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Mary Isaacson (46) and Julie Summers (46) discuss their time spent with the CampFire organization. They have been involved in some capacity since high school and are both current Board Members

Edward Guczek, 87, is interviewed by his granddaughter, Jennifer Sawyer, 21, about his life.

Retired FDNY speaks about experiences in the fire department

David Kuhl and Abby Wheeler talk about their family get-togethers and how everyone seems to truly enjoy themselves.

Joyce Hayes, 64, talks with her friend Tanene, 28, about growing up in Chicago and her involvement with social work, education and politics.

Bernard Scott Rush, 68, by his daughter, Nicole Rush (Maat Free), 35, about growing up in Mississippi then moving to New York City.

Sam and John interviewed Hayden about his experience and memories at Fairbanks Highschool

Friends Jennifer Meredith (48) and Larry Zarzecki (59) talk about their friendship, Larry's experience with Parkinson's Disease, and how he overcame a life-changing accident.

Carlissia, 21, interviews Sylverna, 57, about growing up in Virginia and Baltimore during the Civil Rights Movement, her interest in libraries, becoming Dean of Libraries at the University of Memphis, and the problems facing African Americans today.

Mitzi (84) and Elliott Faye (83) talk to their granddaughter Poppy Gordon (29) about their family background. They then tell stories about their times living in Europe.

Jacob Williams (14) and Nathan Allen (14) interview Charles Patrick (18) and attempt to draw out his experience as being a student at Fairbanks High School.

I am Alex Wong and on December 1st, 2019, at home, my father and I talked about a few moments in my father's life that were significant to him. He told me about how he met my mother. He told...

Friends Maggie Williams (53) and Martha Marvel (72) discuss being transgender and trans-feminine, living in the closet, they’re coming out stories, and building a community of support.

We talked a lot about his family and friends and how they have became a big part and big role in who he is today

Travis Hipp (28) and his brother Stuart Hipp (32) talk about memories from their childhood as siblings and how they have grown to be better communicators with each other over time.

Ouida Foster(OF), 34, interviews her father Frank Arnall(FA), 67. They discuss Frank’s time in West Point, military service in Vietnam and relationship with his wife Susan.

My interview was for my biggest influence in my life. I interviewed my childhood friend Isaiah from 3rd grade. I asked him questions about life and how he sees our friendship.

I reconnect with an old friend

Megan (20) and her father’s best friend Eddie (55) discuss his life as a musician and artist in New York City and the friendships he has kept along the way.

Zoë and Eric are both 22, and they’ve been best friends for a while now. We discussed Eric’s thoughts on the world and his experiences.

Audrey, 51, interviews her mother, Maria, about growing up in Shanghai, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Monique Emond (17) is from Warrenton and Isabel Lafrance-Melendez is from Henrico....

Danielle Rasche lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and is 14 years old. She met Emma Richard in the year 2018 at Christian Youth Theater in Baton Rouge. They became really good friends throughout the show "Peter Pan" and are still...

Beth Harris(36) talks to Miyah Winter(14) about her childhood and what growing up in a Guyanese home made her into.

Zack (33) interviews Nathan (25). they’re bestfriends and the interview talks about each other, influences on life, and the afterlife.