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Maureen Mahoney, 70, was interviewed by her daughter, Tracey Merritt, 44, about growing up in New York City.

Friends and coworkers Ashley Clark (24) and Shymeria Stone (24) sit down to chat about their work at Loaves & Fishes and get to know each other a little better.

One Small Step partners Susan Shearouse (74) and Amy "Lisa" Williams (47) discuss the origins of their political beliefs, their differing views on abortion, and their hopes and fears for our country.

Sarah Padgett (24) interviews new friend Brandy Tolbert (34) about Brandy’s childhood, her family, and her children. Brandy also talks about her role as the director of the Literacy Alliance and how she discovered her passion for literacy work.

John Melvin Maynard (74) has a conversation with his cousin Alice Whitmore (69) and her husband Joe Whitmore (71) about childhood, hobbies, work, and spirituality.

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

Edward "Ed" Saslaw (70) and Alissa Ballot (66) speak about their families, upbringing, relationship to Central Synagogue and Judaism.

Ben [No name given] (31) interviews Lorraine Mary Caposole (65) about her passion for playing and teaching piano.

Raven Norris (20) and her father Jerry Norris (53) talk about his other daughter Daniella, who passed away from a drug overdose, and explore how her death has affected both their lives.

Tatiana Orlov (27) tells Linda Wang (23) her reasons for moving to New York City, how her interests changed from working in the Music Industry to Community Involvement, and how she became involved with the non-profit organization Art for Change.

Marilyn interviewed her uncle Bob about his life as a musician and how this ultimately probably saved his life during World War 2.

Friends, Dedric Jones (41) and Warren Booker (39), share a conversation about artistry and following your faith to achieve your dreams.

George T. Algozzina (53) interviews his friend, Michael L. Glunt (58) about how he met his partner, his career and the lessons he has learned throughout his life. Michael talks about his various illnesses and accepting his mortality.

One Small Step conversation partners Tosca Hieftje (65) and Carin Mayo (52) discuss womanhood, pets and finding what diversity means.

Friends Sharon Gunderson [no age given] and Ed Saslaw [no age given] discuss growing up, parents, Hebrew School, Shabbat and Judaism.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

Jennifer Ferro (51) has the opportunity to ask her friend, colleague, and supervisor Dr. Kathyrn Jeffery [no age given] about her life growing up in Oklahoma as a Black woman in times of segregation. They talk about how life has...

Micaela Camacho-Tenreiro (24) has a conversation with her father, Ramon Camacho (57), about milestone moments and their bicultural lives.

One Small Step partners Gregory "Greg" Frazee (62) and Aaron Domini (43) share about their childhoods and upbringings, reflect on the impact of social programs both historically and in the present, and discuss their biggest accomplishments in life.

Significant others Todd Mackey (39) and Elizabeth Buckley (40) share a conversation about their earliest memories of meeting each other and about coming back into contact later in life. They also talk about their relationship, falling in love during the...

Kayeloni Scott (30) hears from her colleague Mary Jane Miles (80) about her upbringing, her travels and her struggles with abuse and alcoholism.

Jack Perry (51) shares a conversation with his father, Whit Perry (80), about a trip around the world that Whit took when he was younger and about how that trip changed him.

Friends Adolph "Ado" Davis (33) and Reneka Moore (32) discuss their careers in entertainment, their shared hometown of Franklin, Louisiana, and express gratitude and hopes for the future.

Robert Markwardt (29) interviewed his mother, Susan Ann Markwardt (71), about attending Woodstock.

Roger Martinez (61) has a conversation with his mother, Cuquita Martinez (96), about her life experiences, her book, her love for God and music, and her relationship with her husband, Arsenio Orlando Martinez. They also talk about family, support, and...