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Friends Michelle MacFadyen (57) and Hector LaSala (74) discuss Hector's journey to Louisiana from El Salvador and their work together with asylum seekers, mainly Spanish-speaking Latin American women.

One Small Step conversation partners Danny Ellis Lawson (63) and Paul Jackson (60) talk about homelessness, mental health, service projects, and being sold a message of 'sidedness' in our country.

Father and daughter Bill Galvin (63) and Brittany Galvin (36) talk about parenthood, childhood memories, gratitude, and their travels throughout the world.

Fiances Iliana Herrera (30) and Stephanie Guzman (30) discuss cultural identity, El Salvador, politics and assimilating into American culture. The pair also discuss immigration to the United States and being survivors of sexual abuse.

Identical twin brothers David "Dave" Balzer (57) and Daniel "Dan" Balzer (57) discuss their family history, being identical twins, and how being a twin has informed their creativity, and the impact of their father’s passing.

Friends Maye Torres (62) and Ana Beluche (77) discuss Taos, New Mexico, art, and the many forms healing can take.

Colleagues Kerri Rhodes (44) and Rosa Tapia (31) discuss the creation of the non-profit Restore Education, the goals of their programming, and the demographic the non-profit serves.

Husband and wife, Dr. Dudley Harris (80) and Cindy Vondrak (71), discuss Dr. Harris starting the first outpatient ophthalmology surgical center in the state of Texas. They also discuss Japanese pottery, ceramics and using photography as philanthropy.

Jerry Brown (82) interviewed his wife, Shirley Brown (74) about being in the nursing field since 1965.

Jacob "Jake" Birch (36) interviews his wife, Raurie Birch (42), about her upbringing, past memories, travel experiences, interest in psychology, and journey to motherhood.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Michael Goldin (34) and his One Small Step partner, Tammy Barbour (48), exchange travel stories and personal experiences growing up in the south.

Hope Winship (40) has a conversation with her father, Jim Winship (73), about college, friendships, El Salvador, and the importance of friends and family given recent health challenges.

Elizabeth "Beth" Hammond (57) interviews her father, Robert "Bob" Hammond (80), a native Floridian from Miami who has practiced dentistry internationally for around 48 years.

Dr. Luis Vasconez (84) tells his granddaughter Elisa Herrera (18) about his life.

Sonja Livingston (53) interviews her mother-in-law, Gail Mott (86), about her experiences doing social justice work, both in the United States and abroad.

One Small Step conversation partners Donna Dahl (69) and Lawrence "Larry" Myers (71) discuss their influences, professions, and beliefs.

Kevin Ring (57) and his husband Edwin Reyes (52) consider how Kevin's military background, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and Edwin's immigration status have affected their relationship. They also share memories from their wedding day and offer advice to those who...

Kate Cooper (35) interviews her colleague Paola Sanchez Valdez (25) about her community organizing work with migrant farm workers in Virginia. Paola discusses how she got started in her work, how her work has changed in the midst of COVID-19,...

Geronima Lopez (64) conversa con su hijo, Marcoz Monterroza (25), y sus amigas, Marga Biller (63) y Mia "M.R." Raquel (25), sobre su viaje de Guatemala a Estados Unidos. [Geronima Lopez (64) talks with her son, Marcoz Monterroza (25), and...

Melli (54) talks with colleague Scott Acord (59) about her journey into healthcare and the discrimination her bi-racial daughter faces from the community and her family.

Maria Leiva (55) tells her daughter Jasmine Leiva (33) about her upbringing in a rural part of El Salvador, moving into the city for work, and leaving El Salvador to come to Los Angeles after the war in El Salvador...

Paul Serrano, Jr. (31) interviews his parents Paul Serrano, Sr. [no age given] and Sara Clark Serrano [no age given] about their upbringings, their business at the Grand Central Market, and their aspirations.

Christa Stern-Lubahn (44) speaks with her mother Caroline Marie Stern (68) about their Christian medical/dental mission trips to countries such as Ecuador, Jamaica, Honduras, and Kazakhstan.

Linda Monterroso (36) talks with her boyfriend Joey Hurtado (37) about how they met, her origins in the Bronx, the life and death of her grandmother, memorable moments from her childhood, the struggles of her brother, and their future together.