14, 2021] Jessica Smith and Kenneth Fassel have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They talk about how their family backgrounds have shaped their lives, mental health issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace,...

Shari Small & Scott Acord

Shari recalls the story of how she met the love of her life, the six foot-five, John Small. She was married at the time, but was instantly drawn to his charm and good looks. They quickly developed a deep friendship...

Valerie Myers and Cherie Giannandrea

Valerie Myers (18) talks with her mother Cherie Giannandrea (49) about growing up, divorce, and the impacts of COVID-19 on her life.

Lizzie Hessek and Veronica Fischmann Talk About Stability and Drama During a Pandemic.

Lizzie Hessek (31) and Veronica Fischmann (32) - best friends since ages 11 and 12 - talk about their current lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Veronica is back living in her childhood home, Lizzie is living alone for the first...

Single love

We talked about Dan Eno’s life as a single parent and as a young teen in the country. He also spoke about his college life and how he coped with having a full time job and two small children. Christina...

SOC 110 Interview, Henry Silberberger interviewing David Silberberger

David Silberberger, my father, describes his personal upbringing as a child. This interview includes a strong focus on past experiences and the values they have instilled, with regards to my dad's religious socialization and my grandparent's divorce.

"Knowing The Worth Of A Dollar Bill"

Jennifer Wilkinson is a women who has grown up with divorce parents. Living with divorce parents was a struggle for her but somethings she never was told about. Listen now and uncover many life lessons about divorce parents, kids, college,...

Life Experiences With Jennifer

Jennifer Wilkinson is a brave, powerful women who has gone through many things. Many things that changed her life for the better and worst. Listen to her story and gain life lessons about college and divorce.

"Knowing The Worth Of A Dollar Bill"

Jennifer Wilkinson is a brave, powerful women who has gone through many things. Many things that changed her life for the better and worst. Listen to her story and gain life lessons you might’ve not have heard before about college...

A Grieving Child: The loss of a Veteran and Father to PTSD

I conducted an interview with my son to fulfill requirements for a college course. I chose him to touch on a subject that is often ignored, which is the grief a child feels when a parent passes.

A bit about my parents

In this interview, I decided to interview my mom and dad and learn more about them and their childhood and their personal wants. In this interview we talk about death, suicide, openness to religion, abusive parents, self love, racism, and...

inspirational interview with my mom

I conducted an interview with my mom. I got an inside look on the trials and tribulations that she has gone throughout her life.