“It was NOLS that was a turning point”
October 11, 2018 App Interview

Peter Roy talks being prepared for a life in business by his NOLS wilderness course. Years later he was able to send his daughter to a NOLS semester in Kenya, and this was an important turning point for his whole...

Immigration Stories Italy: Lamin Tamba

Lamin Tamba, who goes by Lamin, and in our interview he shares horrific details of his journey from Senegal to Libya and then ultimately pushed onto a boat into the Mediterranean Sea in complete darkness, hoping he makes it safely...

Border to border to boarding school

Traveling, boarding school, and even some crazy memories, the many things Jaqui Zerouni and Grace Telegdy discussed in November of 2017. As Grace and Jaqui went into depth about Jaqui’s childhood, as she explains all the amazing differences of living...

what we take for advantage

We talked about my dad’s time in the Peace Corps and how that has been an influence in his life. Subsequently, we reflected in his life and conversed about what he wants now.

Gregory Ejikeme tells of his youth and other influential factors that have shaped him into the man he is today.
November 29, 2017 App Interview

Within this interview, conducted in November of 2017 in Wylie, Texas, my father, Gregory Ejikeme, tells of his life growing up in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ejikeme shares of his past and the elders he's grateful for, as well as the effect...

"This is science – to put everyone together to discuss the future of humanity." an interview with Frédéric Ouattara

Frédéric Ouattara, Universite de Koudougou, knows the practical implications of his research into the ionosphere. Our mobile phone signals become worse due to the weakening of the ionosphere. In Burkina Faso, he helps train the next-generations of geoscientists. The 2018...

Judith Kratka and Grace Farina

Judith Kratka is sharing her life experience

The Great Outdoors

“The bobcat was only eight feet away.“ On November 27, 2017 in Los Angeles, California, Stella Frank sat down with her dad, Karl Frank, to learn more about his experiences in nature and why it’s so important to him. After...

My iterview

We talked about Africa. We talked about family and growing up.

Jay Mundy and Paddy Bowman

Recorded Thursday, February 17, 2022 Paddy and Jay recorded a virtual One Small Step conversation together in Charlottesville, Virginia. They discuss their experiences witnessing racism, their lives growing up and how their experiences have shaped their views today.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017

I have learned a lot of lessons and important things from my dad and he has continued to influence my life everyday.

Maceda speaks with Tsion & Mekuanent

A conversation with two fourth-year medical students from St. Paul's Hospital Millenium Medical College (SPHMMC). St. Paul's is a leading public hospital and medical college in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

Kats trip to africa

Walking along a lake geneva trail with my aunt. Talking about her trip to africa.

The Zimbabwe Ruins and family camp outs

My Dad talks about the Zimbabwe ruins and some family camping trips.

Africa Travels

We talked about our wonderful experience in Africa in 1992.

Interview of Professor Mark Chijioke

In December 2017 I had the privilege of interviewing Mark Chijioke. Mark was the first Nigerian dean of the School of Engineering at Nsukka, and also the first Nigerian engineering professor in the country. Amongst many things, he was always...

“Teachers take a hand open the mind and touches the heart.” by Kaden

I am Lincoln the interviewer and the person that I am going to interview is Ms. Lisa. She is a Teacher in Aoba international school. What I am going to interview her about is what her life was and how...

Do Not Avoid the Difficult Things

How does the child of immigrant parents become a greatly respected and successful businessman, with nothing but diligence and hard work? On November 28, 2017, Jade Mars interviews her father Michael Karlin in Beverly Hills California. He will talk about...

Kevins experience in two different media cultures

Today I talk to my brother about his experience growing up both in Burkina Faso and the United States. Kevin discussed his difficulties and challenges in regards to media access. He provided a clear account to compare both cultures.

Leleda and Yohannes

This is the story of an African boy who came from nothing and found his drive in education. This boy later became my dad, the most inspiring figure in my life.

Priya Mahadevan and Allan Stam

[Recorded Thursday, December 14, 2021] Priya (50s) and Allan (60) recorded a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They talked about their experiences living in various countries around the world, immigration, family, and their shared love of cooking.