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Cousin interview going through work life and growing up.

Robert Brockfield (81) tells his daughter, Samantha Brockfield (32) about his childhood neighborhood and his service in the navy. He shares his favorite memories of Samantha as well as his hopes for her in the future.

Robert (aka Bob, 49) and daughter Esther (aka S., 14) talk about sexuality, death, and their fears.

Lillian Koller (67) speaks with her friend Miriam Hellreich [no age given] about Lillian's parents' experience during the Holocaust, and her experience being the daughter of two survivors.

Liam Manning (27) and his mom Bernadine “Bernie” Manning (58) come together to talk about parenting, particularly what it was like for Bernie to raise a queer child and Liam’s journey of self-discovery. They also reflect on their relationship and...

Elizabeth Lee (51) talks with her daughter, Julia Lee (16), about her experiences moving when she was growing up and how this effected her social life, mental health, etc.

Jennifer "Jenny" Roberts (60) interviews her mother, Barbara Roberts (84), about her upbringing, family memories, community involvement, and travel stories.

Erica Richardson (43) and her mother Julia Davis (71) talk about Julia's memories of growing up, what she is most proud of then and now. They discuss their family history with various members having cancer and Erica's current cancer treatment.

Carly Christensen (21) talks with Emily Somwevell (41) about growing up with CF and the complications of be labeled as special.

Houston Dougharty (61) interviews his brother Phil Dougharty (72) about their upbringing in New Mexico, growing up in the Southern Baptist Church, and Phil's experience coming out as gay at the age of 36.

On May 14th, I, Stephany Gonzalez (16), interviewed my older cousin, Catarina Juan (20) for my Service Learning Project about Institutional Racism. She talked about the struggles of race and ethnicy she faced when she migrated to the United States...

One Small Step conversation partners Robyn Thirkill (47) and Sarah Spector (62) discuss how their upbringings impacted them, living intentionally and peacefully, and how they support their political values and intentions in ways that feel authentic to them.

Sisters Cecilia “Ceci” Cortez [no age given] and Teresa “Terry” Franco [no age given] discuss their experiences as former students and current educators at Loretto Academy.

Lauren Rider talks about how she came to Knoxville, her growing connection to the area, and how it became home.

Connie Bebout (64) talks with her daughter Caitlin Faulds (25) about growing up in Missouri, leaving to begin a career with the Forest Service and now living through coronavirus. Recorded: 2020-04-26 17:34:08

Daughter Lisa Kennedy (42) and father John "Jack" Harper III (71) discuss Lisa's childhood and the challenges of divorce. They also talk about parenting and how faith is important in their family lives.

Monica Whatley (32) interviews her friend, Bandele [no name given] (73), about his incarceration in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bandele reflects on what he learned during the 33 years during which he was detained, his relationship...

Avis Max (73) talks to her One Small Step partner Rev. Melanie Marsh Baum (39) about growing up in all-white communities and how that differed from their individual perspectives.

Mark C Bird (62) and his father, Ron Bird (85), share a conversation about Ron’s varied career path, including making pizza, serving in the Air Force Reserve, and serving as a Texas legislator. They also discuss Ron's early years and...

Spouses Mary Kathryn Curcio Stoddard (24) and Henry Stoddard (25) explore their childhoods, relationship, future together, and the importance of happiness.

Lizzie Cusick shares early memories of her grandfather's farm, and a surprise trade of a loving cat for a angry goose.

Mother and daughter Edea Trapletti (92) and Lisa Gollard (68) share a conversation about Edea's journey migrating from Italy to the US, finding work in Hollywood and Las Vegas, and setting roots in Las Vegas.

One Small Step conversation partners Adriana Sanchez (35) and Cesar Lucio (57) find the similarities and differences in their immigration stories to the United States from Mexico, having immigrated at different ages and in different decades. They reflect on the...

Brothers LeCroy “Lee” Rhyanes Jr. [no age given] and Isaiah Rhyanes (25) talk about how Basketball in the Barrio has influenced their lives. They also talk about their connection to basketball, share memories of growing up, and their hopes for...

[Recorded: Thursday, February 29, 2024] UVA students Reese Leonard (20) from Aspen, Colorado and Julia McCormack (19) from Silver Spring, Maryland recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Democracy and Public Service'. They talked mostly about...