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One Small Step conversation partners Denise Ellis (70) and Carol Burch (82) discuss Buddhism and yoga, growing older, and what about their own political "side" makes them uncomfortable.

Leann Hengel (45) interviews her friend, Susan Williams (73), about her childhood, education, career as a woman in the railroad industry, relationships, retirement, and health challenges.

Sean DeArmond (51) and his wife Sarah DeArmond (37) have a conversation about the non-profit they created ("Voiceless Behind Bars") to help raise awareness of, and pay legal fees for, those in prison who have been wrongfully convicted.

Kiplyn Primus (62) talks with Just Us Book Club member Paula Weathers (65) about her journey as a wife, mother and working professional.

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Baldecchi (60) and Bethany Szymanski (75) have a conversation about the challenges they have overcome and the political divide.

One Small Step conversation partners Gordon Cromwell (35) and Salma Hussein (35) have a conversation about not preferring to pick a political side, how they found their passions, and how they've felt misunderstood before in their lives.

Amy Christian (52) interviews friend Charles Washburn (82) about the history of his family and the documentation that his grandfather gathered for the Mayflower Society.

Mary Brehm (57) interviews her mother Judith Brehm (91) about her career, her friends, and her late husband.

Mother and Son Therese Barry-Tanner (64) and Patrick Barry (41) discuss their childhood memories, family, and the importance of not taking life for granted.

Susanne Vest (84) talks with [No Name Given] [no age given] about the many places she has lived throughout her childhood, memories from World War II, and her life since settling in Utah.

Partners Hali Calzadillas Andujo (29) and Elliot [No Name Given] (24) share a conversation about their work in legal and immigration services, their upbringings, and Hali’s experience growing up as an undocumented immigrant in New Mexico.

Patricia "Trish" Thorngate (67) interviews her father, Stephen "Steve" Thorngate (96), about his life, childhood, and family.

Kelly Davis (44) interviews Eileen Halonen (67) about Eileen's family history, growing up, starting a family, and her work life.

Michael "Mike" Pourier (55) tells their Hunka sister Ida Downwind (71) about their spiritual journey as a two-spirited medicine person as well as their experience with brain cancer. Ida shares about her childhood and path to meeting Mike.

Madonna Thunder Hawk (82) tells new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Savannah Winchester (31) about her childhood and experiences in government boarding schools. She remembers an early calling to protect for the more vulnerable around her. Madonna speaks about the basic...

Sisters Shari Brathwaite (38) and Simone Brathwaite (36) exchange perspectives and memories about spirituality, travel, family dynamics.

Blair Greybull AKA Purple Lace (73) talks to new friend and conversation partner Jey Born (45) about her journey to self-acceptance as a Transgender woman and her memories growing up on the Standing Rock Reservation.

One Small Step partners Hillary Freeman (75) and Robert "Tor" Torkildson (59) talk about the role of mentorship in their personal and professional lives, the importance of flexibility in thinking, the social safety net, their love of the North Shore,...

One Small Step partners Kent Anderson (48) and Stephanie Vos (35) talk about the differences between faith and religion, their family history, and their political views.

One Small Step partners Chris Skildum (38) and Joshua Dix (42) talk about their families, capitalism, government regulation in the construction industry, their backgrounds, and how they came to live in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

One Small Step partners Donovan Dahmen (52) and Chel Anderson (67) talk about community, spirituality, their connections to nature, and being outside the dominant political systems in our society.

One Small Step conversation partners Benita Conde (47) and John Marklin (67) exchange their lived experiences. They connect on the parallels in their seemingly disparate political journeys, voting as independents outside of parties that have disappointed them, and John shares...

One Small Step partners Harris Mills (76) and Barb Bernardy Rose (68) talk about social justice, their political views, and what they enjoy about living in Cook County, Minnesota.

One Small Step conversation partners Stephen Skeels (52) and Sam Usem (36) talk about the effect of the pandemic on their lives, in particular their experiences related to owning and starting businesses. They also discuss their politics, Sam being a...

One Small Step partners Mike Larson (64) and Tom Morse (37) talk about the uniqueness of the community on Minnesota's North Shore and the importance of being an active and engaged community member.