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[Recorded: Friday, March 29, 2024] Susan Gallander (52) from Charlottesville, VA and NB (20) from Charlottesville, VA immediately bonded over the importance of elementary education, as Susan is a teacher and N is studying education. Both participants are religious, and...

Joan Zecca Dituri interviewed by her son Philip Dituri

Ted Fralick discusses: his experiences in Dougherty County Schools; his life in a rock band; his work for the Albany Urban League; traveling for business including to the Korean DMZ; and then spending more than 25 years in the nursing...

Katie and Tony Pedretti are at home the evening of Sunday, April 28th, 2024 talking about earning a strip(e) on her gray belt at UFC, watching the total solar eclipse and her new backyard friends.

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Sunday, April 28th, 2024 talking about earning a gray belt at UFC, chatting with Roblox friends on Discord, watching the total solar eclipse and mapmaking in Ro-Scale Sandbox.

One Small Step conversation partners Richard "Rich" Sliwoski (72) and Dan Stackhouse (48) discuss leaving organized religion, volunteerism, and the importance of expressing love and kindness.

One Small Step conversation partners Alicia Murie (40) and Roberta Pescow (62) have a conversation about their backgrounds, faith, values, and desire to make the world more compassionate. They find common ground in prioritizing family and helping others despite their...

One Small Step conversation partners Danny Carroll [no age given] and Torski Dobson-Arnold [no age given] have a conversation about their difficult childhoods and journeys to understand truth and forgive themselves. They find perspective through sharing their experiences overcoming dysfunctional...

Dane Espeut (39) and Christina Espeut (37) reflect on their relationship and family. They discuss milestones in their relationship, the transition to becoming parents, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

Jerome Dilligard (62) and Michael Shuman (52) discuss The Dalton School community and culture. Jerome, a security guard at Dalton, reflects on his previous experiences as a corrections officer and with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Coworkers Michael "Mike" Mezo [no age given] and Diane DiMuro [no age given] discuss The Dalton School's culture and community.

Talya Jacoby (18) reflects on The Dalton School's motto "Go Forth Unafraid" by discussing the founding of Dalton, shortly after World War I. Talya explores fearfulness during and after the COVID-19 lockdown, as well as her experiences as a jazz...

Challenges of Covid and the differences between human behavior around the world.

One Small Step conversation partners Andrew "Drew" Lynch (44) and Joel Schiff (81) have a conversation about the things they worry about at political issues, the importance of inter-generational connections, and the upcoming presidential election.

Laurent Sanchez (34) talks to her husband, James Barnes (32), about their first year of marriage, meeting family in Colombia, and future family plans.

Brandon Stile talks with his grandma about the life in the 60's and various hot topics in the 60's. For example the Vietnam war and the Assasination of MLK and JFK

Jessica Elfenbein (61) and her husband Robert Feinstein (62) have a conversation about their 4 decades together, reflecting on their many moves, the family they've built, and their Jewish identity.

Sara Barkouli (24) interviews Christine Reinhardt (64) about growing up in a big family in Syracuse, NY, her experiences as a woman in the '70s, and her career in tech.

One Small Step partners Clark Glave (61) and Ward Silver (72) discuss how they are still growing up, writing, and technology's power in people's lives.

Friends and colleagues Debarati Chowdhury (19) and Raphael “Raphy” Famatigan (27) speak about their backgrounds, education, Asian identity, and progressive politics.

Coworkers J.B. [no age given] and Ashley Ortega (28) talk about their work at the Brooklyn Justice Initiatives (BJI), the impact of the criminal justice system on their lives, and their relationships with their families.

Friends and colleagues Shaq Flee (29) and Nasha Flee (32) discuss their friendship, Shaq's small business, and Nasha's experience with incarceration.

Friends J. B. (40) and Elashadavid Martin (27) talk about the impact of the justice system on their lives and reflect on what they want for their children.

Program participant Joshua Smiley (30) and program employee Raphael “Raphy” Famatigan (27) discuss their backgrounds and dreams, moving to New York, and the impact of the justice system.